Tree Lounge's Last Model of Climbing Tree Stand

[@Retired_Deer_Hunter]

Me and Dad used ours for years. They are very safe and comfortable. 1st thing when you put your foot climber onto the tree without putting on the cross bar and hand nuts. Then you put the actual climber on the tree and let your shoulder straps hang off of the same side they are pointed towards from where they are attached to the treestand. Lift the treestand up as high as you can and to where it is almost level and put the crossbar and hand nuts on. At this point depending upon how tall you are. You decide which of 2 slots in the shoulder straps to put your footclimber bar's through. I personally had to use the shortest slots because I'm a little guy who only stands 5'3". After you get both straps on where you want them and out of the way of the tree. You raise and almost level your footclimber and put on your crossbar and hand nuts. Now your stand is ready to climb but you are not. The Treelounges came when bought new. With 2 safety straps. They were made of seatbelt material. Just like the seat itself is made of trampoline material. The 1st safety strap attached to the treelounge itself. It was to be attached to you immediately when you climbed into the treestand. Once you made it to this point. You, treestand and foot climber were inseparable. I personally carried a rope just a few feet longer than how high I wanted to climb, with safety clips on both ends just for quick safe ease of use.(Make sure that you attach both ends of your rope. 1 to your equipment and 1 to the treestand). Of course the rope has to be done before you get into the treestand. Sorry. Anyway, Once your equipment rope and your safety belt are attached. You are ready to climb the tree. Anyone who's ever messed with a treelounge understands that it is telescopic. For me. Whenever I got into mine. Sitting down. Facing the tree. I would reach out behind me and pull the foot platform in as close to me as I could to make it easier to pickup the weight of the treestand. It also helped me to be a little bit quieter while climbing. Once I got to the height I wanted. I would get my footclimber to the lowest point possible so I didn't have to worry about it falling and making noise. At this point push the bow platform all the way back out. Get up on your knee in the stand where you have one of your feet in the bow platform and Attach the 2nd safety strap directly to the tree itself. I forgot to explain that when you are adjusting your safety straps. I personally adjust mine to where when I'm standing on the bow platform. I can lean out just a little bit if I need to to shoot around the tree. I would adjust both of my straps this way once I got all set up. Then take a seat and relax. Take it all in while pulling up your gear and getting settled. Be safe. Good luck. Happy Hunting 😊

[@roberthesse157]

I had one of these stands and it was the loudest stand to set up I've ever owned. I was bear hunting in Michigan and my friend was hunting 500 yards away and he said it sounded like I was setting up in the tree next to him. Plus I hunt in thicker woods and swamps and it's a job trying to get through the brush with it as big as it is. I suppose if you hunt open areas it would be ok. It is by far the most comfortable stand I ever used until I built my own.

[@shelbywilson114]

I bought one and used it once. Gave it to my dad because it was so noisy

[@timblatt4851]

That is why I use them as permanent stands. Put them up early summer and then go hunt. Maybe once or twice, when conditions are right.🦌🦌

[@boomerrangerron]

Hovey, I still use my Tree Lounger and have refurbished it several times now with new camouflaged paints- Can’t wait to use it again this season,

[@hawkenman.549]

These are the best climbing stands ever made. I have two and I have stayed on a tree from morning till dark. Very comfortable. Got some good sleep in them.

[@hazeclan7710]

My dad is 49 now and he has his tree lounge since he was 12 and he is leeting me practice it in the backyard and it works just fine still after 36 years since it was bought.

[@sinbad20001]

King Stand now makes these. I still have one of the old Tree Lounge stands.. Great stand.

[@walterharris1814]

I used this Stand for years!! I bought at least 3 models. I LOVED this stand!! It was, in my opinion, the SAFEST Climbing Stand ever designed!! I told Mr Hice so any times at Hunting shows!! I used to go up about 25 to as much as 40 feet up a tree. Loved it when the wind was blowing and in this stand the tree and I were just swaying in the wind!!

