A Somerset County man is changing the hunting game with a revolutionary tree stand

A Somerset County man is changing the hunting game with a revolutionary tree stand

[@MintV2]

The price is far more reasonable than I would have guessed. Hope this stand design allows many hunters to continue what they love.

[@Dredster747]

No kidding! Makes me wonder why these big name companies can't sell their simple stands for way less. This guy isn't even running full scale production either

[@bradduke56]

@@Dredster747 the big corporations go for billions. 875 per piece sets you up for millions.

[@mikesmith-ld1gu]

REAL PRICE ACCORDING TO THEIR WEBSITE IS 2175.00 FOR BASE UNIT

[@Dredster747]

@@mikesmith-ld1gu That makes more sense. $800 was probably what he spent on materials building it.

[@tombutler7726]

That's less than I paid for my saddle hunting setup!

[@1979augistine]

Love seeing this , nothing like seeing people overcome these hurdles in life and not letting it ring them down . My man has some fight in his soul ! .

[@edbarker6199]

Keep your faith brother,,,my Dad was diagnosed with the same disease when I was 10 years old,,,Dad would have been around 36 at this time,,,it went into remission and he lived to be 71 being taken by an accident,,,his remission held and it never returned,,,very Blessed by our God,,,awesome job on this tree stand as I am an avid hunter,,,my thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you.

[@michaelsites1498]

Amen..... God Bless you brother!!!!! I love it when folks give our God the glory he deserves!!!!

[@shiftyswifty325]

@@michaelsites1498 god gave someone cancer so we should give glory to him? Then kills them in an accident? You folks are a different breed that believe in a book or some fake character out of it

[@onegoodtech4all751]

@@shiftyswifty325 Why do you think God gives people cancer and causes accidents? Generally speaking, if it sounds stupid their might be some misunderstanding on your part.

[@shiftyswifty325]

@@onegoodtech4all751 if gods in control of your life and everything happens for a reason then he’s the one to cause it. If he’s the creator of life of everything on earth. Then he created cancer that’s a living cell

[@onegoodtech4all751]

@@shiftyswifty325 God’s not in total control of your life you also play a part in what happens. Yes God is the creator of life and yes God created everything [ in the beginning ] cancer happens in our bodies just like accidents happen in our lives, we live in a fallen world not a perfect world.

[@charmainevandiford6622]

This is great and I pray he can still hunt the rest of his life.

[@paulmitchell2857]

This is awesome. I'm going to find a way to get one for a friend of mine that fell out of a tree stand and fractured his spine. He is paralyzed from the waste down. He loves bow hunting as much as anyone but I haven't seen him smile like he used to. This might be the one thing to bring it back. Thank you

[@waynehoffman456]

Get a Go Fund Me or something going? If I saw a bucket in a place I shop with a story like this, I’d drop some change / cash.

[@craig5477]

Seems like it’s always the ones with the biggest load that reach out to help others. Good on ya

[@brucemitchell4581]

My dear friend I’m so very proud of you and your ideas and great achievement! You are a great inspiration to all of us who love this land that has been so grateful loaned to us! I truly appreciate your story and sharing with all of us! I wish you all the best hunting in the world! Thanks for sharing! Take care my brother & good luck 🤞

[@healthierlife4663]

Wow...this is a great story. Talk about not feeling sorry for yourself! God bless him.

[@TheJagaa92]

This is a great stand, period! It's lightweight, climbs easy kzbin.infoUgkxlQ7TDIrnnSXXbRgFFaxqwullRJJIuYAs and feels solid while in the tree. The seat is easy to fold up for climbing and sits comfortably for long days in the woods. The only downside I have is that it might be too comfortable, but I like napping in the tree anyway. This is the second Summit Viper I have owned. The old one is steel making it heavier, but this aluminum version is about 9-10 lbs lighter. I recommend buying a better fall harness as the one included is clunky and not super comfortable. I think it will work fine if you NEED to use it, but there are lots of other more comfortable options out there.

[@larrywilson6555]

This will help many hunters. The designers of this stand should be very proud of their work

[@billycarter1911]

This guy is a true Hero he helped alot of handicapped people and elderly folks God bless him.

[@skydogg33]

This absolutely a great idea. There are many people who love to hunt but have some kind of issue that makes it difficult or not even possible to do so. Even the price was much better than I expected. Also donating some too. Definitely gonna pass this along to a lot of people I know that could use this.

[@rodgergarvie327]

What a great idea for disabled hunters that still love the sport but are unable to climb! Hats of to you Sir!

