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 Pole Stands
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11/17/08 05:55 PM
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tgil
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Anyone else use them? I got the idea from another forum. I just finished mine and put it up yesterday.  
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Re: Pole Stands
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11/17/08 05:58 PM
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Rwuensch
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Yep, I have 3. I like the extra ground support they provide and a better climbing option. Not as mobile though.
We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"?
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Re: Pole Stands
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11/17/08 06:52 PM
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bowhunter1331
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what size pole is it? seems like it would be wobbly to me
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Re: Pole Stands
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11/17/08 06:55 PM
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helomech
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How in the heck do you get up there to secure the top?
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Re: Pole Stands
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11/17/08 08:45 PM
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The pole on this one is 1.75" square tubing. Helo, see the ladder in the pic? Climb up there and tie the top of the stand off. It's not wobbly at all.
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Re: Pole Stands
[Re: tgil]
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11/17/08 08:49 PM
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helomech
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I thought the ladder was part of the stand.
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Re: Pole Stands
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11/17/08 10:18 PM
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tgil
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They are two seperate pieces. It's very similar to a tripod, only different.  One guy can set these up easily. There is less space required at the base, but it does require a tree to tie off to.
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Re: Pole Stands
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#488424
11/18/08 11:40 AM
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Dave Davidson
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That ought to keep you from dozing off.
Without a sense of urgency, nothing ever happens.
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Re: Pole Stands
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11/18/08 02:48 PM
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I don't get it. So, the ladder isn't the 'pole' of the pole stand?
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Re: Pole Stands
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11/18/08 06:35 PM
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tgil
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No, the seat is mounted on a pole and you have a ladder to get up to it. Mainly a great set up for a bow hunter.
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Re: Pole Stands
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11/18/08 06:50 PM
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LFD2037
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I see the 'pole' in the first picture now going up along the tree.
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Re: Pole Stands
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11/19/08 03:11 PM
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TBone250
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So what are the advantages over a ladder stand? I'm not following - why not just sit at top of the ladder and save materials.  Not knocking the idea, just trying to understand the benefits.
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Re: Pole Stands
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11/20/08 01:08 AM
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This is my first year to bow hunt. I have two ladders in place and both limit my shot opportunities due to being backed up against the tree. Standing up isn't an option because of over head limbs. With this stand, you're not seated up against the tree, you can swivel 360 degrees. I don't mind anyone second guessing the benefit as it works for my situation perfectly.
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Re: Pole Stands
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#488430
11/25/08 07:56 PM
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MTA0019
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do you have any pics of the pole stand before you put it in the tree? that way all of us what aren't familiar with this setup could see the whole rig a little better.
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Re: Pole Stands
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12/01/08 04:04 AM
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Quote:
do you have any pics of the pole stand before you put it in the tree? that way all of us what aren't familiar with this setup could see the whole rig a little better.
I would be interested in seeing that also. 
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Re: Pole Stands
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12/02/08 03:03 AM
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Here are some pics, they are just the "extensions" that give me 5 more feet.  The seat sits on top of the pole without the steps on it.  The bases have spikes to keep it from sliding.  Footrest  Top of ladder  I'm not a welder, as evidenced from the pics. If you can weld, you can throw one of these together in no time.
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