[@randyjohnson6845]

I started using a tree lounge in 1990 and have never sat in another stand....30 wonderful years. And have never humiliated myself by hunting private land.only hunt on public land.

[@timwalker3157]

I purchased one back in 1990. While they are somewhat cumbersome to carry and set up once you are they are so comfortable you can spend the day up there. Take a nap. Read. Look. With bow platform you can stand and stretch a bit. I just learned of the history and Mr Hice’s passing today in 2024. Sad to hear. That and the company. Happy trails Sir. You are a legend.

[@timblatt4851]

I have 4 of them 2 old square tube. And 2 newer othere ones. They are the most comfortable stand ever. Can set in all day. Have most of them set up as permanent stands. MI

[@tundradude4894]

Had one of these back in early 2000s..it was heavy af and very loud..it was comfortable once you actually had the thing set up but just to cumbersome.If you leave it set up instead of packing it in and out of hunting area it’s better.

[@dougbardsley1960]

I bought mine when it first came out and made two adjustments right off that they eventually made. I put a strap to keep it from slipping and the first time I tried climbing with it I immediately switched to sitting on the bottom seat rail to climb. I mostly hunt from box stands now because I hunt with others but I still love my tree lounge.

[@denn606]

I have the D model and love it, I have many accessories including the bow platform, shooting rail and rail pouch, tree nest/pillow, gun holders, bow holder, rear leveler, large knobs, large square canopy, straps for foot brace, and of course full harness, and I made up a system to hang sliding camo netting from the canopy to fully enclose till ready to shoot, so nice, I hate to come down!

[@boomerrangerron]

Hi Mr Smith I still hunt with my original Tree Lounger, an original from Robert & Margaret's ownership. Mine has the wooden bow hunt platform stand. I hunt archery, rifle, shotgun & muzzleloader from this stand and I love it! I lived in Georgia for a few years and my two brothers still have several more of these old relics. I truly feel safe and will not by another climber or even consider ladder steps! 🎯

[@harveylrousejr1615]

I still use my tree lounge purchased over 20 years ago.

[@james-im1sj]

Me to its heavy but I put good carrying straps on it . Spent the night in it one weekend deer hunting 😉.

[@martinmaddox5315]

Summit climbing chair like, when assembled, tree stands are smaller, lighter and comfortable enough to easily fall asleep in but most importantly the sitting upright is much more conducive for hunting.

[@HoveySmith]

I have just learned that the former Operations Officer at Tree Lounge is now making the standard Tree Lounge again along with the accessories. On his site are the standard model now called the Tree Lounger and the Ground Lounger which is s strap-on tree stand (basically a seat). There is not much information on his website www.treelounger.com. The small strap-on stand was listed at $79 and the new Tree Lounger at $279. These are American-made stands that are, I suppose, made at the old factory. I have one report from a person who purchased one and he said that he was pleased with it.

[@james-im1sj]

I use a adjustable strap to keep the seat from sliding out all the way it makes it way easier to climb and you dont get banging sound.

[@chucksmith5002]

I like my Tree Lounger my Bow Platform is plywood the way it came still have it .

[@olbiga4997]

Dam that climb was loud AF!!!

[@wholeass83]

Haha that's OK. That's why I'm interested in this. Climb in at night sleep till morning

[@run68bone]

@@wholeass83 honestly I was thinking of that. Go in at 3am, catch a nap till sunrise.

[@ebylongoutdoors9281]

The tree lounge videos were amazing! The deer that Margaret killed were huge!

[@neejhmoob3781]

had the original and D model. the safest tree stand period. the bad is the time setting up BUT the most comfortable tree stand ever. I was up 13 hours straight no lie. I have both bow model.

[@chrisao1987]

I seen one of these on Facebook marketplace and was wondering how the heck it worked. The front part messed me up. Yeah I’m good 😂

[@melvinjames1077]

I had one and they can clank together i just thought about that if i still had it I would sand it slightly and spray the bottom and the top nonsliding parts with bed liner that would dampen it a good bit !

