Gorilla Tree Stands

raspberry patch · Post by **raspberry patch** » Sun Sep 12, 2004 8:56 am

Good or bad? .... thinking of an Outfitter for my daughter and I.

Thank you in advance,
David & Tesla

chessy · Post by **chessy** » Sun Sep 12, 2004 9:44 am

exellent tree stands we now have 7 of them and not one has let us down shop around as canadian tire and wal-mart some times has them real cheap ...... buy them you wont be dissapointed

Sandman · Post by **Sandman** » Sun Sep 12, 2004 10:17 am

I have three of them (2 Kongs & Silverback) and think they are great. I have never seen the outfitter before do you have a link to it? I was looking for something that I could use with my son and I.

Regards,
Robin

Ontario Bow Hunter · Post by **Ontario Bow Hunter** » Sun Sep 12, 2004 11:50 am

I have the big kong and like it very much,... sturdy, strong and lots of room

GA.crossbowhunt · Post by **GA.crossbowhunt** » Sun Sep 12, 2004 3:39 pm

excellent!! first time i hunted out of one was yesterday. i usually get real stiff in my lower back but not from this one. i have the big one. and i will be hopefully getting a few more

Don · Post by **Don** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 12:52 pm

I believe the outfitter is a ladder stand which seats two people. I have seen pics before. Pretty much any two person ladder stand is a good buy. Just make sure that the tree you put it on can hold the weight.
Don

mdcrossbow · Post by **mdcrossbow** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 1:28 pm

I have a cuple and their very strong. We got stuck in a mud hole and used on under the tires to get traction. The stand held up great , no bends, busted weilds. I would say there very good. LOL

raspberry patch · Post by **raspberry patch** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 8:43 pm

Yes, it is the double stand and I have ordered it, based on the good feedback.

I have a tree selected with 12" diameter along the edge of a wetland. Close to the tree is a pond, and on the other site is a pine grove, followed by old apple trees (there is much deer manure there) and then the soybean field. (this is the back of my property).

It will be looking north, and expect to be shaded.

I expect most people do not move these stands alot, so it is important to pick your location .. correct?

raspberry patch · Post by **raspberry patch** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 8:56 pm

Sandman,

I posted my response on the wrong discussion. Duh!

Here is the link, it is the 2 person unit.

http://www.gorillatreestands.com/ladder_stands.shtml

David

GREY OWL · Post by **GREY OWL** » Mon Sep 13, 2004 10:45 pm

Got a question for you raspberry. You mention you bought a 2 man ladder stand (gorilla). If you don't mind me asking, how much are these babies worth, in Canadian funds?

Grey Owl

raspberry patch · Post by **raspberry patch** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 6:38 am

Grey Owl,

I sent you a PM with my price information. I did not do a lot of shopping around, but I wanted also to suport my local shop.

David

raspberry patch · Post by **raspberry patch** » Tue Sep 14, 2004 8:46 pm

bstout,

When I bought this unit, I did not expect to be moving it, as least not often. I am fortunate to have some space to hunt in the back of my property.

Yesterday evening out on the driveway we had a buck standing still. It is likely the space and wildlife that resulted in my daughter wanting to take up hunting.

So my objective,

.. this year, get a feel for it. Develop familarity, accuracy at a target from different placements, patience and observation. Ideally, begin looking at other lands to hunt, and hopefully, get a nice deer.

... next year, expand our horizon. Place and how to be determined.

I like heights and do like climbing trees. I am not sure about my daughter.