Wilgabeast
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Im so used to tree stand hunting I like the idea of a large platform . Im looking at the predator xl or the trophy line mission . Any opinions
I have an XL for the longer hunts it's more comfortable for me and I shoot better standing up then I do off of my single stick. Haven't used mission. But it looks a tad bigger. The xl has enough room for my size 13s to stand and turn around.
I have a mission. Sold platform. I usually have my heals off, so enjoy the width more than the depth. But Often times you can save 10% on it or more. If your not in a hurry. The ambush is another option.
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I’m trying to talk myself out of it as well. Mainly to see what comes out this year. With the setup I’m thinking about running next year I may be OOAL exclusive. Ridge runner XL then Shikar minis and a Stick mounted Scout for the quick hunts.I would also take a look at the RRXL. Maybe a hair heavier than what you mentioned but it’s like a small tree stand platform without a seat. So you can stand on it like a tree stand and shoot. The reason the RRXL also interests me over some other larger ones on the market is that it seems to put more emphasis on length with still a reasonable amount width, instead of the opposite- a lot of width and not so much length. Still trying to talk myself out of buying one.
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I’m trying to talk myself out of it as well. Mainly to see what comes out this year. With the setup I’m thinking about running next year I may be OOAL exclusive. Ridge runner XL then Shikar minis and a Stick mounted Scout for the quick hunts.
Sadly it’s not a collection. It’s a aspiration. I don’t have any of it. Just seems like I’ve been looking more into OOAL too. They offer a ton of awesome stuff. Really wish I knew someone else who used the Shikars minis to climb. Only guy Ik who uses them for more than just one sticking is the guy from BackWoods Mobil Gear.Nice. Sounds like a nice collection. I keep moving more and more toward OOAL too. I’ve always had something of theirs. Also waiting to see what else comes out too. Always curious about that.
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Sadly it’s not a collection. It’s a aspiration. I don’t have any of it. Just seems like I’ve been looking more into OOAL too. They offer a ton of awesome stuff. Really wish I knew someone else who used the Shikars minis to climb. Only guy Ik who uses them for more than just one sticking is the guy from BackWoods Mobil Gear.
To my knowledge, the Ambush is the largest platform made. Pros- It folds nice and flat. Doesn't weigh that much. Cons- doesn't cam well, doesn't work well on really large tree's. The Mission has that goofy bump on the bottom of it. It doesn't lay flat on your back or your side. Plus it weighs more. However it cams really well into the tree. Platform is almost as large as the Ambush.I have a mission. Sold platform. I usually have my heals off, so enjoy the width more than the depth. But Often times you can save 10% on it or more. If your not in a hurry. The ambush is another option.
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Im so used to tree stand hunting I like the idea of a large platform . Im looking at the predator xl or the trophy line mission . Any opinions
Lone wolf Alpha folding leg stand.
Plenty big enough. I can stand with my back to the tree should I want to. And I don't mean pressing myself to the tree, no need for that.
My stand is heavier than production ones but not by much.
I sold my ambush in short order.
The mission is the one I would try if I didn't have this.