Gorilla tree stand

[jimbo]

Has anyone else had a problem with the release strap that is provided with the Gorilla stands. I couldn't get mine to release last Nov and I had to take the bolts out in order to get it off the tree without cutting the strap. What can I use instead? Is it worth buying a new identical strap from Gorilla?

[cowboy bowhunter]

Nope i havent had problems with them. I use 2 of there stand and find them easy to move so there my main stands I use.

[Buckhunter2]

I have problems with the ones that I have. I took the straps off and replaced them with chains just to make it a little bit easier. I have had one to many scares trying to pull those stands down with one leg wrapped around a tree step!!!! Here is one tip that I have though when you are haning or taking down, stands I bought an old line mans belt from the electric company and man does that thing work slick. I can basically sit down hanging off of the tree and use both hands to hang the stand. Just a little tip for those hard to hang or hard to take down sets that you have.

[missionarcher92]

I have one and ya it is a little hard to get off (if I have the same one), I use an additional ratchet strap which i feel makes it more secure. I'm sure you could use a heavy duty ratchet strap instead of the strap it comes with and it would be easier to get off and be just as secure.

[cowboy bowhunter]

Do you lift the stand up to loosen it? The stand sinks down on the tree a bit when you stand on it.

[jimbo]

Thanks for the replies guys I think that I saw that Gorilla has a ratchet strap for their stands on their website that I might just go with that option. I broke the loop on the strap last year trying to pull it downward or whatever the weird instruction told you to do. Yes, I was lifting the stand upward when I was trying to remove it.