
The original Tree Lounge tree stand. Many accessories were added over the years including wheel kits and covers.
Regrettably, the Georgia based company Tree Lounge that was started by Bob and Margaret Hice is no longer in business. The Hices sold their company, but the new owners went bankrupt and they got their company back with a load of debt. In addition they received something of a black eye because the new owners sent production to China, and the resulting stands were not as rugged as the originals.
Bob and Margaret resumed production at the original factory in North Georgia. They re-introduced the original model of the stand with an elaborate set of accessories, added a new line “Elusive Whitetail,” and made a “Ground Lounge” and “Ladder Lounge” to enlarge their product offerings. During this time Bob died and Margaret, who always ran many aspects of company operations, took over management.
With much reluctance the last of the company’s 40-odd employs were let go and
the company closed its doors last spring. To hear a more complete version of the story, listen to an interview that I did with Margaret on “Hovey’s Outdoor Adventures that aired on Oct. 17, 2011, on WebTalkRadio.net. This show is available as an “archived show” and may be heard by activating the drop-down menu. I found Margaret, who is the secretary of the the Georgia Chapter of Safari Club International, representing the Chapter.
To listen to the show from the EPIC Game Fair, which includes Martaret’s interview, go to my website www.hoveysmith.com , and click on the “Hovey’s Outdoor Adventures Radio Show” link just below the banner. That will take you to the WebTalkRadio.net show page.
The original stands were rugged and can be expected to last for generations. I do not know of anyone supplying parts and accessories for them. If someone is, please reply to this post.
Hi my name is Cory Gray and have an orignal Tree Lounge. You can’t beat that stand, bar none. I would like to see the right person start the company again. Thank you Bob and Margaret Hice for a wonderful product that no company can match. (Edited comment WHS.)
I am 73yrs old and have used atreelounge stands for 30 years they are one most confortable and safest deer stands made. I hope some one continues to make these stands so that others will be able to use them.
4i
I love the bow hunter special tree lounges one of the best tree stands I’ve ever had tell people to buy the tree lounge tree stands Best in the world and safe
Many people will agree with you. Keep your stands nice. I suspect that they and their accessories will increase in value.
I have always wanted to own one but never could afford it. I purchased one that was abused from a 3rd owner and am currently trying to repair it. I need the bow platform badly. It’s sad that I can no longer have the chance to own a brand new out of the box Tree Lounge. I was shocked when I ordered a catalog and found out a month later they had closed down, I hope they will open back up so I may have a chance to buy the best hunting product ever made, but untill then I’ll keep searching for a used one, rigging the one I have, and waiting for the good news of their return.
Jeremy, I wish that I could offer some encouragement. I suppose that there are parts out there somewhere, but who, where and how you get at them I do not know.
Hi Jeremy if you are still in the market I have a Tree Lounge with chill pad, archery platform, gun holders, bow holder, and shooting rail. I am to old to use it and have been reduced to hunting on the ground. The stand is the newer model if I remember correctly they said it weighed 19 pounds without all of the add ons. I also have the attacment for leveling the climer part of the stand. If your still interested email me at michaelchilcutt@hotmail.com
Hi, my sister introduced me to hunting while visiting in Ohio and I used her Tree Lounge. I’m rather afraid of heights but was able to manage with the Tree Lounge. Anyone still have one available? Please email me at swheel@turbousa.com. Thanks.
Do you still have the Tree Lounge
if you still have it send me an email pkeann@gmail.com
I would like to know what you want for it my # is 620 757 5755 thank you
Do you still have the archery platform?
Mike do you still have the tree lounge?
jeremy your in luck ! my name is Stveven F I live in Minnesota I have a brand new tree lounge which has never been used due to a back ingury that I had I have all bow hunting accsesories bow holder/platformstand harness chillpad the works ! I will be posting it on ebay this week shoot me an email if you are interested by the way this is the old sturdy model
Sir,
Could you drop me an email at RICHTOL417@YAHOO.COM and let me know if you still have that TreeLounge for sale? Thanks much!
Steven, if you still have the Tree Lounge, pls let me know. Thanks
please call me about your tree lounge i live in minnesota. 612 708 2064
What are you asking for it. and what acc do you have?
Do u still have it 337 772 8565 call me
Jeremy,
I have an orginal which I will sell for $130. Located in Nebraska.
I have a brand new original system 1a with a margeret special package still in box picked it up at a garage sale.the gentleman had bought it at pa hunt show and neve used it.can send pics u can get ahold of mr at benniebob05@aol
Do you still have it and will you ship to wv? What all does it have with it? Is it the original?
tblack1902@hotmail.com
what part of Nebraska and what all do u have with it?
Do you still have the TreeLounge ?
If you still have the stand, please email me at johnspix@aol.com. Thanks, John
Do you still have it ? If so could you send me some Pictures
I have a bow platform. They are very unstable.
I have bow platforms on both of my stands and at 5 ft. 10 in. and 170 lbs have no problem with them.
want to sell the platform? Thanks flipzhd@hotmail.com
I have the original bow stand with mine. Bought in mid to late ’90s. Very sturdy and still the original wood. I plan on replacing the plywood this year, but at 6 feet 180lbs, no problems yet.
Hi Jeremy- There is a bow platform and also a the whole tree lounge stand available on ebay if your still looking for either of them. Just type in either they both come up. Hope this helps ya. Rick
I have a brand new in the box margeret special tree lounge and live in martinsburg wv.Im willing to sell it for what they originally sold for new475$ u can call me at 304-671-7794.i can send pics by text or email.came across it at a yardsale.since i already have two lounges i dont need a third.or i could sell ya one of my used ones at a reduced price
ebay!
Are any stands still available
John I have one available, but what are shipping costs to Australia for 60 lbs? I assume that is where you need it.
Do you still have that tree lounge?
If you do can you send me pics!
There’s a few for sale on Ebay right now! I hope that helps you?
Ebay has a bow platform for sale!
I have original tree lounge with bow hunter attachment and rifle rest plus mat and pillow. 200.00
I was wondering if you had the tree lounge? Please email me. Thank you
Yes, I do have the ORIGINAL (not made in China) treelounge, You can email me at denise39pa@aol.com for more info. This comes with all the attachments, the padded seat, bow, gun, videos, etc… would like to get $225 for everything, thanks
Temperance1031@gmail.com is my email.
I do not currently have one, but others do.
Ron email me at rapauley@gfb.org if you still have it. Thanks Randy
I’m looking to buy one do u still have it call me 337 772 8565
I have two of them and that were only used twice . I bought them new. if interested in them e mail me at rrgunworks@charter,net
Looking for anything to do with tree lounge tree stands, any information is welcome
Thanks
Dave
Dave,
Please be more specific. I have some videos up on Tree Lounge stands to get you started on general information, their stands and how to use them. They are available on YouTube. Just search “Tree Lounge Hovey” when you are at the YouTube channel and that will bring them up. I also have some other blog posts which you can find with a Google using the same search words. Take a look at this material, and then come back with some more specific request, should you have any. There is a community that wants to help, but we need a bit more from you than you have given.
Hi Jeremy-Theres a new in the box treelounge on ebay right now. No has bit on it yet. So maybe you could offer the guy a good price its worth a try. Here’s the ebay Item# 161564160467 Good Luck. Richard
Think I have a brand new in the box bow stand platform
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Do u still have it I’m looking to buy one call me 337 772 8565
Jeremy,you might have bought one by now,but if not i have two that i bought in Mississippi ,i got two one for me and my son,but he has only used it only twice,said hunting wasn’t his thing ,so if your still looking for one i do have one for sale. It has everything from gun to bow hunting accessory. If you don.t need one any more and no of anyone that wants to buy one i do have one for sale.,Excelant shape. This is Larry can be reached at 1-870-674-7327 Stuttgart Arkansas
I have an original with archery platform and bow holder $200.00 you pay shipping 850-579-3960 Donald Barnes
I have one for sale. Contact me
I thought a while back someone posted they acquired the patent on the tree lounge and started up production again.
