Alpha or assault

[huntinsonovagun]

Ive been hunting out of a saddle for the past two years and while I find it "ok" I don't think it's the best thing going for me. My reason for using the saddle was mobility, but I think it may actually slow me down a bit and cause me to take in a little more gear. Which leads me to the idea of a new stand purchase. I've had no issues hunting from smaller stands previously, (even though I'm 6'4") but can't make my mind up between these two. I do like keeping weight down, but it is just a 3 lb difference. I'll most likely keep my saddle to have in my bag of tricks if needed. Any thoughts?

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[DropTyne]

Alpha. I am 6'2", you will like the extra room, trust me. Unless you're trekking some serious miles the 3 lb difference is moot.

[backstraps]

(even though I'm 6'4") but can't make my mind up between these two. I do like keeping weight down, but it is just a 3 lb difference.

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We are about the same size I imagine. I sold my Alpha due to comfort reasons. I also do not have any problem with a smaller platform. That being said, I would still lilke to have an Assault with a better cusion.

[jonsimoneau]

I'm not as big as those that posted earlier but I like the smaller of the two. The extra platform on the bigger one is basically off to the sides of the seat and not much use in my opinion. I also really like the old windwalker stand. I wish Lone wolf would make improvements to that idea. It would be the best stand ever for the mobile hunter.

[Ack]

I'd recommend the Alpha.....the extra weight is hardly noticeable on your back, and the extra platform length is a good thing if you get up to any amount of height.

Better yet.....get one of each!

[Dewey]

Better yet.....get one of each!

That's what I did. Depending on where I hunt will dictate which one I use. My Alpha will be my main stand and the Assault will be for longer hikes or tight spots in a tree.

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[Zap]

The old assault is bigger and lighter than the new assault2.

Mine is 7.5 pounds and the same length as my alpha, well maybe an inch shorter...

[Edcyclopedia]

Just had my Alpha come in yesterday from Dan's store - gotta support the troops guys!!!

Dan talked me into the Alpha as being slighlty wider and his rubber boot squeak against the cable on the Assault.
So I decided to give it a try, plus the way the long sticks attach that tends to be the governing length anyways.
Also as someone mentioned, the higher you go the nicer a big stand can feel!!!

[jlh42581]

If you guys think an assault is small you should stand on my LocOn Limit. Just big enough for my 10.5 boot, you HAVE to put the seat up to stand.

[Brandon]

We are about the same size I imagine. I sold my Alpha due to comfort reasons. I also do not have any problem with a smaller platform. That being said, I would still lilke to have an Assault with a better cusion.

I have the gorilla seat which fits on the assualt. a muddy seat would work also.

[NatureBoy]

I have the gorilla seat which fits on the assualt. a muddy seat would work also.

Which one Brandon? I see medium and large. Which fits the best on the Assault?
http://www.gorillatreestands.com/xpe-re ... eat--large
http://www.gorillatreestands.com/xpe-re ... at--medium

[Brandon]

I have the gorilla seat which fits on the assualt. a muddy seat would work also.

Which one Brandon? I see medium and large. Which fits the best on the Assault?
http://www.gorillatreestands.com/xpe-re ... eat--large
http://www.gorillatreestands.com/xpe-re ... at--medium

Not sure, but I could check this evening. large is 18" x12, and medium is 16" x10. They only had 1 when I got mine last season... or I got lucky. :)

I should say.. I dont use it all the time because the seat doesnt fold up against the tree as well... and I usually stand during prime time (last hour of dark, deer chasing, ect).

[Black Squirrel]

In your situation I would get the Alpha, you can always go back to the saddle for the hunts you really need to cut the weight. that's what i did anyway. I really like the saddle but can't find and easy/quiet way to get a platform set up. so I too have gone away from the tree Saddle, but there are some instance where I still use it, especially if I have left the tree pegs and bow holders in from a previous season. These are usually in rut funnel stands, that produce year after year.

[bigbob]

I have to laugh a bit on this one. I own an assault and am quite a bit bigger than the previous guys. 6'7" and wear size 16 boots. I will say that it's awfully tight up there and takes some practice learning how i can reposition my boots on that tiny spot but I do really like the stand.

[Dewey]

Here is a side by side comparison of my set ups in case anybody wanted to compare.

2010 Assault on left and 2012 Alpha II on right.



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