I'm really enjoying the Kestrel, but not so much the ameristeps platform. Today on a whim, I tried using my lock-on Limit stand for a platform. It worked so good that I took the seat off of a spare Limit stand that I have and tried it. Worked even better. One of my main reasons for going to the saddle stand was for fall prevention safety. Even though I had confidence in my rock climbing harness I didn't want to ever actually need it. Using my Limit (without a seat) gives me the best of both worlds for portability, safety, comfort and excellent shooting positions. I can shoot sitting down, leaning or standing. The stand is only 6 pounds, very stable, easy to pack, and hang on a tree. Also, using the Limit I'll be able to use my spurs in the same manner I always have, which is a huge plus. I think I'm on to something.
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Lock-On Limit stand for a platform
- Thread starter WHW
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Why not try the Lock-on limit seat on a custom post? You'd be able to knock that 6lb weight down by over 60% to 2ish lbs. Would that work? A treestand platform seems like it would be too big for saddle use.
pinebarens
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I think they have a cloth material seat
Pinebarens, is correct. This is a 12 year old picture of my Limit. Not much to work with in regards of using the seat for a post.
I made a hunt using the seat less Limit this evening. The only issue that I had was the height of the two vertical columns. The tops were located perfectly between my knee contact with the tree. I believe the Limit's smaller brother.. the Windwalker would be perfect. But, it's not enough of a problem to keep me from using the Limit as a platform the way it is. It was nice being able to stand up straight on a familiar surface to do what it takes to get set up and prepare to climb down.