Stu Hamblen
Treelounger.com just went to the website. They have some replacement parts but still working at it.
Stu Hamblen
http://www.king-stand.com.
The King-Stand is a major advancement over the lounge.I rather carry a King-Stand at 21 pounds than a lounge at 30 pluse pounds.
I am sure the King stand is an awesome stand but I already have a tree lounge and love it.
Stu
what do you have if you still have it
Sad. All I can wonder is how a product that is so amazing, can fall of the face of the earth? This has got to be profitable for someone to manufacturer. This story must have future chapters.
I too own one of the very early models (recommended to me by a coworker )who’s cousin was from GA. When I purchased it they really had not gotten a large marketing effort under way yet. Could last forever only the seat /sling replacement
might be needed.
the seat can be replaced if you can find somebody with a tornup trampoline,the seat is made out of the same stuff you just have to figure out how to sew it on the ends so it will work
witch one is the best the square frame or the d shaped frame thanks
The square-framed tubular versions were all made in the U.S. and are the stronger design.
I have one that I bought in the early eighties and still works as good as new. The rectangle tubular frame is STRONG and a bit heavy. The stand can be put 30′ off the ground and not have a worry. The first year I used it on a ice coated tree and it never shifted on the tree, made me happy to own one.
This is the best tree stand I have ever used. I have a few accessories but I am looking for others, such as the angle adjusters. Any ideas
My only suggestion would be to fabricate them yourself. I have never owned a traditional Tree Lounge, and I am not sure what they look like.
The original angle adjuster was a hardwood angle wedge with a hole bored through it and a adjustable bungie cord with hooks on the ends to wrap around the tree. This has worked fine for me. You could make one easy enough.If you need more info let me know. Tim.
HELLO
AS OF RIGHT NOW I AM TALKING WITH A INVESTOR
NEXT I AM GOING TO TRY TO GET IN CONTACT WITH MRS.HICE
I HEARD THE PATENTS HAD RUN OUT ON THE STANDS BUT THE NAME
WAS FOR SALE
SO I AM CHECKING INTO AND HOPEFULLY
TREE LOUNGES WILL BE BACK ON THE MARKET BEING MADE IN OHIO
ANY INFO U NEED ON TREE LOUNGES LET ME KNOW
AS I BUY USED ONES AND REFURBISH THEM LIKE NEW AND RESELL THEM ON EBAY
THANX
DAVID
937 470 7896
This is good news because I don’t know of, and would like to get my hands on a new one. No one make a stand that is even close to this one.
I have one that is never been opened still in the new packag would consider selling it for the right price thanks jason
Jason,
Could you drop me an email at RICHTOL417@YAHOO.COM and let me know if you still have that TreeLounge for sale? Thanks much!
I have two stands old square frame and new liter weight stand both have bow stand. Getting older looking to sell both.
My husband just asked me to find the tree lounge web site because his seat had a rip about and inch and a half and needs to be replaced. He will be stunned to find out the company no longer exists. He has killed many deer from this stand and uses it every year. Please email me if you can find someone with a new seat to replace the torn one. Thanks , Cindy
Hi Cindy Howard, there’s new seats for sale on Ebay for your husbands’ Tree Lounge Treestand. I hope this info helps you guys!
saw ur message
i need replacement sling seats
any ideas?
How handy are you with a needle and thread? You need a tough synthetic outdoor cloth. Some have suggested trampolene fabric. Seal the cut edges with a torch, fold, sew with synthetic fishing line, use a gromet kit, put in 8 gromets top and bottom, tie to frame with nylon 1/4-inch rope, seal ends of rope. This is about a 3-evening project for one guy. There are other synthetic cloths that would work. Used filter cloth from paper mills or clay processing plants, for example. Sail canvas can also work, but would not be so long lasting.
Ebay!
Dave I am in search of a set of wheels. email me at witching_wench@yahoo.com thanks Tammie
Can I buy seating material from you? bhuddleston@dequeenleopards.org
I don’t have any to sell, but others who respond to this blog post do. Look back at recent posts and you will likely find someone. Think of this blog as a networking site.
Ebay!
My email is RICKRCW1959@YAHOO.COM
Im very interested in a treelounge, I had one years ago but back problems prevented me from using it at the time and I sold it, worst thing I ever done! My number is 765-591-5563. Let me know how much you are wanting, Thank you Rick Wilson
I need the safety belt for one and was wondering if you would have one for sale.
On the last versions of the tree stands sold by Tree Lounge, a very complex safety harness with leg supports was shipped with these stands. You needed daylight and an assistant to best put on the thing. I cut away the bottom portion and used the chest and trouser belt to offer support for the lower limbs. Any of a number of safety harnesses would work, if that is what you need. Or, are you talking about the webbing connecting the bottom and top parts of the stand as you climb?
Do you have a safetybelt? And what does it look like? I think i have an extra one!
do you know where to get or do you have any replacement seats???Please email me at louisgarrett42@yahoo.com ….
or call/text White oak Taxidermy @318-268-0039
Hello David
I sure hope that you can pull this off. I have yoused thee tree lounge in the past and now am dissableled and realy have ben trying to locate a ground lounge tree stand I believe this is the answer to getting back out there comfortly if you know of one or have one for sale please contact me. at
doran.thorson@yahoo.com My name is Doran
I am interested in an original. Do you know where I can find one in good condition?Thanks.
Ihave a tree lounge one of the first ones i am willing to sale or trade .Ronald Foster you can call me if you are still wanting one 3048872141
Great! How much do you want for it? Can you send pics and describe any problems?
Thanks
That is great news I do hope you can get this going.
A while back I posted was interested in a tree lounge ground stand and still no luck but will keep looking.
Hi, hows it going with the idea of re-introducing the Tree Lounge Treestand back into the hunting society again? Thanks!
David
Are still working on purchasing the tree lounge brand? If so I have a couple of ideals for improvements.
Hi do you sell miss with the tree lounge stand
I have a stand for sale if anyone is in the market. just let me know. my email is rmondaymba @gmail.com
What type of stand, how much and where is it? Is it the older model or the D-frame. Do you have any accessories with it, such as bow stand?
I am looking for the standing part of the tree lounge tree stand. I want to be able to stand in my tree stand and bow hunt. Does anyone know where I can get this part?
There is really not much to it. If you have some fabrication skills,a welder or someone that can weld it for you and the measurements it could be built yourself. If you think you can do it, I have the old type that had plywood on it that I could take measurements from.
Remember that you are putting your life on the line if you build that archery accessory yourself and attach it to a Tree Lounge. The base stand is amply rugged, but you have to make sure that whatever you tack onto it will support you. Whatever you build, try it out at a couple of feet and “proof test” it before climbing a tall pine and “hanging it all out.”
She is now the Sect. of the Georgia Chapter of Safari Club International. Google that and reply to some of their materials and the communication will reach her. I do not know what may be available from Tree Lounge. Perhaps after being seriously burned before by others getting into the Tree Lounge business, she is understandably reluctant to have anything to do with anyone on this topic.
James, I am glad that you are having good luck with refrubishing these old stands. There is certainly a demand for people wanting to keep taking deer from their old stands. I cannot judge how large this market is, considering the competition from lighter weight climbing stands. Nonetheless, these old U.S. made stands have real value, and people will pay to keep them in service.
