Has Anyone tried Broadside Stands Yet?

[Stinky Buffalo]

Always looking for ways to take the hassle out of getting off the ground and into hunting position, while remaining flexible in location options - I ran across this product from Broadside Stands (https://broadsidestands.com/).



Basically it's a saddle platform, but it behaves in a manner similar to the lower platform of a climber.

Instead of using rigid cable, it uses Dyneema rope (or Amsteel if you choose that option). A video that shows the climbing method is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaTh...roadsideStands

So essentially, it eliminates the need for climbing sticks. It's pricey, though!

Kind of a cool idea - has anyone here tried this out yet?

[Smoky buck]

Every year my back is saying upgrade tree stands so they are more comfortable. Something like this would be going backwards lol

[muirsy]

I like that it eliminates the need for sticks, but for that price I could buy 3-5 sets of cheap sticks to use at semi-permanent spots I think. Really cool design though!

But sheesh, with shipping & duties that thing is probably closer to $800CAD

[Stinky Buffalo]

Originally Posted by muirsy

I like that it eliminates the need for sticks, but for that price I could buy 3-5 sets of cheap sticks to use at semi-permanent spots I think. Really cool design though!

But sheesh, with shipping & duties that thing is probably closer to $800CAD

Yep, that's really steep. Here's hoping when they get their manufacturing ramped up they can bring the price down a bit.

[Prairiekid]

I just use a saddle and normal climbing sticks. In my opinion there are advantages to both mobile and semi permanent setups. I think in an ideal world a person would have both.