[@sgreene2036]

That’s awesome for people that need this!! Good job brother

[@rogerferguson6305]

Excellent idea! Keep it up👍

[@TatsByTaco]

As a hemophiliac, this is a fantastic invention. My joints are progressively getting worse to the point that I'm using a frigging cane at 22 years old... I definitely see myself buying this device in the near future

[@thelegendofkings4180]

Excuse my ignorance but what is a hemophiliac? I'd rather hear a first hand explanation than to Google it unless its too much too type. Also, take care man. I hate hearing you're dealing with problems at such an age, I'm 24 myself

[@TatsByTaco]

@@thelegendofkings4180 my blood doesn't clot, causing frequent internal bleeding and formation of varicose vessels in my joints

[@jdorney70]

Great idea, and the price is quite reasonable for all that hardware. A Lone Wolf climber is almost $400. I'm also a Lymphoma survivor. 23 years remission next month. ✌

[@howardmcadams3852]

Man I love that Machine. Please keep up the good work Sir Thanks

[@americanpatriot477]

That’s outstanding!! This country needs more people like him

[@littlelarry2912]

And laws to keep China/Asia from reproducing and selling goods to the USA. Instead they are pulling Russian vodka off the shelves in PA. But they will do nothing to help or protect this guy who is a PA resident.

[@franksmith8210]

Littlelarry said the man using a Chinese made device.

[@littlelarry2912]

@@franksmith8210 yep, we never should have let it get to this point. We would be much better off if we stayed self reliant. Now we don't have the politicians willing to make the changes.

[@franksmith8210]

littlelarry that’s because baby boomers have ruined our country. Yet they sit around and bitch and moan about how bad millennials are. The politicians on both sides have been screwing the people for decades and it’s not going to get better any time soon.

[@mitchelledgecomb9941]

@@littlelarry2912 So its ok to commit genocide against native wildlife and destabilize predator populations but when you get a phone from China the world is ending? Like the GOP gives a damn about child labor, fake patriots, a bunch of globalist pigs

[@michaelweymouth4015]

Great idea Shawn Booth! I’ve lost a lot of strength due to cancer treatments. This might be the way I can bow hunt again. I’m sure we’ll meet up some where. I’m over in Belgrade now from Fairfield. Grew up in Pittsfield. Great idea that’s needed for many hunters all over the world.

[@michaelwells1783]

You Rock with The Rock 😊 Will be praying for your healing and success.

[@dmax06]

That's a sweet build! I could use one myself. Spinal Cord Injury. Fell 25' thru a warehouse roof at work. Wife might not want me off the ground but I'm not scared. A good platform and cushioned seat and I'm in it! plus a dependable battery lol

[@jamesfiske1905]

I like how he's donating a portion of them👊👏👍

[@rickeydriskill1096]

That will be a big help to hunters . The price is much less than i was expecting which is very helpful as well

[@williambeatty2675]

Great idea that will help out a lot of disabled veterans you know that I really afford something like that so I will just stay on the ground but when I get my shed built it's going to be two stories so I can hunt out the top hey thank you for what you are doing.

[@philbosshart7606]

So awesome brother!! Good for you man!!

[@lydialangfordjoiner765]

I love his idea! Thank you for sharing this!!

[@hawkenman.549]

Thank you, God bless you my brother.

[@davidthomas8531]

Price is awesome. Not what I expected. Great job man.

[@JohnSmith-me2vq]

I'm glad to see that you overcame an obstacle for many people! Hope there's many more years in the woods for you! From one maine boy to another!

[@cameronstyles69]

This guy is as tough as nails. Thank you for sharing such a brilliant idea.

[@MrRazor99]

This is awesome! Thank you so much for this! My grandfather has quit hunting recently, because of his lack of mobility- he even has the permit to hunt from his car because of being handicapped. But I could see this working for him, to at least get him back outside for a couple more years. Thank you again.

[@user-je8jg3ds9t]

Great idea buddy it going to keep lots more hunters in the woods like old timers like me good luck and God bless

[@macgyvervanschwartzenstall4662]

6 years ago, I had 3 patients paralyzed by tree falls in a week. Two were hunters, the other was doing some kind of work in the tree. Having had an old tree stand give out on me while hunting, having seen multiple ways people fall out of trees, I feel like this is for everyone.

[@davewylie654]

Outstanding stuff!!! This is the kind of US made product we need to give huge tax breaks to. If it benefits the disabled or veterans in any way I would love to see it given a massive credit!!! God Bless and you will beat this my friend!!!