Please post up a couple of photos of your revitalized stands, prices and contact information when you have some available. I think people would be interested in taking a look at your work before they send their stands to you. I realize at this early stage refitting each stand is a custom job. After you have done a sufficient number to firm up your pricing and costs, you can also post a price list for repairs if you like. Put an end date on this list, so that you are not locked in as prices for metal, energy, shipping and fabric increase. These will go no where but up in the foreseeable future.
HELLO ALL
UPDATE I HAVE TRIED AND TRIED AND HAVE HAD NO LUCK ON GETTTIG AHOLD OF MRS.HICE
YES THE PATENTS HAVE RUN OUT I HAVE CONFIRMED THAT AND HAVE TALKED WITH SEVERAL INVESTORS AND ITS A SLOW PROCESS THATS FOR SURE AS FOR ME BUYING USED STANDS AND REFURBISHING THEM TO LIKE MEW IS GOING GREAT ANY QUESTIONS DONT HESITATE EMAIL ME IF U ARE WANTING A STAND
THANX DAVID
DHBRONCOS@AOL.COM
937-470-7896
I have the complete stand. I only used it 4 times. It has the bow platform & original Safety Harness. I can no longer use it since back operation. It is in perfect shape and has the bigger knobs and all. If I can get a decent offer $275 I’ll consider selling otherwise I’ll find a young local hunter to gift it to.
yurg1@hotmail.com
Hello George,
I’m interested in buying your stand. Do you still have it?
please get back to me.
Thanks
Hey David, i would like to get seats and i need one gun holder.If you get the company going that would be great. I will keep check online so try your hardest to keep the safest and the best stand ever made in production because it is a part of American hunting history.
ebay has new Tree Lounge Treestand seats for sale $40.
Are you selling parts used or new?
Try to contact her at the number listed for her at the gasci
http://www.gasci.org/board.html
i am looking for parts can u help me
Try dhbroncos@aol.com (937) 470-7896. He rebuilds the stands. I have no parts, but someone else may. What parts do you need?
anyone here tried the docs recliner? i own 4 original tree lounges and they all work perfectly, 2 of them are 20 years old or more. been checking out the docs recliner, looks as good as tree lounge and a few of the differences may turn out to be improvements i dont know but if anyone here has any experience with this please let me know
i have two tree lounges. both have the bow adapters one is an original and one bow adapter is the new welded powdercoated one. both stands are complete but im missing one gun holder on one.i have one chill pad for one.the only thing i hate is i have no idea how im gonna replace the seats when needed,just hope somebody starts making them again
Find someone getting rid of a trampoline and cut the material out and have one sewn up.
hello i have a docs recliner they are alot easier and less cumbersome than the tree lounge ive owned them both and can honestly attest for doc’s great product made in the usa thanks
I just bought a slightly used one with every conceivable accessory for 150 dollars as a backup for my generation 1 stand. Good thing I found that deal. I hate to hear that the company shut down and that Mr. Hice had died. He seemed like he would have been a nice man. I will still enjoy the videos and my tree lounges are always going to be the most comfortable stand period.
Thats a pretty good deal.I had thought about selling one of mine until this.One of the stands I got for 80 dollars and it had the bow adapt and chillpad.I seen one last summer at a yard sale for 50 dollars.It needed painting but I wished I would have bought it.I can’t believe he was selling it that cheap, I guess he did not know how much it was worth. I hardly ever use mine anymore but I think I will hold on to both stands. You never know. One day they might be worth 500 a piece. They will be a part of hunting history because they are the originals and made in the USA!!!
I bought a Tree Lounge in 1989 at a show in Charlotte, from Mr. Hice and his wife. It has been the best tree stand I have ever used. It came with 4 videos that have really been helpful. The world has truely lost a good person. I know I will miss his expertice. My husband weighs 340 pounds and he says the security he feels in the tree lounge makes all the difference in the world. We also regret the loss of this man and his company. Also, I am looking for a part, the crank to attach to the tree. You can contact me if you have one at 910-368-8842
I need a chill pad or two for my tree lounger which i think is the best all around tree stand and deer cart i have ever used so i hope the company comes back because thats a very good product if you cant carry you gear in you can wheel it in if you have the wheel kit and if you get a deer you take your stand downand wheel your deer out thank you for such a wonderful product but i need the chill pad
A piece of egg-crate foam with a hand-stitched cloth cover is the best that I can suggest.
hey Perry, i have a chill pad for one of my tree lounges. if you have not found one yet give me a call and we can see about you buying the one i have because i never use it. give me a call at 404 971 6494, my name is Chris.
I recently bought a treewalker ProMag and the chill pad for this stand will not only work great with the Tree Lounge it is actually superior. Filled with closed cell foam and has straps that are MUCH stouter. They are long enough to fasten to the tree is you want. Check the website.
do you know of anyone who has a set of wheels for sale thanks Tammie
A folded 3/4 lenght thermarest works great.
i just bought a used one and need a few parts does the company still sell parts or what do i do
Most Tree Lounge users faced with this problem will make or adapt something that will work. There is no presently available parts supplier that I know of. Write your particular needs here, and perhaps someone can help you out. For the U.S. made stands, these used American Standard fittings, screws, etc.
ok thanks
I was reading some reviews about tree lounge and saw your name a few times. I have hunted from a tree lounge since the mid 80’s and I know it’s the best tree stand in the world. But I have a question that you may can answer. how much longer is the extended version than the original? Seat climber & foot climber? Can you help me with that? I’d sure appreciate it.
I don’t know the answers to your questions, but I am sure someone in the community of Tree Lounge users does.
I have hunted out of my tree lounge since 1997 and have taken several nice bucks with it.My stand is the original model and i bought a new bowhunting platform for it,the second year that i had it. I loaned it to my friend to hunt out of it once and he liked it so much he bought one for himself complete with bowhunting platform.During one hunt of mine after getting off work on 3rd shift i fell asleep in it 25 ft up .I remember it still being dark at around 7am in the morning and thought i would take a half hour nap.when i woke up it seemed real late to me and i looked at my watch and it was 2pm.I desided then to get down from my stand and go home as i slept through my hunt.But the fact that i slept in it for 7 hours with out waking up showed how comfortable and safe it is.Since the company closed down i would recommend to anyone to try to find i used one before i would buy a new stand from any other company.A different friend of mine once talked me into using his api climbing treestand and the bottom platform rope came untied from the top platform and slid 10ft down the tree from me. After that incident i have never used any other treestand.
HI MY NAME IS ROBERT I HAVE A COMPLETE TREE LOUNGE I WOULD LIKE TO SELL DO NOT USE ANYMORE EMAIL ME IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED AT funkdaddy64@gmail.com
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Still available?
Curtis, are you still interested in a Tree Lounge. I have an original version with the wooden bow platform and bow holder. I also have a light version with the new type bow platform, carry straps and gun holders. Both have the oversized plastic knobs. Call me if you are interested 352-250-8069.
Thanks Ken, I finally found one! I’m sure that you will have no problem selling it on this site!
Mr Hovey I was wondering what value you would place on a brand new tree lounge with the Margaret special package. thank you in advance
Chris, I’m glad you got one. I have setup a Group on Facebook named “Tree Lounge Hunters” for us folks that use Tree Lounges to post picture and share stories. Also, posting of tree lounges and other hunting items for sale. Take care and happy hunting.
If there is an investor that wants to take over and make the product and it’s accessories to the ruggedness they once were, would it be possible to acquire the company?
Stu, read some of the previous posts and you will see that others have expressed similar interests. Restarting Tree Lounge could expose you to some old claims on its assets, copyright and patent problems. This is not to say that it could not be done, but go in with you eyes open and with warnings that you are likely going to be hit with some unforseen and costly happenings. It is better that those interested share their talents and the risks. There is likely not room for three such companies to launch Tree Lounge like stands at once. Although, I can see the need for a series of one-man Tree Lounge reconditioning businesses scattered around the country working the used stand market.
