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williamson88

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Anyone make a platform from a stand seat like this stand?
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I have hunted many times from these stands, as recently as last year.

However, I would not consider making a platform from a stand of this cheap quality. Cheap metal, Heavy metal, junk welds... I just say NO.

MY .2 cents.
 
I have. I haven't hunted from it yet, but have practiced with it. Works okay. As Plinker22 said, it's heavy. I cut the square metal tubing about 10 inches down from the seat and cut and welded four 2" standoffs out of the leftover metal tubing from the bottom half. I cut the ends of the standoffs at a 45 degree angle to make points that bite into the tree. I also welded an extra piece of metal tubing between the two upright tubes for added strength. Can't get the original strap tight enough to make it solid, so I use a ratchet strap.

It's heavy, and the ratchet strap heavy and loud, but if you have an old stand you don't mind destroying, it's a cheap way to get a solid platform.
 
Funny you should ask, I just took the platform off my stand. I'm not sure it's the same stand but it's a small hang on similar to the one pictured. Regarding weight I'm not too concerned about it. It's a heck of lot lighter with out the platform. I'm guessing it's no heavier than a compound either. I don't shoot one but have held my sons on occasion and they're not light either. This will be my first fall in a saddle so I'm sure it's going to be a lesson on many levels. But for me it's a great way to reduce, reuse and recycle.

-Jeremy
 
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