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Gorilla Greyback Tree Stands
Tree Stands Manufacturer: Gorilla
Gorilla Model: Greyback
Review Category: Tree Stands
Purchase: Tree Stands Purchased from Gander Mountain in November 2007 for $150.00
I was looking for my 1st climber with price and quality as primary concerns.
Tester’s specifications:
Age: 55
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 180 lbs.
Waist: 34 inches
Boot size: 12
Dates tested: November 17-19, 2007
Testing conditions
Weather: Dry, 30 to 50 degrees, calm to breezy (0-15 mph).
Location: State forests in Saginaw & Gratiot counties of Michigan.
Trees tested: Maple, Oak & Poplar.
Tree widths: 18-20 inches.
Heights: 12 to 35 ft.
Usage times: 6, 5, 5 & 3 hours.
Things I like about the Gorilla Greyback Tree Stands: The ease of climbs and descents; while seated or standing.
Low profile once packed for transport.
Enclosed cables within framework.
Aggressive teeth in frame; holds stand very secure.
Body harness easily adjustable and stays in place during daily activities.
What I don't like about the Gorilla Greyback: Skimpily padded backpack straps.
Narrow seat area.
Light-weight, cheap plastic D-pin holding cables.
No padded seat.
Having to strap feet into position with light-weight bungee cord.
Tree Stands Greyback quality: Frame assembly is held into position with enclosed cable system, locking D-pin and aggressive teeth in the back of frame. All of these features make this stand a very safe and secure unit.
Greyback summary: Grades
Tree stand: B
Body harness: B+
Tree strap tether was easy to thread, even with gloved hands, open and close during use.
A couple of the plastic holding cables for the D-pins broke the first day, but if you are careful to keep them in sight or buy extras, loosing them should not be a problem.
Although, I felt quite secure in the Greyback model, I did not find it comfortable along the sides of my hips, which is possibly due to the hinged folding arms on 18-20 in. trees.
This is a good solid and low profile stand.
Rating for this Gorilla product: 4
Author of this review on Gorilla Tree Stands: Jerry Barz, Saginaw, Michigan
Date: 2007-12-01
Usefulness Rating: 4.85 out of 5.
20 reader(s) voted.
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