[@swamppappy7745]

Gunslinger stands are very much like tree lounger. A little heavy but very comfortable and safe.

[@grantthomas2656]

I hope you climb a little bit more quieter than that in the deer woods lol 🤣🤣 looks like a three ring circus

[@rogerlane474]

I love my tree lounge. There's nothing like sitting in the hammock style seat perched 50 ft off the ground. It'll make you feel like a real ambush predator! To date, I still believe it's the best self climber out there!

[@williamlocklear1283]

I own two of these and aside from being rather heavy, they are simply the most comfortable tree stand ever made and I have spent as long as 26 hours in one even sleeping in it. I would not trade or sell mine for any reasonable price.

[@stevenlowery6533]

Best stand ever

[@randyjohnson6845]

That's a understandment

[@AdventureswithP.C.Wabash6057]

Never broke it. Climb big trees than most on the market. So strong. Like someone else said. I sit in the rail to climb. I also keep that rail half closed not extended. It gives a perfect blance. once to my hight. I extended it fully. It is a bit heavy. I've hunted in the mountains of Va. Not bad if you just pack the stand.

[@mikecaldwell7992]

They were extremely comfortable but stuck out away from the tree to far

[@waylonlegend4603]

I’ve used one of these since the 80s. Climb 30’ up and let the wind blow me around. Still use the thing. No need for modern equipment.

[@boomerrangerron]

Hover actually you should use the shoulder straps to attach to the back of the foot climber so you won’t ever lose the climber!

[@wetley09]

I second that. That's a fun pickle to get yourself out of 25' up a tree trust me lol

[@campbellmarty36]

Great sitting stands!! But holy hell they are loud and heavy as hell not to mention the noise levels!!! I leave mine in the woods on same tree all season!!!! Never would I carry this stand daily in and out of woods!!!

[@charlescucchiara-pw5te]

Legend has it he’s still climbing that tree…..

[@williamdonohue1394]

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[@williamdonohue1394]

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[@williamdonohue1394]

Meh

[@markschneider9741]

It was one of the best tree stands I ever owned and now I can't get one because nobody sells them anymore.

[@chrisao1987]

They are on Facebook marketplace I’ve seen a handful being sold and they will ship them. I just don’t see why anyone would want one.

[@TerryHallman-vo9uo]

I have the latest one, used it twice, kept in storage

[@robertwalker7343]

I have this stand yet to use how ever.got up about six feet wife call d with emergency. Had to bail !

[@jamsk813]

By the time that guy got up the tree, every critter withing 3 miles heard all that metal clanging and ran away laughing!

[@HoveySmith]

The noise is climbing is not significant. What kills deer is to be able to stay in the stand for hours or even all day.

[@jamsk813]

I do just fine getting closer to their beds and properly play the wind entirely silent. Nothing like getting into a tree, turning around and sitting down, only to find the buck you've been in search of is bedded fifty yards away, clueless, and still taking his nap. Never had a need to sit in a stand more than a few hours in the morning or evening!

[@HoveySmith]

@@jamsk813 Whatever works. Most often here in the South our woods are so noisy during much of the hunting season that the critters hear you coming long before you ever start up your tree.

[@scottgorman7166]

Actually the stand is not loud at all, the noise on this presentation is 1) the man is not experienced on this climber, 2) his safety strap carabina was hanging behind him banging into the frame and it should be attached to the TREE. The olny draw back I find (and I have used mine for 12 years) is its real easy to fall asleep, and god knows how many and what size animals mosied on by while I was counting sheep.

[@tundradude4894]

Old guy nowhere near high enough to hunt at..needed at least another 15 feet

[@jmvance25]

Looks like your foot platform Is upside down the angle tooth is pointing up

[@stephenalexander2346]

People not using their harness just like the guy in this video is why this company went bankrupt they misuse the product and blame the company. Never climb without a Harness.