Hello Everyone Can some one tell me.. Is the Tree Lounge company up and running.. or where I can purchase a few???
Not that I know of B.B. , although some are considering re-starting it or making a look-alike stand.
Hey Thank you Hoveysmith thank you very much.. I have used Tree Lounge stand for years and boy!! its the best stand on tha planet.. Keep me posted..
I.ve owned and used the Tree Lounge for the past 20 years, this is one extremely durable stand… I was hunting public land and this stand has been the cause of many deer to meet my freezer. This was one AMERICAN product that lived up to the advertisement, sad to see it end.. Thanks Bob and Margaret for making a great product….
I was introduced to hunting in Ohio in a Tree Lounge. As someone who is nervous with heights, I managed quite well in a Tree Lounge. I was hoping to be able to hunt with one here in Michigan now that cross bows are allowed during bow season but seems they’re pretty rare (and getting even more expensive than they used to be). I watched a video showing Margaret doing a back bend over the edge of the Tree Lounge. That combined with seeing a woman hunting, helped give me a boost. Didn’t realize at the time what I was passing up when my sister moved and sold hers four years ago. 🙁 And it’s really sad to hear about what happened to the company and the owners. Definitely a product to be proud of!!
Dear Sandra,
Good luck in finding one. There are used and occasionally new stands bought by their owners that were never put on a tree. Keep checking in here. They occasionally show up.
Hovey
Have one that iwill sell for 325 plus shipping in great shape 903-578-0266 Have the improved angle adjusters
hey Sandra, i have two tree lounges and both are in great shape, in fact iv’e repainted both stands and now they look brand new. One stand iv’e had for about 9 years and the other about 2 years. The one iv’e had for 2 years i got on a trade for a hunting blind that i only had 80 bucks in and i got the old bow adapter and the tree nest seat pad with it. I hardly ever use them but they are great stands and i would hate to part with them. I think i’ll hang on to them for a while, never know they might be worth a lot one day.
Hello Mr. Banks I read your message, Are you willing to sale your stands??
I have one of last ones produced by the company before it was closed. They had reverted back to the original design with the rectangular tubing in black. I have a brand new extra seat as well as two large knob sets as replacements. I also have the steep angle adjuster for the seat section as well as the chill pad accessory. The stand has been used about 10 times. I am getting too old to climb and will sell it. I live in VA and can ship it to you. I am asking $400. Let me know if you are interested. Pritchett.dennis@gmail.com
hello I have one of the first tree lounges with ,bow stand, gun rest , chill pad it is used but in great shape I no longer deer hunt due to my health would sell if interested jammar317@yahoo.com
Hello jammer do you stll have the stand? if so email me at oldervet@gmail.com and what do you want for it?
do you still have that tree lounge for sell????? and could you let me know thank you Mike
I am interested if it is still available.
I would also like to buy a new one if anyone has one.. Drop me an email and a price..
I’m glad to see this article is still alive, hadnt checked it since i wrote on it last year, and seem to have missed a chance buying one on here. Is there anybody in virginia (hopefully central va) that is refurbishing or fabricating them cause the one i got last year has the normal first run upper but the foot climber is screwed up and i lost my patience trying to fix it and make the bow platform. I tried to sell it, thought 80 was fair but all i get is low ball offers or the guy that wants me to ship ot across the country with a check so he can ” fix and return it”. As much as id like to have it fixed or traded off with cash to boot for one thats already been repaired and ready to go, i cant keep forgetting of how i have already been burnt already when i paid 120 last year for it when the foot climber is nothing like any other one i have seen. So if there is anyone local that is in the business of fixing and trading please let me know cause the best I’ve been told was I’ll give ya 20 for the top for parts.
I’ve had my tree lounge for eight years and my seat doesn’t seem worn at all. I’m curious, is there others out there that have a tree lounge 10 plus years old and the seat is still good? How long can I expect it to last? Seems like its good for another 5 years, just wondering how other peoples are holding up.
I hunted out of a a tree lounge for 20 plus years and have had to replace one seat after a racoon got a hold of it and clawed through may tree lounge bag and chil pad
I’ve used one since 1981 every year and the seat is still inexcellent condition.
-“Doc”
I looked on eBay tonight and there are a good many of them on there for sale and also parts on there for sale
Mrs Margaret Hice I’m sorry To here about your husband and the company. I love my tree lounge! Thank you. I also would like to know if you have made any plans for selling your business or allowing someone who is determined to build your products? I’m A fine Fabrication welder type person my self,and would be interested in taking your Tree lounge Business to the next AMERICAN History level of production. Danieljoemckinney@gmail.com
hi i came across two tree lounge 1 with the bow appter and 1 without i got them two week ago stayed in 1 for i few me i like it alot i was going two sale the 1 might better get them
There is a lot of interest in these stands. They are well made, useful stands. If you have a chance to purchase two of them, do. Keep one and sell one if you do not need them both. The price of them, particularly the original all-American-made versions, will do nothing but increase.
what did they cost new i see some on ebay selling from 350 too 500 and i got lucky and got 2 of them 1 with the bowstand the other plan
The original price much depended on what of the many accessories that you bought with them. As I recall, the basic stand was $2-300, with accessory packages, like the wheel kit, running hundreds of dollars more. As with anything used, the cash value of a used stand depends on its condition and, most importantly, on what a buyer is willing to pay; rather than its original price.
I was fortunate enough to buy the new version with all the accessories before they closed, Chill pad the nest bow platform blind and even the large umbrella wouldnt sell it for the world. Best stand Ive ever owned
i can make anything u might need for a tree lounge.even a new one if needed.I’ve been making them for over 10th years for friends and family members. This stand is the best one for hunting in my book.I have shot over 30 deer out of my bow model. For bigger people I would recommend making it out of steel. Its heavier but it holds up better to more weight.I have tested mine to over 2000 lbs. I’ve even took a 600lb motorcycle and dropped it while connected to the stand.yes it bent but it held very very well and was even still useable.steel version is 170.00 painted any color u would like.even camo. Contact me at briphillipsonebay for any needs of parts or new stand or repair of ur stand.
Thanks,
Brian
I have a friend that would be possibly be interested in obtaining a new one from you since his was recently stolen. Could you be a little more specific about how to contact you since he isn’t computer savvy.
Thank.
Keith
HI Brian Can you make the Tree Lounge Leveler and the foot climber for the older aluminum square tubing Tree Lounge?
Whats a good number to reach you? Thanks!
Hello Brian
Please contact me I am interested in discuss collaboration with you on items for the Tree Lounge such as Wheel Holding Blocks etc.
kaido93@hotmail.com
I have A tree lounge for sale in great shape’ one of the originals.I will take 200.00 for it . My name is Kenneth and I can be reached at 903-938-0122. It has the adjusters for the footclimber and the stand.One for the foot 2 for the stand.
Hi are you still making the tree lounge stand I am looking to get one if not maybe on his to build one thanks
Can you you make the bow platform with the bolts and nuts???? Thank you
Check out http://www.king-stand.com
Rob I see there is a company called king-stand.com that now manufactures a stand just like the old style tree lounge. They have it in a bow hunter model as well.. Maybe try them.