[@jimr7154]

Awesome idea 👍👍

[@bigjim3644]

That's awesome 👌 👏 👍

[@robertdocholliday66sadler]

Dam i literally had this concept drawn out 2 yrs ago but for people in a wheel chair to be able to hunt in a tree. I just didnt do anything with it Grats to him for following thru

[@chadhelms4948]

Prayers for you brother Hunter. May God use you and this gift for all who are involved

[@michaelschmitzerle2587]

God bless you and your family and never give up fighting❣️

[@jameswarren423]

Sad to hear of your disease I can’t imagine not being able to do what you want like hunting! But your design and thought into this incredible Treestand is truly amazing! When I seen the video I thought the price would be much more and not affordable, but the price is really not much more than most other tree stands and this one is much safer and easier! Ingenious idea and I hope and pray that not only does this help you but many others as well ! God bless you sir and good luck👍🏼🤩🙏🏼

[@williamrichardson2344]

I am Impressed ....This is a great idea !!!

[@jimcummings4712]

This could be a God send to hunters with certain disability. Thank you so much.😊😊😊

[@mississippiguys155]

I had that idea years ago. Congratulations to him, for Gittin'er done!

[@castlec1]

This is a fantastic way for disabled veterans like myself, or anyone unable to climb into a stand, to continue to do what they love. Hunt. It's getting harder and harder the older all of us get. Keep up your good work and good hunting.

[@ROBSwank-pm1vd]

Fantastic idea n possibly in time find ways to reduce cost lil bit but super super concept.... great job n congrats on hunting again 😎

[@davidepool5884]

What a fantastic idea for people with disabilities. This invention will change hunting for those that can no longer climb tree stands. I had a bad fall 28 years ago and had to have several back surgeries over the years since. It became so painful to clime my stands that I eventually just quit hunting except for hunting a few times on the ground on our family farm. I’ve never felt safe on the ground during deer season. I almost got shot out of my tree stand years ago by someone shooting at a coyote across the field in front of me. My stand was just above the ground level where the coyote was. I was on the down hill side of a ridge. The bullet hit tree limbs on the tree next to me. I’ll definitely be looking into these stands.

[@jamesjacobs5954]

Awesome to see people overcoming hardships!!

[@steveporter3712]

That is awesome man! I plan on having one for the coming season

[@beebob1279]

Just saw this. Great idea. I can't climb trees anymore because of medical issues either. With the help of friends setting it up, I could again get in a stand. Hunting from the ground is tough enough.

[@JimRyser]

2023. I hope you are still going strong. Thank you for this!

[@bouldernelsonbigfoot]

Buddy , you look strong, stay strong . Thank You for the new design .

[@tgardner866]

I find this to be very interesting. I'd use it for sure. He needs more exposure.

[@robertlangley258]

Very nice, great idea. When I was a young man there was no way I could have afforded a tree stand like this, or any stand unless I made a simple one that guaranteed great harm if I fell out of it which I tried almost every time I used it. Now that I’m old I could (and would) easily afford this man’s tree stand it looks terrific and is well worth the money, however I quit hunting because I can’t stand for very long or walk more than 20 minutes. If you can afford this tree stand not only will you have a great stand but you’ll be helping our service people who you should appreciate greatly. Thank you for sharing your video sir.

[@Savetheworldfirebidennow]

Wish you all the best! Thoughtful invention

[@glenntimmons4203]

Many blessings my brother

[@joeyterry3216]

Good job keep up the great work !

[@603outdoors7]

What a reasonable price for such complexity!

[@RCjunkie]

I need this to get to my up stairs of my barn, My knees are so bad I have a very heard time to get up the stairs any more

[@adad1270]

@Kevin Matney Good luck with going upstairs in your barn! I have been wondering if this device would be suited to such uses...pls see my other comment, elsewhere, to the OP.

[@iamthetinkerman]

Great idea, looks solid too 👌🏽

[@randysmith8770]

Good stuff!!! Prayers

[@auntiefiat9769]

Awesome job!

[@fishingwithspiv3081]

Cool stuff. Can we address the fact that he seems to be wearing chain mail under that polo though? Haha 😂

[@todydn]

Dude right on i was injured about 4 years back my back is done and im only 30 if i had land to hunt id buy one cool he gifts em to vets aswell... also clear to tell hes a man of god. The design was given to me

[@AdamTuminaro]

Not to mention that a vast majority of hunting accidents happen in tree stands. Climbing a tree (usually alone in the woods) is far more dangerous than hunting itself. Awesome invention!

[@chappychap7447]

The danger of climbing a tree was already taken care of with harnesses, lineman belts, and “lifelines”. This is great for people who can’t climb though. Wonder how it’s powered

[@AdamTuminaro]

@@chappychap7447 Agreed. However, I think the issue is that hunters don’t often use that gear year round. It is their responsibility to do so, but many do not. That’s not to excuse all the dummies who aren’t even attempting to be safe, and getting injured. Lol. Earned it!

[@paulhomsy2751]

@@chappychap7447 Precisely my viewpoint. If done properly, climbing a ladder or any well protected system to a tree stand is not dangerous or more than half of the unfit people who safely climb to stands would not be climbing.

