LWCG .5

[mattpsu1]

I’m looking at getting into the hybrid game this year. I see most are using the .5. Are there any other options out there in that weight range or even close to it? I see XOP has an offering comparable to a .75.

 

[Bowtie747]

Couple offerings, elemate ultra Is comparable in weight. I have a .5 and yes it’s crazy expensive. For 100$ Extra at the most id pay it again everytime. Everytime I see a new offering I get excited. Then I look at it and then I’m like yep “I’ll stick with the .5”

Michigan great outdoors on YouTube has a video comparing the two stands.

 

[HuumanCreed]

There is the Millennium M7 which is around 8.5 lbs and half the price. Heard the seat is actually really comfortable. Must be if LWCG basically copyi- I mean 'homaging' the design.

It very bare and nothing fancy, but it can get the job done if you can give it a little personalization.

Novix new one that is 10ish lbs the Raider doesnt look that bad either, with the current $220 intro price too. They also do 15% military and first response discount.

 

[Plebe]

There is the Millennium M7 which is around 8.5 lbs and half the price. Heard the seat is actually really comfortable. Must be if LWCG basically copyi- I mean 'homaging' the design.

It very bare and nothing fancy, but it can get the job done if you can give it a little personalization.

Stock, an M7 is heavier than that. But it can be modified to a versa button style stand, which lightens it up. The M7 has a bigger platform than the .5. and the seat is pretty comfortable.

I have an M7 and a .5 and I can actually treestand hunt from the M7. I'm mostly in the saddle in the .5.

I haven't really tried to saddle hunt in the M7. The traction isn't as good as the LW style stands for that, but I know some have done it and I haven't heard rumblings.

 

[BTaylor]

A windwalker from Treehopper is similar sized and just a touch heavier. WAY less expensive.

 

[mattpsu1]

A windwalker from Treehopper is similar sized and just a touch heavier. WAY less expensive.

How much do the Windwalkers weigh? Anyone using them for hybrid hunting?

 

[BTaylor]

Off memory I think about 6 pounds. The one I modified is about 6.5 pounds hang weight.

 

[elk yinzer]

Windwalkers are viable once modified to level. Couple ways to accomplish that, but a non-starter out of the box due to lack of leveling imo.

I would just get a .5 and be done with it though. I think it's perfect for hybrid use.

Honestly, I don't know what is new on the market in the last 3-4 years. Since I got the .5 I haven't even had an inkling to look.

 

[Bowtie747]

If price is a big concern someone posted about the Novix raider in the 2023 gear thread. Weights 10lbs but is 220$. Can’t speak on if it’s any good but it’s a good option

 

[Plebe]

If price is a big concern someone posted about the Novix raider in the 2023 gear thread. Weights 10lbs but is 220$. Can’t speak on if it’s any good but it’s a good option

Platform is 30.5 x 19.5. I kind of think the hybrid deal is more suited to smaller stuff. Perhaps they'll offer something slighter in the future, with this new platform style. I do wonder how that's going to go for folks.

 

[Bowtie747]

Platform is 30.5 x 19.5. I kind of think the hybrid deal is more suited to smaller stuff. Perhaps they'll offer something slighter in the future, with this new platform style. I do wonder how that's going to go for folks.

Definitely, tbh I didn’t look too much into since I’m sold on that darn .5 haha jkjk just threw it out there for folks at home. Would be nice to see them drop a small platform stand