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Hardcorehunter

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I think these might be promising for the mobile hunter, maybe not? If you want to be higher, Bring one or two Lone Wolf sticks with you: Read the info yourself, also curious if any home owners have them and how quiet are they? Here are the stats:
12.5'
100% new aircraft grade aluminum
33"X22"X4.5"
26.6 lbs.
$149.99

Now for a comparison. 4 Lone Wolf sticks will cost you:
$178
10 lbs

Now, with a 14 lb Lone Wolf Alpha, and hunting without any additional sticks and just the ladder, total weight is 40 1/2 lbs. Pretty heavy imo, but maybe for short hikes, and simplicity, these might be worthwhile?? Anyway, thought I would share with you these ladders I found while googling the subject.



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$199.99 $149.99 - 12.5 Ft. Telescoping Ladder The Extend A Step telescoping ladder provides 12.5 feet of maximum reach in a compact, lightweight design. This aircraft quality aluminum ladder is heavy duty and rated for a whopping 330 lbs. The Extend A Step telescopes from 2.5 to 12.5 feet in 1 foot increments and takes just seconds to set up or stow. It's perfect for home and building maintenance, washing windows, cleaning gutters, decorating, painting and more!
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Features:
  • Affordable - At just $149.99, the Extend A Step telescoping ladder provides top notch quality at a price you can afford.
  • Easy - Simply pull up to extend the ladder to the height you need. Slide button release tabs allow you to quickly stow your ladder when the job is done.
  • Compact - The Extend A Step telescoping ladder weighs about 25 pounds and is only 30 inches when collapsed and stowed.
  • Practical - Great for apartments, condos, jobs around the house and serious contractors alike. The Extend A Step telescoping ladder can easily fit in the back seat of your car, trunk, in a closet or under a bed.
Top Notch Design: 1. Angled thumb release mechanism to ensure proper position when stowing
2. Non-slip end caps
3. Integrated carry handle
4. Heavy duty closure strap
5. Aircraft quality aluminum - tough, but lightweight
6. Weighs about 25 lbs
7. About 30 inches when stowed
8. Rated for UP TO 330 pounds!
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  • Model Number: 38M
  • Maximum / Stowed Height: 12.5 ft / 2.5 ft
  • Total Weight: 26.5 lbs
  • Packing Dimensions: 33 x 22 x 4.5 inches
  • Step Distance: 11.5 inches
  • Aluminum Grade: 1.5 mm thickness, 100% new aircraft grade aluminum
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I hate those. They are so unstable imo.

They are quiet, I will give you that.. but when extended completely.. you can expect it to bow a ton.. Notice the lady on the website is prolly 120? lbs..

Whereas you get a 200-260 lb guy on that... it bows a ton. I would rather spend the extra money to get the lone wolf sticks... that ladder is not worth the money at all.
 
We have one very similar for the tac team although it is black and i think it's probably a little taller. The thing is anything but unstable. We use it for second story entries and have multiple guys on it at once going up without bowing. The thing is awesome. I have no idea where we got it, but I'm sure the one we have would cost way more than LW sticks. I could see using one of these ladders where you have stands pre- hung, but don't want to leave sticks or steps there.
 
I've used those exact ladders. They're handy to have in the pickup as they take up little room for long ladder. Good for that use. But definately wouldn't use it for hunting. Even thought they're strong enough, they flex some, and unless you had the top tied to the tree, I wouldn't want to go up & down it, in fear of it shifting to one side or the other.
 
Its only 12 feet long anyway, now maybe if it was 20 feet long it might work, but too short for my liking.
 
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