tree stand parts

[bigbucks]

Is there any kind of a place guy can get tree stand parts from. I've got an older hang on about 15-16 years, no idea what brand, some off brand I'd say.

One of the strands in one of the cables is broken, so it's really not safe to use. Wanting to replace that cable. I'd prefer to replace both side cables. I believe that cable got hit really hard with a saw blade years ago, which apparently weakened it & it finally broke. I wasn't in the stand at the time.

[Sproguy]

I am curious myself but I have say I will be shocked if you can. The lawyers would have a field day with that one. Who's fault is it when the treestand parts don't line up perfect and it fails.

Liability would be a nightmare for a company.

[rbs]

I guess you could go to a farm store and buy some cable and make your own. I know they sell the ferrels there also. I don't know if I would trust being up in a tree that high and climbing into it...

Maybe you could use a piece of 1" flat Iron to make a strap. Cut it to length and drill a hole in each end, bolt it on?

[Chef]

I get my replacement parts by calling the stand manufacturer direct. They have all the parts and know what you need.

[deerminator]

I gotta believe the stand manufacturer would sell you replacement parts if they still have them. I think they would want you to replace something that failed. I would bet they also have legal language in place to protect themselves if you install the replacement pieces wrong. I would give them a call.

I had a hang on stand break on me this weekend while trying to hang it on the tree. The brace behind the seat (v shape) that rests against the tree snapped right off (rusted through) and the stand wouldn't hang right. Makes you appreciate a quality safety harness. I do 90 percent of my hunting from ground blinds now because of the terrain I hunt and the ease of moving them when needed. I get a little nervous about climbing trees now - not afraid of heights - but falling! I do like the view you get from a treestand though.

[deerminator]

I see now you have no idea who the manufacturer is. Nevermind. Good luck. I might just sell it for scrap and use the money toward a new stand. : )

[wannafish2]

Gander has a nice hang on stand on sale this week for $49...can't beat that. Has a nice big foot area for bowhinters. I bought one just to have an extra.

[Wanderer]

I guess you could go to a farm store and buy some cable and make your own. I know they sell the ferrels there also. I don't know if I would trust being up in a tree that high and climbing into it...

I'd probably go this route as well. A couple bolts, some cable and clamps might do you just fine. *Disclaimer* Of course you'll need to load test it prior to hunting from it.

[Archerysniper]

*Disclaimer* Of course you'll need to load test

That's why I always make the fat man go in front of me during early ice

[Wensel]

DO NOT make your own cables.

The manufacture with a APE can help look them up on line, and call all they need is the length.

Good luck

[Wanderer]

That's probably the best way to go. I add my comment as that's what I would probably do if I didn't have the manufacturer's info as stated in the OP.

I have confidence in my ability to engineer equipment that is reliable though.

[bigbucks]

I think you could make them, but I couldn't find the right kind of connectors. Is ferrels what they are called?

[jnorm1984]

I might just sell it for scrap and use the money toward a new stand. : )

I think this would be the perferred route. There are a lot of inexpensive stands out there, after you spend the time and money fixing you would probably have a new one paid for...And it will be safe