Need recommendations for a two man ladder stand.

[baldguy637]

Looking for some first hand recommendations for a safe, comfortable buddy stand. For the past few years, my youngest daughter and I have been using ground blinds with decent success. But being more of a bow hunter, it's been a pain with us both crammed in the blind. I've looked around locally, but can't seem to find much in our local stores that I think I would like.

Here is what I'm looking for...

At least 17' tall
Full platform (not just a foot rail)
Flip back shooting rail
Sling style or generously padded seat than flips up
Backrest
Price- Hopefully under $300, but may go as high as $400

Anyone have any first hand experience with something meeting the above criteria? Thanks

 

[UNCLE HARLEY]

Big Game at Cabelas

 

[baldguy637]

Big Game at Cabelas

I've looked at quite a few online, I'm just looking for someone who has first hand experience with one. I have trouble spending that kind of money sight unseen, and try not to read too much into the reviews left on those sites.

 

[planedriver]

Used...probably some good deals

 

[amboy49]

Looking for some first hand recommendations for a safe, comfortable buddy stand. For the past few years, my youngest daughter and I have been using ground blinds with decent success. But being more of a bow hunter, it's been a pain with us both crammed in the blind. I've looked around locally, but can't seem to find much in our local stores that I think I would like.

Here is what I'm looking for...

At least 17' tall
Full platform (not just a foot rail)
Flip back shooting rail
Sling style or generously padded seat than flips up
Backrest
Price- Hopefully under $300, but may go as high as $400

Anyone have any first hand experience with something meeting the above criteria? Thanks

I just recieved a limited page Cabela's ad in the mail. They have a two man stand on sale for $99.99 (plus shipping). It didn't specify the heigth - but most stands are at least 15' or more tall. I already pitched the ad in the trash can or I would give you the product number.

Good luck with your search.

 

[Lonnie]

I puchased a Big Dogg stand a few years ago from menards.
Very large plateform , padded seat , flip up shooting rail and all.
Best ladder stand I have owned. I haven't seen them anywhere for a year or so , i also bought them as Rual King. It has double floor size

try the Big Dog site , look up the BDL-481 OR BDL-491 , BOTHER ARE 17.5 TALL AND LESS THAN $175 , they also have the BDL-714 COMFORTMAX , IT IS 22 FT TALL it runs $209

It is very large and is heavy , you will need 2 or 3 folks to set it up , unless you have one of those setting aids they sale.

 

[baldguy637]

Thanks for the replys guys.

Lonnie, I hadn't seen the 714 comfortmax. It looks pretty comfortable, I may try to find one somewhere to see it in person. Thanks

 

[HICKMAN]

I also love the Big Dog stands. I have a "1 seater" but it's almost big enough for two

 

[Willie]

I have one of these and it is quite comfortable. It does not have a flip up seat but the platform is big enough it really doesn't require that.

On sale at Rural King..

http://www.ruralking.com/big-dog-17-big-bud-2-man-flip-up-shooting-rail-bdl-451.html

PS... You can fabricate a back rest...

 

[yote hunter]

Have never seen a 2 man that the seat flips up ???? There are some nice onesout there but that may be hard to find... But +1 to menards they had a few to choose from.. But rural king will too and eaither one would be a better deal then cabelas I would guess ??? I may be wrong tho... Shop around you got 16 days from now ...lol

 

[HICKMAN]

Shop around you got 16 days from now ...lol

lol, he'll want to get that up much sooner

 

[baldguy637]

I ended up purchasing a Big Game Venture from Menards. I settled on a few things, like no flip up seat and a 55"x12" foot platform, but saved enough money that I bought a new hang on (big game boss xl) and a new super slumper seat for my climber.

 

[pathfinder317]

I bought a Big Game to use at another guys property, and when I bought my property I decided to go with a Summit, I will never use anything other than a Summit now.

 

[The Drifter]

If you build it yourself, they will come .

 

[HICKMAN]

nice looking two-man stand