[@fdmackey3666]

I have several friends who use the original model for deer, hog, and turkey hunting.....And it would be an ugly fight indeed if anybody tried to take their stands away from them. I hate to hear that the company is out of business as I had planned on buying one of their stands for my own use. But then I have a habit of being "a day late and a dollar short" when it comes to such things.

[@HoveySmith]

Your are in luck. A new company Tree Lounger, also located in Georgia, is now remaking the original style of tree lounge using the same jigs and more modern testing on their wells. They will have them at the GON outdoor show in Atlanta at the end of July. You can also order on line at www.treelounger.com. These stands will have a black powder coat with an aluminum foot-piece on the bow stand adaptation.

[@fdmackey3666]

Thanks for the info!

[@HoveySmith]

You can now purchase an identical stand from Tree Lounger. These stands are made on the same jigs used at the Tree Lounge factory and the accessories, parts etc. will interchange with the old square-framed models.

[@campbellmarty36]

He is literally moving about 3” each time!! Wow!!

[@fxpestoperator5527]

But I heard the latest model was made in china and was CHEAPLY made and thats why they went out of business. I own 3 of the originals, one of them being the heavier first model and two lighter ones. I actually drove to their business to pick em up and met these folks before Bob died.

[@williamdonohue1394]

How do you get down🙄🙄🙄

[@JoshuaPulanco]

I just had an uncle give me one of these. He rifle hunted from it so he never used the little attachment to stand on. Well I attached it and I’ve tried every position it has for adjusting it but no matter where I put it I can’t get it level. Am I doing something wrong

[@HoveySmith]

Oftentimes it needs a wooden wedge to level it up. One was shipped with the stands, but apparently yours has become separated. It has a hole drilled through it and a bungee cord to attach it to the tree.

[@HoveySmith]

There is another way but it is dangerous, and I cannot recommend it, although I have used it.

[@kentcostello8099]

I want to use 1 . I'm not really a guy that likes tree stands that climes. I had a bad experience with a climber

[@roblewis7354]

Kent Costello I did as well with a newer one I spent a good amount of money on. My buddy in his late 60s has a gen 2 model with the aluminum bow platform. I tried it after he bragged so much about it. They are truly amazing. A little heavier but way more sturdy and comfortable.

[@randyjohnson6845]

I think the foot climber is up side down

[@billgrabowski3106]

GOTO KZbin " Equalizer vs High Level climbing tree stands.....for the REAL COMPARISON

[@bryanrmcnair01]

If put the straps down the side pieces of the foot part instead of the back then they wont get caught!

[@boomerrangerron]

Hi Ry I have an original Tree Lounger from the days when Bob & Margaret owned the company! My bow hunt platform is plywood and I've covered it with carpet. I've killed a lot of deer from this stand and even at my advanced age I still use it every year! I'm refurbishing it now and redoing my Camo paint with a rubberized epoxy finish to help deaden some of the noise. Many years ago when I lived in Georgia I took two deer one morning from this stand. Send me your e-mail in a PM and I'll send you pictures. I also have two brothers in Georgia who own several of this stands. A great product the LazyBoy of tree stands.

[@dm1623]

I just bought one for $50. It's the original design, need to do some testing before I use it 20' up a tree; which epoxy do you use? sounds like we are thinking the same.

[@dabgoody]

where can i get more stands have one already

[@HoveySmith]

Go to www.treelounger.com. They make new stands using the original set-up dies.

[@shadycreekdairy1627]

I have one of the original tree lounges for sale if interested have 2 would like to sell one

[@randyjohnson6845]

Tree lounger still has a phone...line one customer service...line 2 technical support....line 3 order information. Does anyone know why the first 2 lines say messages full but line 3 let's a person leave a message. Are they open are they trying to do everything possible to go out of business again just exactly what is going on.i need to buy several replacement parts and I want to purchase them personally not mail order.but I'll be driving a distance that is to far for them to be close for th he summer..I need info

[@MrButterbean2787]

Is this guy still alive? The tree lounge had one default to me. Just remember everyone isn't as flexible as some. Once you get up the tree you then have to pull your legs through the seat and get turned completely around. I'd personally still rather have a summit.