[@cccboarding]

Lost ppl to that

[@PyroDREW.]

That is no joke

[@9wire]

That is AWESOME!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@kylerunyan5950]

What a great invention and a great man!

[@justanamerican9024]

My neighbor set up a tree stand on my property by mistake. I found it and was going to tell him about it being on my land next time I saw him. His son used the stand, fell and was severely injured. I never told them it was on my land, lawsuits are expensive. This looks like the answer to a safe, practical stand anyone can use. Great idea!

[@markmconie1305]

I have medical problems I can't use my climbing stand. This is great I paid about $650.00 for my old tree climbing stand due to my body weight. Your product is a great gift for any bow, shotgun,or handicapped rifle hunter.

[@montanaelkwhisperer1744]

That price is amazing! Considering a quality aluminium climbing treestand is like $350 at cabela's.

[@tyee4u]

Nice work. A great innovation at a reasonable price 👍

[@muckey7800]

That's awesome. Good on this guy. 👏

[@jimr7154]

Neat tree stand design 👍

[@mikep996]

That's Bad ass man! If it was a little bit more affordable I would have a bunch of these.!!

[@lespaul1648]

Showing up late here but...as a hunter...god bless you.

[@ironmike7339]

God Bless this man! What a good out look on life !

[@apar1560]

Awesome ! 👌

[@seanbarrett657]

This is awesome. I love the persistence of a true hunter. However, I've never needed 3 to 5 guys to set up a treestand. In fact, I've always done it on my own and without a hiccup. Anyways, glad to see this thing exists.

[@kevinsmith4853]

Would love to see more of this unit and when you ready and need any Canadian end users and dealers let me know

[@jerryfrederick6610]

Necessity is the mother of invention. Good story, good for him to adapt and overcome.

[@mariolofaro8330]

Total awesomeness!

[@kitkatattack]

Awesome invention 👏👏👏

[@nickbadry4122]

Prayers man!

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

Good stuff!

[@NanaSevers]

I think you need to make one that is freestanding so it can stand on its own. I think there’s going to be a lot of other uses for this product, such as, painting a house, trimming trees, moving heavy objects, etc.

[@cmsbeth]

Wow! Genius! Inspiring!

[@Metamophisis]

Amazing 🤩 idea 💡

[@jugheadjones5458]

This is awesome and a fair price it seems. I will include you in my prayers for healing, strength of body and mind, and for you to continue to be able to hunt.

[@JRGV_828]

lol

[@joeycrooker1282]

I didn't hunt this year due to immobility, after spending years as a machinegunner in a Mountain infantry unit , it's a hard adjustment to being disabled at the age of 58..

[@peterlopez9403]

Good job ..buddy..

[@josephsnisky1851]

Climbing may be the most dangerous part of tree stand hunting . That seems like an excellent idea for that product . I once dropped my rifle but first and pointing straight up at me I don't know how it didn't fire when it hit the rocks below . I took it as a warning from God to hunt from the ground in which brought much success .

[@ScooterLee-ei1ep]

Because most rifles are drop safe unless some bubba who thinks he is a gunsmith don’t something

[@martinmaddox5315]

I was taught not to load gun until after I pulled it up with a rope

[@russelllangworthy8855]

@ytmas0n_5708 It would be even funnier watching you fall 30 ft and hit the ground head first. Lol. Please set up a camera facing your tree so we can watch it if it should ever happen.

[@russelllangworthy8855]

@ytmas0n_5708 I know it's scary. I hunt high, too. Hope if you ever fall you get it on video.

[@Red-vn4xq]

​@@martinmaddox5315exactly

[@adad1270]

I wonder, could this device be applied as a low-cost elevator, to go between floors? Then you'd really see sales take off! (Yes, after passing applicable safety vetting). Good luck!

[@stringfellowbalk2654]

Would be great as a secondary method to stairs.

[@kittydoggy2803]

I love that welding mask ❤🤍💙

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Excellent

[@ringerson4x4]

Great product.

[@andrewsalacina9705]

This is great.

[@dlsney6405]

This is awesome

[@BooshyHillbilly]

I'm a wounded warrior. I haven't been able to get up a stand safely in many years now. This would be soooo nice to get up there again. 🙏🙏🙏

[@321novrain]

Same here brother ! Sweet set up like that would be awesome.

[@porterslake4852]

thank you for your service

[@porterslake4852]

thank you for your service@@321novrain

[@donsherman2044]

Awesome idea with tree stand, look into stem cell it's costly but seams to fix a lot of people's problems.

[@buckynbunny]

as a 100% disable vet that prefers to hunt public land (Fair Chase Fan here). thank you for giving back to the Veterans programs. Very Cool inovation!

[@Dougarrowhead]

How do you get a deer out of the woods?