admcd
NES Member
Hi, folks.
I'm buying myself my first treestand ever next month. I've got a budget of about $250. I've already obtained a Tree Spider Safety Line, Climbing Belt and Tree Strap. I just ordered a HSS Harness (They're way marked down on Amazon right now).
I'm torn between getting a ladder stand and having enough to maybe get two stands (Because they're cheap) or buying one moderate quality Climber or fixed stand and sticks.
The area in which I hunt is, right now, a pain in the ass to bring anything more than a backpack into. It's overgrown with Blackberries, ferns, vines and is generally hard to access until die back, which leans me towards buying a climber and learning to use it versus something more permanent . Is getting a climber as my first stand crazy? I'm not in the world's best shape right now, but intend to be more fit come hunting season.
Any advice folks might have is appreciated (Or if someone wants to volunteer to drag a ladder stand in and help me put it up, I'll buy lunch and beers!).
I'm buying myself my first treestand ever next month. I've got a budget of about $250. I've already obtained a Tree Spider Safety Line, Climbing Belt and Tree Strap. I just ordered a HSS Harness (They're way marked down on Amazon right now).
I'm torn between getting a ladder stand and having enough to maybe get two stands (Because they're cheap) or buying one moderate quality Climber or fixed stand and sticks.
The area in which I hunt is, right now, a pain in the ass to bring anything more than a backpack into. It's overgrown with Blackberries, ferns, vines and is generally hard to access until die back, which leans me towards buying a climber and learning to use it versus something more permanent . Is getting a climber as my first stand crazy? I'm not in the world's best shape right now, but intend to be more fit come hunting season.
Any advice folks might have is appreciated (Or if someone wants to volunteer to drag a ladder stand in and help me put it up, I'll buy lunch and beers!).