I figured out away to put up ladder stands by myself using a block and tackle. Couple weeks ago I put up a 2 man wrap around 17 ft. Big Dog stand. Having no one around to help I sat down and thought hard about doing it myself.
I used a 3 pulley block and tackle with a 100 ft. 3/8" rope. I have a 16 ft. folding ladder that I use to put up a ratchet strap about 20 ft. high on the tree. To the strap I hook one end of the block and tackle, the other end I hook to the ladder stand in the back.
Pull up the stand to desired height, tie the rope off to hold it. Climb up the folding ladder to attach the stand ratchet strap tie downs. Attach the brace between the step and tree.
Done and safely installed without climbing up a ladder stand not attached to the tree. In the past I've had 2 stands throw me off during the attachment process. I didn't get hurt but never again.
The owners manual states at least 3 guys are necessary to safely install a 2 man stand.
Yesterday I put up a one man Big Dog stand in no time at all. I worked out all the fine details to make it easier.
Someone younger than me could use some climbing sticks instead of a ladder.
I have one more 2 man stand to put up. If anyone is interested and think it would benefit the TOO members I will take pictures showing the details.
I used a 3 pulley block and tackle with a 100 ft. 3/8" rope. I have a 16 ft. folding ladder that I use to put up a ratchet strap about 20 ft. high on the tree. To the strap I hook one end of the block and tackle, the other end I hook to the ladder stand in the back.
Pull up the stand to desired height, tie the rope off to hold it. Climb up the folding ladder to attach the stand ratchet strap tie downs. Attach the brace between the step and tree.
Done and safely installed without climbing up a ladder stand not attached to the tree. In the past I've had 2 stands throw me off during the attachment process. I didn't get hurt but never again.
The owners manual states at least 3 guys are necessary to safely install a 2 man stand.
Yesterday I put up a one man Big Dog stand in no time at all. I worked out all the fine details to make it easier.
Someone younger than me could use some climbing sticks instead of a ladder.
I have one more 2 man stand to put up. If anyone is interested and think it would benefit the TOO members I will take pictures showing the details.