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Discussion in 'Equipment Reviews' started by Mkwa Hunter, Jul 7, 2013.

  1. Mkwa Hunter

    Mkwa Hunter Weekend Warrior

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    I recently placed a Ameristep Big Buddy two man ladder stand in a 6 inch diameter cedar tree. I have found it moved tremendously. Any ideas to fix this or lessen the wobble?
     
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    jfergus7 Legendary Woodsman

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    Sounds like a small tree for a ladder stand. For any stand for that matter.

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    Fuzz_27 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    My thoughts exactly!
     
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  5. Just Passin thru

    Just Passin thru Grizzled Veteran

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    Its definetly the size of the tree thats the problem. I would reccomend finding a thicker tree in the area to put your stand in.

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    Siman/OH Legendary Woodsman

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    Get a bigger tree....
     
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    ^^^^ this!
     
    SWitchBacKXT, Jul 8, 2013
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  8. ChuckC

    ChuckC Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Yep, way too small of a tree for a stand that big.
     
    ChuckC, Jul 8, 2013
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    Find at a min a tree with a 15+ diameter.
     
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    Bigger tree. You could rig it but would you really want to. If you have to be there get a tripod stand.
     
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    SharpEyeSam Legendary Woodsman

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    I agree.
     
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  12. austin97

    austin97 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    All the above but if you can't find any more trees, take and drill a hole where the teeth are through the pipe into the tree then take Mabey 2" to3" poll barn screws with 1/4" head and screw her in that should tighten her up quite a bit!
     
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    Agreeing with everyone else..... Bigger tree.
     
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