Dwain :
I have a tree lounge, original, with bow platform in great condition, I would like to trade it for a ladder lounge,if anyone is interested E mail me at carlsglass@comcast.net
have owned a tree lounge for over 20 yrs wouldnt have another stand shot a nice 150 inch 10 pt last year in kanawha county wv it can b seen in north american whitetail’s november 2012 issue in hall of fame section.thank you bob and margret . for all the good memories and videos over the years. would suggest stand and videos to any serious hunter who wants all day sitting comfort only stand i know of u can sleep in and not worry about falling out of.thank you again Bennie R. Brown Jr
Hi I have had the origional model for years and have hand made many accessories for it my own thinsulate tree nest, adjustable shooting/safety/blind rail, a ground stand out of the foot climber but one thing eludes me I need to know what the precise differences are from the regular origional model and the origional extended model can anyone help
They asked for your height when you ordered. I believe it was over 6’3″ go the extended. They lengthened the frame slightly ( I think about 2″) which allowed more legroom. I am 6′ and tried one and found that the backs of my legs were jammed hard on the rail because my feet didn’t reach the footrest properly. Ordered mine as standard and no problem. Have discovered that a cushion under your rear will let you use the longer one if you not tall enough.
It sounds like there has been sufficient activity to start putting some prices on tree lounge stands. These are certainly not engraved in stone and the correct price is whatever is agreed between a buyer and seller.
If you are thinking about what to ask or pay it appears like the following is about right:
New in box basic lounge no accessories $400
Gently used, all parts there with extra accessories $400 (all accessories as in Margaret Special) $500
Frequently used paint chipped, but all there and working $350
Hard used, some parts missing worn, $300
Wheel kit, as new $100
Wheel kit, used $85
Wheel kit, hard used $50
Bent up lounge with either top or bottom member bent missing or worn parts (rebuild special) $100
This appears to be a reasonable guide to present pricing.
Hovey
Know replacement parts new seat!
Wanted Tree Lounge.. New or Used top dollar tha_ranch@hotmail.com
Tree Lounge wanted top dollar.. contact tha_ranch@hotmail.com
I just aquired an origional in good used condition what would you offer
tha_ranch already bought mine so I don’t know if he will want another. He is in Australia at the moment so it will take him a little to respond.
Anyone have the dimensions of the ” climbing bars” including bolt types and length and how they are secured in the tubing ? Last weekend someone tried to steal my tree lounge. Since it was locked to a tree ,they managed to remove the knobs and the bars that lock it to the tree. Now my stand is useless. I need to make it usefull again. Thanks in advance.
Ok now u have even me confused????
The original stands had only a bar across the back side locking it to the tree with two 3/8 inch bolts. I replaced the bolts with clips but that was just me.if u still have the stand just measure across the beams to get the sizes u need. Or if u want the total dimensions to build a new stand just email me at briphillipsonebay@yahoo.com. and ill send it to you.
Thanks for the reply, Interesting thought on the clips but if it’s 3/8 pins how do they keep the bar snug to the frame. Since my bars ( for both the foot climber and seat frame) are gone I didn’t know if there was anything special order specific to this stand. Any how much it would cost to replce them? They couldn’t get the stand , I had a cable lock through the braces and around the tree.
Just get a price of 2 inch x 1 1/2 inch tubing. Steel or aluminum will work just fine.cut to length (width of stand) Drill holes to match stand and your good to go.this should get u back in stand.
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Thank You. Already done.
Bob Hice thought out of the box and came up with Tree Lounge.
I frequently deal with metal fabricators throughout my travels. Unless someone has a objection especially someone in the Hice family I was going to approach some of these fabricators to see of they wanted to entertain the idea of putting this stand back into production.
If you or anyone else makes a new version of the Tree Lounge, send me one. I will try it out, evaluate it and post a review on line. There is certainly interest in these stands, but the market will not likely accept more than one maker of new stands. I don’t think that there would be sufficient demand and two companies trying to beat each other on price would likely result in both failing. There would be considerable risks if two or more decided to produce Tree Lounge stands in any given year. There is more room for repair, parts and supply fabricators on a regional basis as small one-man shops.
My suggestion would be to do a virtural company and try to cooperate; rather than compete. I would hope that the result would be a new American-made Tree Lounge stand that would make money for the participants and again provide the consumer with an outstanding product.
Where did you find the clips to replace the bolts with?????thank you.
I really wanted a Tree Lounge, but being an Unemployed, Disabled Veteran, Who can’t work because my my service connected disability, I couldn’t afford to buy one. Now that they are out of business it looks like I will never own one. This chair looked like it would have been better for my back, than any other chair I have seen on the market
UPDATE
AS FOR BUYING THE COMPANY AND AND NAME
I HAVE CALLED SEVERAL PEOPLE TO GET AHOLD OF MS.HICE AND CANT REACH HER BAD PHONE NUMBERS
AS FOR THE INVESTORS THEY ARE NOW STARTING TO LOOKINTO MORE FOR ME ON THE DEBT OF THE LOUNGE NAME AND ALL ITS DEBTS
AS FOR BUY AND SELLING REFURBISHED LOUNGES I AM DOING GOOD AT IT I HAVE ALOT OF PARTS AND ITS GOING GREAT
IF YOU HAVE BOUGHT PARTS FROM ME PLEASE POST ON HERE SO PEOPLE KNOW
LET ME FIX A FEW THINGS ABOUT THE LOUNGE
THE D SHAPED FRAME STANDS THE ALUMINUM WAS ALL BOUGHT IN CHINA BY CESSO AND CUT TO LENGTH AND THEN ASSEMBLED AND WELDED IN GEORGIA YOU HERE PEOPLE SAYING THEY WER MADE IN CHINA THATS WRONG THE D SHAPED FRAME IN MY EYES ARE THE BEST LOUNGE OUT THERE !
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR NEED A LOUNGE OR PARTS EMAILE OR CALL ME
DAVID
937-470-7896
DHBRONCOS@AOL.COM
THE LOUNGE EVENTUALLY WILL BE MADE IN OHIO I WILL MAKE SURE OF THAT!
BRING BACK THE LOUNGE!
That is an interesting twist that I did not get from Mrs. Hice when I did the interview. You can listen to the interview on WebTalkRadio.net. This interview was done at the Epic Game Fair in Atlanta about a year ago. Go to my website, http://www.hoveysmith.com and at the very bottom of the page click on the link for the Hovey’s Outdoor Adventures Radio Show Blog. Look for the show with “Quail Balls” in the title.
There was strong market resistance to the change in the shape of the aluminum structural elements from a square tubing to the “D” shape.
Good luck on your attempt to reintroduce it. As you make progress please post it. Quite a few people are interested, as you have seen.
Hi do you mess with old tree lounge stand
David, I have noticed a few differences between my Treelounge and my friend’s Treelounge. Before the “locking” bars were stolen they were 1 1/2 ” x 2″ tubing. The holes in my lounger are 3/8″.
My buddy’s lounge is different, maybe older. His holes are 5/16″ and the foot climber “locking” bar is 1″x 1″. The seat climbing bar is 1 1/2 ” x 2″.
I went the the fabrication shop. These guys build mostly towers , leaning post and and accesorries for boats. They didn’t have 1 1/2″ x 2″ aluminuim tubing. They had 1″ x 2″ tubing. I told the shop owner what this was for, as he is an avid hunter. He advised the 1 x 2 cut to length was be plenty strong enough for this application.
How many differences between generations of stands have you come across?
I am learning a lot about this excellent stand and it’s history.
I really believeve you are onto something good. Of all the stands I see hanging at Bass Pro , none to me compare to the Treelounge.
Also, since I am putting 3/8″ holes in the new tubing , it looks like the pins would work out fine since it’s going to be a snug fit. The pin has to lock at exactly 3″.
If it is ever made again, I would love to have someone contact me at bdudding@vt.edu. I would also like to know if I can get parts or accessories for the one that I have now. I need another bottom for mine. I’ve had it a very long time. It’s the rectangular shape. Look forward to hearing from you.
Billy D.
New seats are available. Try dhbroncos@aol.com. If David does not have them he can likely help you find one.
