Locon Treestand
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From: kbbgood
11-Nov-21
I have a Locon tree stand I bought years ago that has the chain on it. How can I change it to a strap when the Locon company is out of business. Is there any other company that sells a strap setup that will work?
From: LBshooter
11-Nov-21
I'd keep the chain, rubber coat it to less the noise. I had one with the chain and it would bite in the tree when set. Beware of standing on the corners, the wobble. Could also use a inner tube to cover the chain.
From: RIT
11-Nov-21
What’s wrong with chain?
All my stands that have chains I add a ratchet strap as an extra measure even though I use a lifeline on all sets.
From: extremevft1
11-Nov-21
The Loc On stand that I have had a chain bolted to one side and a S hook on the other. I unbolted the chain and bolted on another S hook. I use a strap from lone wolf designed to go around versa buttons. Works great!
From: RIT
11-Nov-21
What’s wrong with chain?
All my stands that have chains I add a ratchet strap as an extra measure even though I use a lifeline on all sets.
From: Ollie
11-Nov-21
Easy Peasy.. Get a ratchet strap with a working rating of 500# or more and attach the “S” hooks to appropriate places on the stand. Yes, it is that easy. I have replaced all sorts of chains and original web belts in this manner with no issues.
From: kbbgood
12-Nov-21
Chain is noisy. Backpacking my stand in there is no good way to carry it without the chain banging around making noise. I even had the wife sew the seat like a pouch so I can stuff the chain inside and still it makes noise.
From: BC173
12-Nov-21
Rubber coat the chain. I do it with all my chain on stands
From: Shug
12-Nov-21
loc on use to make a nylon rope that tightened like a Chinese finger cuff… possibly something to look at
From: dnovo
12-Nov-21
I’ve got 2 of them and I rubber coated the chain and bungee it tight. No noise.
From: fisherick
12-Nov-21
I replaced the strap and cables on my old Loc On stand with new ones. I purchased them from Rivers Edge Tree Stand website parts department. I have also bough parts from Lone Wolf. Just measure and match up.
From: Proline
12-Nov-21
Throw it away and buy a Chippewa Wedgeloc….
From: kbbgood
20-Nov-21
I have to say, I do not trust those little cables. That is why I have the lock on stands. No cables.
From: DanaC
21-Nov-21
Had one decades ago, seat too low for me. Gave it away.
From: TGbow
21-Nov-21
If you like the stand, find something to coat the chain
From: JL
21-Nov-21
You can get steel chain that already has a green sleeve on the outside. I think I got mine at the local hardware store. I used it to lock my Summit climber to the tree overnight.
From: Boris
21-Nov-21
For my stands that have chain. I use a Crown Royal bag. Put the chain in, all the way to the frame. Then tie it off.
From: nehunter
21-Nov-21
Remember that these stand's are designed to wedge and lock into place. Using just ratchet straps doesn't work as it's designed to.
I see so many stands just strapped on and squeek because it's not wedged into place
I would prefer 500# chain strength than straps that can stretch and deteriorate over time