[@randyjohnson6845]

Its difficult to watch some men climb with a tree lounge. When you make that much noise and struggle to climb more than 6 inches at a time it doesn't have a good look .it will be difficult to sell stands when the person is struggling and noisy. When your strength is less than average you must push the stands overall length down by a few inches before you climb. That will balance out the overall weight. And climbing will be much easier. The more equipment you have the harder it will be to climb.so you must shorten the stand. When you get into final position you can easily pull the stand back to full length. These newer stands have a adjustable screw that will hold the stand in a shorter position for climbing so use it.i should be in all these videos climbing and carrying and just being a advisor. I have climbed with a tree lounge twice a day all hunting season long since 1990.i dont hunt in any other stands and I don't hunt private land. Private land is for women and children only.

[@lorenloken1715]

You definitely don't know how to use this tree stand. I have the 2 of the original stands. They are great. You need to have it more vertical to the tree when you start out. Then to compensate for the taper of the tree

[@stephenalexander2346]

This is a terrible demonstration he’s not using his safety harness and this is a sole example of why this company went bankrupt from people like this example falling and blaming the tree stand..

[@zacharyrath8237]

Hoping that guys just sucks at using it because of not there’s no way I would buy one. Way too loud

[@ParamotorLife]

This video reminds me of everything I hated about my Tree Lounge .. LOUD AND CUMBERSOME.. The bow attachment is down right scary and wobbly to stand on.. and the taper of the tree makes things unlevel and unstable... NOPE.. NOT FOR ME . Not to mention Heavy and loud to pack in and assemble.

[@troyw1000]

I agree. It's perfect for rifle, not quite a bow stand.

[@aslawnscapes1253]

I had a D frame and it was the worst treestand ever made. It's the only stand I've ever had slide down the tree while trying to climb.

[@HoveySmith]

I would like to hear the details of your experience. If you do not attach the footpiece with the provided safety straps and tie your gun hoist line to the front of the footpiece it can get away from you. With these two precautions even if it does slip down the tree when you take your feet out of the footpiece you can easily pull it back up. Otherwise either the stand is too lose on the tree or the tree is too small. What happened to you? I mostly use the older square tube stands, but have had no adverse experiences with the D-model.

[@aslawnscapes1253]

Hovey Smith The lower part where you place your feet wasn't the problem. It was the upper part that was not bitting into the tree. There is a reason why they went back to the square tubing, it wasn't for strength, it was cuz the d frames slide down the tree when trying to climb up. It happened to me several times on many different trees. 2 of my family members have used them since the mid 90s back when they where made of steel. They haven't had any problems with there's but then again they have square tubing

[@HoveySmith]

Thanks for letting me know.

[@roblewis7354]

Do not use in a cypress tree or oak tree. I had an old timer tell me to stick with pine trees.

[@bryanrmcnair01]

I have climbed light poles with my original square tube !

[@senorboardhead]

Your hands were too close to the tree - you weren’t disengaging the upper part enough and were just dragging it up. That is just inexperience. Why demonstrate something you aren’t very familiar with ? With use you would climb better . They worked and were a whole lot quieter when used by someone with more experience.

[@williamdonohue1394]

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[@louisgiardina8918]

In this video the tree lounge angle is to severe you will notice the higher he went the more difficult climbing the tree will became . I have 2 of these stands from back in the 80’s and 90’s he should have started with the stand at a higher angle that would have help the angle be less severe and he should have installed the leveler ,in the video he didn’t show the Hunter getting in the stand I believe the reason is because of his angle it would be very difficult trying to get out of the stand definitely practice before climbing with it once you know how it all works the stand can’t be beat .