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I have two climbers I was thinking of converting. They were the first stands I bought, found out climbing doesn't work that well for me. I spooked several deer while climbing last year and my son doesn't like to use them either. I picked up two ladder stands on sale last month and thought the climbers could supplement them as hang ons in the small patches of woods that we hunt.
First stand is an really old summit, I think it's steel rather than aluminum and it has a waist belt it's so old. It's a stable stand in the tree but clankity clank walking and climbing and heavy as a box of rocks. I was planning on making this stand a permanent hang on in one spot for the season.
Second one is an old loggy bayou with the metal band. It's easier to manage but also makes too much noise. Not as much the stand itself but the climbing aid on the part where it fastens the pins. I was thinking of taping the arms up to soften the noise but didn't want to make it too thick to interfere with adjustments. I was thinking of keeping this one mobile somewhat and either moving it around or taking it with me for other areas for climbing. Anybody else have noise issues with the climbing aid or am I just doing it wrong?
Never really set up or hunted out of a hang on. Both stands are very stable once in the tree and in overall good shape with minimal rust that will be taken care of as soon as spring is here. I'm most concerned about fasteners. I was assuming ratchet straps but have also seen hang ons with chains. As far as steps I have permission to use screw in steps but saw one members pictures from a fall while climbing a year or two ago
Figured climbing sticks or strap on steps. I've read and searched on the forums but having used neither I not sure. Want to keep it fast and light while setting up and reasonably secure to keep someone from walking out with anything easily.
First stand is an really old summit, I think it's steel rather than aluminum and it has a waist belt it's so old. It's a stable stand in the tree but clankity clank walking and climbing and heavy as a box of rocks. I was planning on making this stand a permanent hang on in one spot for the season.
Second one is an old loggy bayou with the metal band. It's easier to manage but also makes too much noise. Not as much the stand itself but the climbing aid on the part where it fastens the pins. I was thinking of taping the arms up to soften the noise but didn't want to make it too thick to interfere with adjustments. I was thinking of keeping this one mobile somewhat and either moving it around or taking it with me for other areas for climbing. Anybody else have noise issues with the climbing aid or am I just doing it wrong?
Never really set up or hunted out of a hang on. Both stands are very stable once in the tree and in overall good shape with minimal rust that will be taken care of as soon as spring is here. I'm most concerned about fasteners. I was assuming ratchet straps but have also seen hang ons with chains. As far as steps I have permission to use screw in steps but saw one members pictures from a fall while climbing a year or two ago
