Big Game Treestands® The Ranger Ladder Stand - Model CR3705
Anyone familiar with this tree stand or own one? I'm starting to look for a new tree stand before next season. I have about $120 saved up in Bass Pro credit card points with which to purchase one!
In that range, I've narrowed it down to this stand and a Gorilla Kong hang-on stand. Both are getting good reviews but this Ranger Ladder stand is getting slightly better ones and I like the convenience of a ladder stand as opposed to a hang-on. The only advantage that I see to a hang-on (for me) is that I can go higher than 15 ft if I chose...and I guess it may be a little stealthier.
Anyway, this is what the Bass Pro description is of the Ranger Ladder stand:
A comfortable ladder stand with a comfortable price! Sit all day thanks to revolutionary seat cushion design using Flex-Core™ technology. A foam core sandwiched between durable fabric with bungee cord supports gives you a firm, yet flexible seat with no bars or grates to sit on. Steel construction. Secures to tree with with a 1'' ratchet-strap and two 1'' stabilizer straps. Platform: 18'' x 13''. Seat: 20'' x 14''. Height: 14' to platform, 15' to seat. Weight: 52 lbs.
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Any feedback? It looks very comfortable. I can get one of these essentially free. The only cost would be opportunity cost! (for you economics people)