I have a tree lounge in great condition, has bow platform, and extra sling seat,will sell for $150.00 contact me at carlsglass@comcast.net
hovey,
couldnt find it the link for the interview with margaret
The WebTalkRadio.net show “Guns, Game, Pear Slap and Quail Balls at the EPIC Fair, Oct. 19, 2012”, was first aired on that date. You can see the write up of the show at http://www.hoveysoutdooradventures.wordpress.com. by searching down through the blog until you reach the show. There is a link on the blog to my WebTalkRadio.net page. You can listen to the show by searching down through the old shows (in broadcast order) until you find it.
john
there was 3 different versions that i know and have seen
the older lounges had bigger back bars(braces) when they were sold raw aluminum u had to paint them
then the d shaped frame was smaller but stronger because of the shape and the extruded lines on the sides of the d shape the powder coated hunter green stands
then they went back to the square shape frame before they went out of business and stayed with some of the smaller ideas
when the stands were sold black and there also was some green ones also was the 1st of this version and then the 2nd version was black and thats the last stands they made and sold
thanx david
Thanks for the info on the varieties of stands. I had only seen the two later stands.
hovey,
yes there was a strong market to change to d-shaped because alot of the stand on the market were getting donwn between 16-20 lbs
the d shaped frame came in at 18-19 lbs
then the newer bow platform was 2.5lbs
so they had to compete with the market for liter safer stands !
to stay and compete in the market
the older square tube frames were at 29-32lbs stand only
4lbs for the bow adapter and then 2-3 lbs of assec(chill pad,tree,nest ,shooting rail,pillow,steep angle pad)
imo what hurt tree lounge was when they bought brent hunt stands and didnt want to sale instores(bass pro,cabelas,dicks sporting goods,gander mountain ,sportsman wharehouse)
i am stressing bigtime over this as i am putting alot of time in on this to get these going again
i beleive these are the safest most comfotable stands on the market and i will get this back on the market and in ohio,and i will attend every hunting show on this side of the us to get it going !
hovey i will send you one of the very first ones that come of the jigs!
Thanx David
937-470-7896
Dhbroncos@aol.com
Thanks David. I will give it a good work out, and supply you with some photos and publicity.
Two shows to attend. One is the ATA (Archery Trade Show) and the Shot Show. Shot will be in Nevada for the next couple of years. It is held in January. This is an expensive show, but the nation’s largest. If you can only attend one show, this is the one to go to. Both of these shows are dealer only shows. Here you would be selling to sporting goods stores, rather than to individuals, as Bob and Margaret did. Their marketing plan was a bit different, but they made a success out of it. Either way will work. You can start out small to individuals and then grow your market in stores at a later time once you have commercial-size production capacity.
David, I agree that the Tree Lounge is the finest stand that I have ever had, but as far as the D shaped ones, I had both, one of the D shaped Cesso models, and one of the later green square tubed models. The D shaped one felt flimsy to me, and it did not seem to grip the tree as well as the square tube one. I sold the D and kept the square one. As far as the weight, the D with nothing on it weighed 21 lbs on my fish scale. The square weighs 25.8 with gun holders only. I wish you the best of luck with your venture, and I hope it turns out successful for you.
Good luck.
My nephew also sold his “D” shaped stand after it slipped on him. His father has the older retangular which is what I had and it never slipped. I sold mine because of weight and bought a lighter stand, the TreeWalker ProMag XL. Very solid and doesn’t slip. 19lbs.
Best stands ever made! I’ve slept for hours in mine and u can’t fall out of one!!
I bought a stand back in 1999. I still have it, and i love it. The biggest downfall is that it weighs a ton and was kind of bulky and uncomfortable to get into the woods. That said, its a great stand. I have never felt safer in my stand and i would love to get my hands on a new one david if you are able to get the new one up and running.
They can be fabricated for about 50.00 used big wheel lawn mower wheels and parts from ace hwdre
I have used my treelounge since 1998 and I personally believe that you can’t find a better stand on the market. In 2001 a friend and I built 3 copies of the stand using square aluminum tubing and they work like our originals. Instead of having the blocks in the tubing preventing the tubes from sliding apart, we used a series of holes and pins with kotter keys to hold them together. We also used that same design for the bow platform. I also built a scaled down version for my 11 year old daughter to use and she killed her first deer, a 5 pt. buck, this past Sept. on a youth hunt here in Michigan. David, if you’re still trying to get your company off the ground, you may want to look into how much you have to change a design before it is out of the realm of the Treelounge legacy. I used canvas duck cloth for the seat and I didn’t use the same tubing as in my original. We tested our 2×1 and 1/2 inch with over 1000 lbs of weight and it was more than enough to hold it. I hope that someone will take this “type” of stand into the future, as it is the best design ever. Good luck and good hunting.
This illustrates what can be done if you have the metal fabrication skills, equipment and raw materials to replicate a Tree Lounge type of stand. Canvas duck cloth will work for seats provided that the stands are not left out in the weather. Tough synthetic fabrics are better, but even they must be protected from direct sunlight.
Actually we sprayed the seats with a water repellant material used on boot leather. I believe that it would hold up to whatever mother nature can throw at it.
Good tip.
I have a real TreeLounge with bowhunter platform and “The Leveler” attachment which is an extremely useful accessory. With the leveler, you can adjust the angle of the stand with one hand, while you’re climbing, rather than having to make a guess of the tree’s diameter at the height you plan to hunt…. before climbing. I have it in storage a few hundred miles away, so I cannot get it to you immediately. Make a reasonable offer. I plan to buy some other hunting gear I need with the money. tom.holden@gmail.com
TOM WHAT YA WANT FOR IT?
Hey David – it sold right away…
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i have a used set of the old style wheels. also a set of used d shape back bars. beagleybop@cs.com
Hi my name is Kirk, I am now a proud owner of the tree lounge. It’s used of course I recently just received it off of craigslist. And I was wondering if anyone had any accessories to for it, I’ve been told there are TONS of accessories for this awesome Treestand. Please e-mail me at Kirk647@yahoo.com or where i can find some, even if its universal,but I much rather the original equipment
You have purchased one of the best designed tree stands ever made. You can anticipate that if given reasonable care and not left in the woods from season to season that it will last a lifetime. There are many hunters who have used these stands for 20-years and more. The most common failing is losing knobs in the woods, followed by seats being torn by sharp objects or weakening from long exposure to direct sunlight. The most frequent other thing that happens to them is being backed into or run over by vehicles in the dark or around camp.
I have original tree lounge un painted love it bought some knobs and other parts on e-bay. i am also looking for one for my son.
I have a tree lounge with bow platform and extra sling seat,I hate to sell it I have killed a lot of deer out of it;and I have had it so long, its almost like an old friend,but now its time to get a good ladder stand and leave the climbers to the younger guys, but there was a time I could skin up a georgia pine, and not blink twice,anyway I would take $160.00 bucks,you pick it up or pay shipping, I can be reached at carlsglass@comcast.net
still for sale?
Thanks Curtis but I’m looking for
The Ground Lounge Tree Stand.
I have a tree lounge bow hunter special (tree lounge with a platform) bought it in the early 90s used it for a few years but still in good shape. Would like to sell it you pay for the shipping. If interested email me at laeckrote@yahoo.com.
I have a tree lounge tree stand, almost in new shape and barely used. I’m looking to sell it, I’m too old to use it. If you’re interested e-mail me at lynette@catt.com
Im looking for a replament seat for me tree lounge tree stand. Thanks
Contact me at cut4fun@yahoo.com
Hi everyone I absolutely love the tree lounge I hope somebody starts the company I would really like to own another just to have a backup there is 1 thing I would really like to have is the paperwork how to put together how to put it up and how to carry it out the woods mostly putting it together where you can carry it out the woods I’m still having a little difficulty knowing that the way I have it is not correct.
