Does anyone make a tree stand that isn't a goddamned piece of shit?

[XemaSab]

We have two, and they're both slightly bent, so they won't work.

Dammit. :banghead:

[SeattleGirl]

1. The one we have is similar to this one:

Holds the tree up very well.

[triguy46]

2. Ours is like Seattlegirls. Holds our 9' trees with no prob.

[Rabrrrrrr]

3. Cabela's makes one that's a fucking piece of shit,

and Rivers Edge makes one that's a total piece of shit.

[gmoney]

4. Try leaving it attached to the roots and stuck in the ground ;)

Nature's perfect tree stand...

[ileus]

5. I don't think so...I've tried several.

crap I'm such a dumbass....

Christmas tree stand not hunting stand.

I got caught up in the "hunting" trend that has infected the place.

[FloridaJudy]

6. LL Bean

Yeah, I know they're a "red" company, but they sold me one a couple of years ago that was about 30 lbs of cast iron. I left it behind when I moved, alas. Otherwise you could have it. I haven't done Christmas in years.

[Contrary1]

7. A friend of mine took a regular tree stand

and nailed it to a 24"x24" piece of 1" thick plywood. It works great, and her pets can't knock it over.

[XemaSab]

8. The issue is getting the goddamned tree to stand up

The screws are wumpus, so the tree falls over. :banghead:

[grasswire]

12. I've had to wedge the tree in with wooden blocks before

Push the blocks down into the stand on either side. That worked.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

9. We bought a large cast iron one about ten years ago

from a Christmas outlet for $10. I think they were selling overstock and items from retail stores that didn't sell the previous year. It's been a great stand.

[bridgit]

10. yep, can't remember who makes it but its cool & looks just like this one...

:thumbsup:

[doc03]

11. Link to treestand buyers guide

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPage?storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&&mode=article&objectID=31478&cat=Hunting&cm_sp=BuyersGuide-_-OL_03_06_07-_-31478

[XemaSab]

13. Um...

:rofl:

[Greyskye]

19. I'm partial to this one

(lesson - always check out the links you see in a Google search! :rofl:)

[hisownpetard]

14. Only God can make a tree stand! nt

[zanne]

15. A cinderblock works well.....

If you can jam the tree trunk into the middle hole.

[petronius]

16. Whatever kind you get, be sure to unload your shotgun before climbing up

Safety comes first!

:)

[Deep13]

17. I hope whatever you get will withstand the ultimate test.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/684515/Oh,ChristmasTree.GIF

[Greyskye]

18. This is a great stand!

The cup thing on top comes out of the stand. You attach it to the tree, then put the cup into the base. There is a small lever (on the other side of the stand in the picture) that you can step on which allows the whole top of the stand to swivel until your tree is straight. Great design - has held up nicely for 3 or 4 years now.

And it's from a Craig's list ad - only $8! http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/for/485371773.html