Ladder Stand Question

[dbHunterNY]

On 8/14/2021 at 5:24 PM, wolc123 said:

Did you find one yet Larry ?

If not, I have a spare that I would be willing to trade for a scale:

 

he ain't gonna bite. step it up and at least throw in a couple girth tapes for the garage and truck.

[dbHunterNY]

On 8/15/2021 at 9:54 AM, Lawdwaz said:

Boy that burst my bubble. 

Coolers for ALL!!!!

and many of them are Yeti.... Jesus. nobody tell tacks.

[Lawdwaz]

My buddies SIL was in the area and wanted to set the stand today, yea....warm, humid and rain.  I hate being in the woods in the summer.........

I didn't snap any pictures because everything was dripping wet, including my pants and phone.  I had my chainsaw along to cut a bunch of dead stuff in close proximity to the stand but like a good boy, ran the saw dry after the last use then proceeded to forget my fuel can.  Damn it all anyways.......no problem there's still plenty of time to do it.

The stand went up really easy with the two of us and seems very secure. Next time I go I'll spend more time checking out shooting lanes and getting set for the season. 

I DID get the lifeline installed and tied off to the ladder down below......I mean, who doesn't use a lifeline with a ladder stand??

[Chef]

My buddies SIL was in the area and wanted to set the stand today, yea....warm, humid and rain.  I hate being in the woods in the summer.........
I didn't snap any pictures because everything was dripping wet, including my pants and phone.  I had my chainsaw along to cut a bunch of dead stuff in close proximity to the stand but like a good boy, ran the saw dry after the last use then proceeded to forget my fuel can.  Damn it all anyways.......no problem there's still plenty of time to do it.
The stand went up really easy with the two of us and seems very secure. Next time I go I'll spend more time checking out shooting lanes and getting set for the season. 
I DID get the lifeline installed and tied off to the ladder down below......I mean, who doesn't use a lifeline with a ladder stand??

I know they are supposed to tie off to the bottom of the stand but I never do…. I actually use them as my haul rope as well as the lifeline


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[Lawdwaz]

24 minutes ago, Chef said:

I know they are supposed to tie off to the bottom of the stand but I never do…. I actually use them as my haul rope as well as the lifeline


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So your bow straight down parallel with the tree and your climbing a ladder at a 75 degree angle all while sliding the prusik hitch up the rope........isn't your bow banging all around?

Haul ropes are pretty simple to use and darn near fool proof........and safe.

 

[Chef]

So your bow straight down parallel with the tree and your climbing a ladder at a 75 degree angle all while sliding the prusik hitch up the rope........isn't your bow banging all around?
Haul ropes are pretty simple to use and darn near fool proof........and safe.
 

No i tie it to the bottom of the lifeline. Climb like you normally would haul up the lifeline, disconnect bow and drop it down ?


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[Lawdwaz]

I don’t know, my prusik hitches are kind of tight around the lifeline and I use my right hand to slide it up as I climb, I would want more tension on the line than my bow to help it slide up.   Good if it works for you…..

[knehrke]

Try tying your lifeline to the bottom of the stand - it makes moving the prusik hitch up as you climb MUCH easier (but does also prevent you from using the safety line as a bow haul). I generally carry my bow on my back as I climb, and all our our stands have cord for lifting your bow up anyway.

I'm not sure that I saw anyone mention the Millennium L110 yet, but it is the Cadillac of ladder stands. Pricey at ~$329 shipped, but we've had several in place for a decade with almost zero signs of wear. And at 22' tall, without needing a stabilizer bar, they are simply outstanding for remaining above a deer's awareness. 

Regardless, I'd suggest at least 17' tall with a platform that extends all the way to the tree and a flip up seat as being a minimum for a bowhunting ladder. The Muddy Bowman Pro has done well for us, as well.

Finally, don't forget to check all your ladders annually for strap safety. They're as prone to mishap as hang-on stands, but for some reason often get ignored more frequently. 

[Lawdwaz]

16 minutes ago, knehrke said:

Try tying your lifeline to the bottom of the stand - it makes moving the prusik hitch up as you climb MUCH easier (but does also prevent you from using the safety line as a bow haul). I generally carry my bow on my back as I climb, and all our our stands have cord for lifting your bow up anyway.

I'm not sure that I saw anyone mention the Millennium L110 yet, but it is the Cadillac of ladder stands. Pricey at ~$329 shipped, but we've had several in place for a decade with almost zero signs of wear. And at 22' tall, without needing a stabilizer bar, they are simply outstanding for remaining above a deer's awareness. 

Regardless, I'd suggest at least 17' tall with a platform that extends all the way to the tree and a flip up seat as being a minimum for a bowhunting ladder. The Muddy Bowman Pro has done well for us, as well.