I have the original owners document plus the bow hunting adapter supplement. I’ll scan it and send it as a PDF, but I definitely cannot get to it right away. It’s a surprisingly big document. Anyone else have a PDF of the manual? I bet I have the VHS video somewhere too.
Dear Tom, It is good to hear from you about Tree Lounge. As you can see, there is still a lot of interest in the company and its products. Hovey
No doubt – it’s interesting someone doesn’t try to start it up again.
At least three people are interested. I cannot say who is further along at this point, but Tree Lounge appears likely to be a re-start in some, or perhaps more than one, configuration. The danger is that this is a good, but limited market that is not likely to support more than one company to the degree that will make it truly viable. I can see that there might be several refinishers and rebuilders around the country, but only one manufacturerer of new Tree Lounge stands.
Tom I am in desperate need of a copy of the owners manual. Can you please email to me? I can figure out what bolt sizes I need to replace for my d version and I can’t figure out how to place the gun guide on the stand. Please help! Brent
I have the original model… does anyone have the angle adjusters and chill pad they want to sale
Thanks Jeff.. Jeffrey.brantley@pnc.com
hey my name is Mark and I have a Tree Lounge some where yeah I cant find it but I NEED ONE even if I
find mine please if any one can help me please call me 904-237-0150
markakolb@gmail.com
Does anyone have a tree lounge ladder stand for sale?
I have the latest and greatest bought just after the Wises regained ownership and have only used it once.Includes the gun holder,bow holder.bow hunting adapter,pillow,gear bag,chill pad,over sized knobs,seat leveler and shoulder straps.It’s the green powder coated finish and the D shaped aluminum tubing.Knee issues keeps me from using it and I would consider selling it so I can get a leverage ladder stand or if you can get the speed ladder from leverage stands I would trade.I have around $500.00 in it and the speed ladder sells new for $300.00.I would probably ask $400.00 to sell it out right and we could discuss the shipping costs. contact Mike at 928 699-1142 or email mjsweeter@msn.com
I have the latest and greatest bought after the Hices regained ownership and claimed these were the best built yet for strength and weight,it’s in new condition as I only used it on one hunt and climbed three times with it.Includes the gun holder, bow holder, bow hunting adapter, pillow, gear bad, chill pad, over sized knobs, seat angle adjuster, and shoulder straps. It’s the green powder coated finish and the D shaped aluminum tubing. Knee issues keep me from using it and I would consider selling it so I can get the Speed Ladder made by Leverage Ladder Stands. I have around $500 in the Tree Lounge, asking $400 to sell it out right or would trade for a new Speed Ladder. We could discuss shipping costs. Contact Mike at 928-699-1142 or mjsweeter@msn.com
have one for 325.00 plus shipping. Have assembly instructions 3 angle adjusters for stand has good camo paint.Call 903-578-0266. Stand is in very good shape
Ken is there anyway I could get a copy of the assembly instructions? I am trying to figure out how to place shooting guide on my d shape tree lounge
I have two and I’m willing to sell both. They both have gun holder, bow platform, chill pad, seat pad, etc. One is older and heavier model, and other is new model. I’ll sell for $ 200.00 each. I have a separated AC and I’m going to change to latter stands. John 804-814-8700
Michael my name is Darren if you still have the stand for sale please drop me a note at Darren.Hill@us.army.mil
If anyone has one for sale or knows of anyone that does please drop me a note @ Darren.Hill@us.army.mil
Thanks in advance
Darren
I know someone that has one for sale. I’ll find out his price, it comes with seat pad, pack, and pillow
I have a new tree lounge that has never been on a tree. Included is the stand, bow platform, bow holder, gun holder, pillow, chill pad, oversized knobs, shoulder straps and all hardware. It’s the green powder coated finish and the D shaped aluminum tubing. The price is $275.00 plus shipping which will be around $50.00. if interested call me at 352-250-8069.
I am interested in the tree lounge stand. Please email me at sendmailtome@hotmail.com or call 210.215.5299.
The wheel kit is easily made from 2 – 3″ pieces of 1 1/2″ aluminum angle and an old kids bike. Take the angle and drill two holes spaced to match tree lounge holes in one flat and one hole in middle of other flat. Take the wheels off the bike and bolt them through single hole, then use 2holes to bolt them to tree lounge. You now have a functional deer cart!
How do you attach the tires to the aluminum angle pieces?
hoveysmith where can i get a set of wheels for my tree loungr
I have posted your request on my blog. If someone has a set to sell, they will likely be in touch with you. These are not too difficult to make. I use sets of kiddy bike wheels salvaged from dumpsters and you can use aluminum blocks and a solid axel like the Hice’s did or go with drilled steel angle iron and short or all the way across axel segments. There are at least three variations of these wheel sets. One uses plastic wheels, while the better one employs small steel bicycle wheels. Both work, but I like the steel wheel version better.
update
as of now we have finally got some info on back assets on what treelounge had when the doors shut
investors are working on trying to get it cleaned up so there will be no asset
as for the patents most patents have run out and others are very close have allready got the motion rolling on new patents just kinda in limbo mode waiting on the sum part to get worked out then
we will start making tree lounges in OHIO
thank you all
if u need parts or a used lounge like new
call me or email or txt
david
dhbroncos@aol.com
937-470-7896
David it sounds like things are moving along. You need to consult with a patent lawyer about what exactly you can do with the patents. You can, and should, file for a trademark; but to be granted a patent you would have to produce some new physical feature or manufacturing process that the Hices did not employ. Just because a company changes hands or another person is producing the product, is not by itself grounds for filing a new patent on a line of products.
I was understanding if a patent was changed by 30%. You could apply for a new patent. I’ve owned three deluxe tree lounges. I met Mr Hice in Richmond, Va. He had the stand on a steel pole. It was incredible. That’s wene I bought my first stand. I can’t believe they are going to be built in China. Where is the tree lounge buisness at now with the patent? Is the copyright trademark for sale?
This is a very thorny problem and others have a nearly 2-year head start on working on reviving the Tree Lounge tree stand and once again making the original versions available to hunters. There is room for one new producer who is well financed with a good marketing plan and for a number of individuals who repair and/or refurbish these stands as one-person shops. The concept of bringing back these stands is popular, but the possibility is that more than one company may try it at once and all fail because of price competition between them and the small size of the market.
Is the trademark for sale. We have a aircraft industry here in Kansas that is suffering. It maybe a better location for starting a new company. Yes, the cost of the stands are more expensive. But there are people that will pay extra for a quality Treestand like the tree lounge. Putting together a good buisness plan is the tricky part? Having China build these are not what Margaret and Bob wants I’m sure. I’m just wondering if margret would have a meeting with me to let me pick her brain. I’m a 100% service connected veterian. And can get help from the SBA and Veterians Administration. My disability has helped me to know. When people say no or can’t. It makes me say yes and I can. It would be nice to have these stands made in America by disabled veterians. Bob Hice started this buisness by selling the tree lounge on the side of the road. And built the first stand out of wood. To me that says a lot about the tree lounge. And that mindset is how they built the buisness. And that mindset shouldn’t be outsourced to another country! How many stand companies send a video about the quality of a stand? And there Videos of margrets hunts were great. The tree lounge sells itself if you put it up agains other stands. I would also like to pick your brain about where the tree lounge. I think that the problem with the stand is when the original started getting modified. I’m just looking right now at the cost and production. Can’t you help me? Thanks for the help.
