fasteddie Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I like to use a bow holder when in a tree stand . With my short legs , it's hard to sit with a bow across my legs . I always liked the holder that clamps to the ladder stand rail but hate to put them on and remove them after each hunt . I made the error of buying the ones that bolt to a stand platform and figured I had made a big mistake . So when I went out Wednesday I took some longer bolts and attached the holder on the rail of the ladder stand . It worked great and had the bow about 1 1/2" farther away from the rail than the ones designed for the rails . I will do the same thing with the other bow holders that I have . Glad I didn't return them to Dicks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erussell Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I use the realtree bow hanger. It works pretty well and easy to unscrew from the tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNYBuckHunter Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I use the tree arms as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firehunter48 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 i jsut use a simple ladder hanger for the garage. Not the ones that are curved into a semi circle but the ones that have a 3-4 inch straight piece one them between the screw and the part that acts as a "catch" to holds the "ladder" from slipping off the end. I dont buy the expensive ones from home depot though. i usually try to find the ones from the discount stores that way i/we have them in every stand that we have on the property with out spending hardly any money. i usually leave them in the tree for a couple of seasons them i will replace them becasue the rubber coating starts to fall of and i dont want to scratch my baby. simple, cheap, and lasts for quite a while. would last a lot longer if i took them out after every season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 I have a bow hanger similar to the one pictured above . It comes with 3 brackets so you can leave the bracket on a tree and carry the arm in a backpack . I didn't care for it because the bow would move with a breeze . The ladder stand holders require minimal movement to grab the bow . Tractor Supply carries a smaller version of the ladder hangers that come in a pack of 4 . I might give that a try at one of the stands but need to paint it as they are shiny . Good idea and they are inexpensive . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYbuck50 Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 check out www.thirdhandarchery.com his bow holder is LEGIT rock solid, very well priced and made in America. i also picked up the stabilizer straps for my climber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNYBuckHunter Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 I dont mind the bow moving in a breeze. The tree limbs are moving as well. Eddie, do you know what brand one you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fasteddie Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 The brand is HME . I bought some at Dick's for $9.99 . They are now $12.99 and have been modified . See pics below . The one with the 2 clamps is the newer one . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappyice Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 I use the three arm screw in as well and like it. I screw it in as high as I can when in am set in my climber to keep it out of my way. I used to just use a hook from home depot. It's real purpose is a bath towel holder that slides on the top of the door. It fit perfectly on one of the side bars of my climber and after a little camo tape, you couldnt even see the lovely pink floral design..lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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