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Vintage "Crotch" Treestands

robertreed711

robertreed711

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Wasn't sure where else to post this but I know some of you guys are well versed in vintage hunting gear so I figured I'd give this a shot.

A buddy of mine has an old tree stand that folds and is meant to be pushed into a crotch of a split tree. It's basically a metal door hinge with spikes and a bowtie shaped wooden platform on top. He had it in what I believe to be an original zippered camo bag and also paperwork that went along with it.

So anyway, I'm trying to look it up but for the life of me I can't remember the name that was on the paperwork. Anybody have any clue what it might be based on the description?

Thanks!
 
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There have been several manufacturers of that type of stand. It was a great idea that never really worked that well. You always had to place the stand at the height it would fit, not the height you wanted to hunt at. Some were adjustable to fit various widths. I think I've got two of them and never used them. I think they kind of went into the scrap bin of history.
 
robertreed711 said:
The one I'm thinking of is actually much smaller, probably 12-15" long and 3" wide at the narrowest point.
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Cool! I"d love to see pictures. I actually like using them-- @ricky racer is right that they can be finicky, but they are AWESOME for apple trees on the farm which have lots of "v" spots 8-10ft off the ground and create some decent natural cover.

@ricky racer are the ones you have like the ones I posted, or do you have a smaller version?
 
Vtbow said:
Cool! I"d love to see pictures. I actually like using them-- @ricky racer is right that they can be finicky, but they are AWESOME for apple trees on the farm which have lots of "v" spots 8-10ft off the ground and create some decent natural cover.

@ricky racer are the ones you have like the ones I posted, or do you have a smaller version?
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I've got one like this one and I'm pretty sure I have a different one but not like in the other pictures.

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ricky racer said:
I've got one like this one and I'm pretty sure I have a different on but not like in the other pictures.

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I have this same exact one. I do use it from time to time. I also have one made with tubing and expanded metal. An all aluminum one would be awesome!
 
ricky racer said:
I've got one like this one and I'm pretty sure I have a different on but not like in the other pictures.

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Thanks @ricky racer . I'd love to see a pick of the other one you have if it was convenient sometime. I"v ebeen looking for a comercially built one that was smaller and still folded all the way in half. Most of the smaller ones I"ve seen(and the bear creek I have) dont fold totally flat and in half.
 
Paul Brunner actually sent me an original screaming eagle wedge stand a few months ago - haven't used it yet but sure plan on it.
 
TreeHopper is supposed to be releasing one this month. I’ve got a perfect tree or several to use it in.


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Vtbow said:
Thanks @ricky racer . I'd love to see a pick of the other one you have if it was convenient sometime. I"v ebeen looking for a comercially built one that was smaller and still folded all the way in half. Most of the smaller ones I"ve seen(and the bear creek I have) dont fold totally flat and in half.
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I dug around and only found the Rivers Edge platform. I think I purchased that probably 30 years ago. I'll keep my eyes open to see if I can find the other one.
 
ricky racer said:
I dug around and only found the Rivers Edge platform. I think I purchased that probably 30 years ago. I'll keep my eyes open to see if I can find the other one.
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Thanks man, appreciate it! They really are useful in the apple trees and huge oaks on the farm.
 
ricky racer said:
I dug around and only found the Rivers Edge platform. I think I purchased that probably 30 years ago. I'll keep my eyes open to see if I can find the other one.
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I know it is a long shot but you wouldn't want to sell one by chance?
 
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