Finally, don't forget to check all your ladders annually for strap safety. They're as prone to mishap as hang-on stands, but for some reason often get ignored more frequently. 

Me hang on stands lifelines are tied to the tree at chest/waist height.  Ladder stand (I only have two) are tied to the right side of the ladder, also chest/waist high.   

[Lawdwaz]

55 minutes ago, Lawdwaz said:

 

 

Edited August 22, 2021 by Lawdwaz

[2012_taco]

20 hours ago, Lawdwaz said:

I don’t know, my prusik hitches are kind of tight around the lifeline and I use my right hand to slide it up as I climb, I would want more tension on the line than my bow to help it slide up.   Good if it works for you…..

Larry, I believe you're miss understanding what Chef is saying, I seems to me that he uses the life line to pull up his bow not as an actual life line? 

[The_Real_TCIII]

45 minutes ago, 2012_taco said:

Larry, I believe you're miss understanding what Chef is saying, I seems to me that he uses the life line to pull up his bow not as an actual life line? 

Sounds like hes using it for both but wouldnt that require two hands? Or is the weight of the bow enough tension that he can slide the prussik with just one?

[Chef]

Larry, I believe you're miss understanding what Chef is saying, I seems to me that he uses the life line to pull up his bow not as an actual life line? 

I use to as both. It’s not that hard to slide the knot even with it not tied down on a ladder stand


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[Chef]

Sounds like hes using it for both but wouldnt that require two hands? Or is the weight of the bow enough tension that he can slide the prussik with just one?

Usually it doesn’t require two hands but sometimes it does but again it’s a ladder so just loosely hold the slack in the line in the opposite hand while I climb…. Squeeze it agains ladder with that hand while I slide knot with the other it’s really not hard at all


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[The_Real_TCIII]

I throw my bow up onto the platform, it rarely takes more than three attempts 

[moog5050]

9 minutes ago, The_Real_TCIII said:

I throw my bow up onto the platform, it rarely takes more than three attempts 

Since you target tame bucks like buckles, why not just leave it on the ground and climb down while they wait for you tacks?   Seems much less risky.  

[Moho81]

I throw my bow up onto the platform, it rarely takes more than three attempts 

Since you target tame bucks like buckles, why not just leave it on the ground and climb down while they wait for you tacks?   Seems much less risky.  

Honestly for those tame buckle bucks why even bother with the bow? Toss a leash on it and walk it down to the processor.


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[The_Real_TCIII]

Because Im a sportsman!

[Jeremy K]

1 hour ago, The_Real_TCIII said:

I throw my bow up onto the platform, it rarely takes more than three attempts 

Can confirm ,I've heard it in the darkness of the morning .

[Jeremy K]

49 minutes ago, Moho81 said:

 

 

Honestly for those tame buckle bucks why even bother with the bow? Toss a leash on it and walk it down to the processor.


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The sign says theres a 20 dollar fee for guts left in , i wonder what's the fee if you drag in a deer still fighting ?

[Nomad]

FYI your line used to make a Prusik knot should be of a smaller diameter then the life line ( many prefer 1/2 )  , and somewhat tight once on the  main line , it’s also not always reliable on wet / frozen line or slippery type Home Depot rope . Static Kernmantle is the preferred rope for both .

I use a Double Fishremans knot to make the closed loop used to tie the Pursik .

I don’t use them on ladderstands ,although I tie in once up . I do have one on the ladder my daughter uses .

[Chef]

FYI your line used to make a Prusik knot should be of a smaller diameter then the life line ( many prefer 1/2 )  , and somewhat tight once on the  main line , it’s also not always reliable on wet / frozen line or slippery type Home Depot rope . Static Kernmantle is the preferred rope for both .
I use a Double Fishremans knot to make the closed loop used to tie the Pursik .
I don’t use them on ladderstands ,although I tie in once up . I do have one on the ladder my daughter uses .

I just buy the hunter safety system one.. I love that it’s reflective, can see the stand from a mile away


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[Marion]

I throw my bow up onto the platform, it rarely takes more than three attempts 

If you throw it just right it lands right at the apex of it's arc and lands soft as a feather and in complete silence to keep your stealth

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[The_Real_TCIII]

2 hours ago, The Jerkman said:

If you throw it just right it lands right at the apex of it's arc and lands soft as a feather and in complete silence to keep your stealth

https://www.instagram.com/thejerkman

#JerkmanCustoms
#WeDemandUnlimitedLikes
 

Like casting a spinnerbait

[Nomad]

When I hunted where others did too, I’d toss old bones up on their stands . I don’t know why , I just did .