- Oct 16, 2020
Five Reasons to Take Down Your Stands in the Off-Season
It's so much easier to leave your stands up all year long. We're all guilty of it. But here's a few good reasons to take them down in the off-season.
1. Trees grow year-to-year, Part 1:
Think it's a lot of work to take down a treestand now? Wait until the tree grows over and around your straps and other contact points.
2. Trees grow year-to-year, Part 2:
As the tree's diameter expands from growth, it places a lot more tension on the straps, and platform, creating accelerated wear.
3. Critters can chew through straps:
Don't put your safety at risk from straps that have been damaged by animals. The condition may not be apparent from the ground, and climbing up on opening day is a bad way to discover there's a problem.
4. Weather can affect cables and straps left in the elements:
Weigh on the side of caution and don't give the weather a chance to ruin your cables and straps.
5. Increased chance of theft:
Don't donate one of your most important hunting investments to an enterprising thief.
Bonus Tip:
Just because your treestand’s location was a hot-spot this past season, there’s no guarantee that same spot will be ideal for the upcoming season. Taking them down, gives you time to do your homework, and make sure your stands are in the right place for the season to come.
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With deer hunting season over and spring upon us, now is the time to ensure your treestands remain in good condition during the off-season to make your fall pre-season prep even easier. Whether it’s for your favorite Summit climber or multiple hang-on setups, here are some tips for maintenance.
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With another deer hunting season in the books, now’s the time when stands start to get taken down and put in storage while you eagerly await next fall. As you follow your checklist for off-season maintenance, this is the perfect opportunity to inspect a critical treestand lifeline–your Full-Body Fall Arrest Harness System (FBFAHS).
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Summit is proud to introduce the ultimate treestand, the Dual Threat™ PRO SD, a revolutionary climber designed to redefine the hunting experience. With its multi-tasking, adjustable Dual Threat front bar, this groundbreaking design offers unmatched versatility for both rifle hunters and bow hunters, setting it apart from other treestands on the market. Also joining the 2024 new product lineup are the Dual Position Seat and Element Safety Harness.