Getting in to a Lock on

[Hix]

I start with screw in steps and get up 10-15 ft, then swap to rapid rails (usually 3) and I add a couple of screw in steps for grab handles on each side of my lock on to help get on it and they double as hooks for a pack, quiver ect. I use the EZ Hanger for my bow. Life line and tree strap to hook off too up top. And don’t for get a hoisting rope or 2. I also try and have a near by limb to mount a camera too.

[lovemylegacy]

Great info thanks

You are welcome, I like to help

[rut-ro]

bring this back up since I now have some cash to spend after Christmas. It looks like I will be getting the M150 Monster and some good climbing sticks. the question now, are you all attached to a harness while climbing too or just once you are set up top?

[seminole1990]

Either a) Use your lineman’s rope on the way up and down or b) purchase or make your own lifeline with prussic knot and carabiner and leave it there. This way your are attached no matter what. It’s $30-$40 well spent.


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[seminole1990]

Always wear your harness, btw!!!!


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[ByronB]

Have you thought about using the cheap 15 foot ladder stands? I bought a couple from Sportsman’s Guide for about $50 each. They more comfortable than lock ons IMO and still fairly portable.

This is a very good option to use getting in to a loc-on.......If you want to go higher then use some rapid rails from there. This also provides two seating options as well. Ladder stand and loc-on. One person hunting....one person filming...etc.

[rut-ro]

Either a) Use your lineman’s rope on the way up and down or b) purchase or make your own lifeline with prussic knot and carabiner and leave it there. This way your are attached no matter what. It’s $30-$40 well spent.


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Thank you. It’s never to early to prepare for next season.

[Plain Lucky]

bring this back up since I now have some cash to spend after Christmas. It looks like I will be getting the M150 Monster and some good climbing sticks. the question now, are you all attached to a harness while climbing too or just once you are set up top?

Stay attached from the time that you leave the ground. Every time. The Lifeline made by Hunters Safety System is the one that I use. I have one attached to every tree that I hunt. As mentioned earlier, all parts wear in time. For that reason, I take all of mine down after the season.

Also, a lineman’s belt is a must when hanging your stand and taking it down. I prefer Muddy’s but the instructional videos on Hunter Safety Systems website are excellent.

[txpitdog]

Stay attached from the time that you leave the ground. Every time. The Lifeline made by Hunters Safety System is the one that I use. I have one attached to every tree that I hunt. As mentioned earlier, all parts wear in time. For that reason, I take all of mine down after the season.



Also, a lineman’s belt is a must when hanging your stand and taking it down. I prefer Muddy’s but the instructional videos on Hunter Safety Systems website are excellent.

Lineman’s belt might seem like an extra expense, but it is actually a luxury! Really nice and confidence inspiring when you’re hanging off the tree 15ft up with no worries while you place the last ladder section. Must have is exactly right.

[dbelcher269]

I have between 15-20 lock on stands of varying quality and make I’ve bought over the years. Never had one break and some are pushing 15 years s old so honestly I wouldn’t worry about that. Just keep an eye on the straps from time to time. The ladder sticks are fine on many trees, but you will find some trees just don’t accommodate them. Rapid rails or similar individual steps are far more flexible and adaptable. Whatever you get, if it’s for bow hunting, I’d recommend being able to get to at least 20’ off the ground with your stand. Most sticks only go to 20’ and if you put the stand several feet below the top then your better off with a lean to stand since it will serve the same purpose. Things tend to get more forgiving around 20-30’ up and even the wind can be less of a factor at times.

[jshouse]

Have you thought about using the cheap 15 foot ladder stands? I bought a couple from Sportsman’s Guide for about $50 each. They more comfortable than lock ons IMO and still fairly portable.

I agree. with most ladder stands you can call the manufacturer and buy replacement ladder pieces to make it taller if 15ft isn't high enough, although they will not advise you do this if you mention it when you call to order.

if you go with a lock-on, spend the money and buy one with an extra large platform and like WCB mentioned, make sure your ladder goes well above the stand so you are stepping down to the stand while at the same time having some ladder above you to hold on to.

years ago I bought 3 of the cheap sportsmans guide lock-ons with TINY platforms, and I wouldn't consider myself as being afraid of heights, but i will never forget the first time i hung that thing and crawled up and sat in it. i was probably around 20ft up and sitting there looking down without being able to see any part of the platform underneath me was very unsettling i took it down and gave all 3 of those things away.

i have hunted out of a few other ones that were bigger that weren't bad, although each had its own challenges getting onto and off of. ladder stands are much safer and much easier to get in and out of IMO.

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[stickbowcoop]

To me ladder stands are like climbers; they are great if you have the right trees. If you all have are gnarly trees with a lot of low branches a hang-on with climbing sticks is the way to go in my opinion. The small platforms never bothered me, I used a Lone Wolf Assault for years and they have small platforms. But it is all about your comfort level. If you are a little shaky on heights you will not like them.

If you plan to leave it out all season or even for several hunts in a row, put up a lifeline after you first hang it. Much safer as you are always tied in if a fall should happen. Also I completely agree with the advice to step down into you stand. Most accidents happens getting on to or off of the actual stand.

[friscopaint]

I'm a ladder stand guy first, with large platform that goes all the way to the tree since I stand most the time. 2nd is strap on climbing sticks and I use extra ratchet straps on them and my lock on stands. I always set the sticks so I step off and down onto the lock on stand, I've had stands twist when I've tried to climb onto them from even or below.....I also use a ladder when hanging my sticks, stands and ladders, from the back side of the tree, that way I'm not trying to secure the sticks as I'm on them on the way up.....gotten a lot more careful in my older age.....

[BTLowry]

bring this back up since I now have some cash to spend after Christmas. It looks like I will be getting the M150 Monster and some good climbing sticks. the question now, are you all attached to a harness while climbing too or just once you are set up top?

Use linemans belt/rope when setting stand.

Tie off "lifeline" (HSS, MUDDY, etc) when stand hung, transfer attachment to it and descend.

Connect to lifeline on the ground, falling while transferring to stand is a common thing, so hooking up once in stand would leave you getting hurt