I have no direct connection with Tree Lounge, and my last contact with Margaret Hice was over two years ago. At that time she was the Sect. of the Georgia Chapter of Safari Club International and received E-mails through that address. I suggest that you Google the Georgia Chapter and attempt to communicate directly with her. As I mentioned, others may already have something in progress in regards to manufacturing these stands.
my name is ben just recently acquired a brand new tree lounge system 1a with the Margret special package all new in the box am considering selling if anyone is interested..stand itself is still shiney aluminum no box.stand has never been on a tree!!!! bowhunting adapter is in box (original plywood version).accessory package is still in original box. has the seatbelt type saftey harness. can ship at buyers expense. pics available upon request. please call or text 304-671-7794 stand is located at zip code 25428. already have two cant use a third
just wanted to let u know the formentioned stand will b listed on ebay in the next few days. thanks ben my email address is benniebob05@aol.com
bummer about the loss of a great product!! i absolutley love my original tree lounge!1 my partner uses the docs recliner and loves it!…the tree lounge is a little heavy to carry around..but if its a multi-day hunt and i can leave it in the woods…it is awesome!! ive probably lost some nice deer from being too comfortable and sleeping as they walk by..lol..the bow adaptor makes it nice to stand and stretch! we hunt in maine and go from dark to dark…without this stand there is no way i could do a full day without coming down! the bags suck and could have been better designed but the stand itself is wonderful!!!!
I have a real TreeLounge with bowhunter platform and “The Leveler” attachment . With the leveler, you can adjust the angle of the stand with one hand, while you’re climbing, rather than having to make a guess of the tree’s diameter at the height you plan to hunt…. before climbing. I also have the original bar, the nest type chill pad, pillow, gear bag,wheel kit, pack strap pads and support belt, gun holder hooks and the gun rest bar with the camouflage curtain. Over size knobs.It’s the D type frame green powder coad a little chipped and I believe it’s the extended model. The VA says I’m 70% disabled now so I guess my climbing days are over . if you are interested make an offer at anthony.tucker@us.army.mil I am located in Maryland.
I have a tree lounge with almost all of the accessories fror sale.
Send me an email, I only need the bottom climber piece for my tree stand.
markduret@yahoo.com
sorry already sold
Anthony H Tucker 426 Grasmere Drive Aberdeen, Md 21001
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I have a Tree Lounge for sale. Aprox. 1997 model, lightly used (very little paint chipped), bow hunters platform and bow holder. I am in northeast ohio, but willing to ship anywhere. Contact me at sallenarz@gmail.com if interested. Asking $350.
Do you still have the stand if so am interested
I have a tree lounge just the plan 1 stand only 250 plus shipping if anybody want
I have 1 for sale
I have just posted a YouTube video “Assembling a Used Tree Lounge Tree Stand” for those people who purchased a used one, but did not get the Owners Manual or other information. You can see the video at: http://youtu.be/LMRy8NvX0FU.
I have enjoyed reading comments on this blog. I came to it looking for info on what to sell my treelounge tree stand for. Wow, I wasn’t aware that they had sold the company and it later went out of business. I don’t have opportunity to hunt anymore, so I reluctantly have decided to sell my treelounge that I purchased in the early 90’s. I was unpainted aluminum, with the large knobs,bow stand attachment. I have custom camo painted the stand. Apparently it was such a good job that my son, who was in another stand only 50 yds. away, couldn’t see me when he looked away and then tried to find me again. Of course my personal camo and face paint didn’t hurt. From what I am reading, my original, made in the USA treelounge, is somewhat valuable. I would like to get $300 for it. If someone thinks that is reasonable, then email me at davidlori80@cox.net. I will send current pictures of the stand mounted on a pole or tree, even with me and my bow in it. I know, you can’t wait to see that, ha ha! David
Looking for Tree Lounge accessories…
Looking for Tree Lounge accessories… Please feel free to contact me at tha_ranch@hotmail.com
I have one of the original Tree Lounges that came in bare aluminum. I painted it in flat brown/black camo and it has held up very well since 1990. I also attached brown / black camo netting under black lounge material. I have video tape, manual also.I love this stand and have taken 84 deer out of it. Lower back problems prevent use of it now. Did have bow hunting platform, but did not use often so it got missing over the years. This it the safest stand I ever used. Never used a harness with it ever. Took many naps that way high up in a tree. Do not advise others to hunt that way just my choice. Never had it move once in it. You can get a rest aim in any direction, even behind you. Shot 3 deer with my Thompson Center muzzle loader out of it in as fast as I could reload once. They never saw what hit them. Will sell and can supply pics. Asking $200.00 and shipping. I live in Matthews, NC call 704-616-8372 or Email blackgold1982@hotmail.com ask for John.
I’ve been looking for a tree lounge with the bow adapter if anyone is selling.
Kelly, I have a one of the original Tree Lounges with bow hunting stand adapter that I’ve been considering selling. It is in good shape. I can send pictures. tom.holden@gmail.com
I have both old and new. Both have bow stand, Also have chill pad, rife holder, and bow holder on one. You can get back to me at jkovach83@yahoo.com Willing to sell for 150.00 ea. plus shipping
Hi John,
Do you still have it and is it still for sale? What price are you asking for it?
Thank you,
Jamez
I have a brand new tree lounge with the margret special package.stand and bow hunting adpt are still shiney alum. Stand is out of box and bow adpt and acessory package are in box and has assembly video hunt video and original order catalog can b seen on wv eastern panhandle craigslist in the next few days.the listing will have a list of accesories photographed fromcatalog thanks ben i can also b reached @benniebob05@aol.com
Hello Ben, Is your tree lounge still available? please get back, thanks
I would like to know where I could buy more bolts for the stand! Had my stand for over 20 years! Loaned to friend and he lost nuts and bolts on foot climber!
Go to your local hardware store. These are U.S. dimension bolts on the bow stand and also get appropriately sized wing nuts and lock washers. Match up and get some spares for your others too. Others may now also offer the bolts with reproduction knobs.
finding those exact bolts locally are hard find.got mine at bolt depot online.
I used to have one of the older model tree lounges back in the early 90’s. I agree it is the best stand ever made. Really sorry to see the company close. I wish i had never sold mine. Does anyone know where I can find one or two of the ground lounges? Not sure how many of them were produced, was going to purchase them last year until I found out the company closed. Any help would be appreciated.
I am sad to hear this. I was hoping to purchase another one (new). I have owned one for years which I purchased second hand. It is by far the best climbing tree stand that I have ever used. I guess that is not a fair statement. Once I owned one I never use anything other climbers! You could stay in it all day. My biggest problem was that it is so comfortable I fall asleep.
I occasionally get post on this blog for new in-box stands or those that have been very little used. Just keep checking back, you never know when one might turn up. Expect to pay $300 or more for tricked-out new stands.
Will do sir. Thanks for the reply. I still use mine but I may be replacing some parts this season. Mainly the plywood floor on the bow hunting attachment and the seat. This is a great product – not to mention I use to watch Mr. and Mrs. hunting videos all of the time.
The new plywood bottom for the bow stand is no real problem, but finding new seat materials can be. I polyurethane paint mine every couple of years and do not leave them out when I am not using them. If you needa new seat or knobs, etc. ask here andsomeone will be able to get them to you.
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Ya, my problem is that I have left it out all season while working over here in Afghanistan. I should be heading home in about two weeks and hope to be in a tree prior and during the rut! Thanks again for all of your help.
anyone have an original tree lounge for sale? refurbished is ok, but id like as close to original as possible. im a big fella (6’5″ 280) so im looking for one that’ll keep be from bouncing off the ground…because I don’t bounce well. thanks for any replies. my email is hwpriester@yahoo.com. im in florida.
If I was 6’5″, 280 I would use a ground blind!! LOL! I am only 5’8, 210lbs. and when I stand out on the archery platform I get a slight diving board affect for a few seconds. Great stand though I wouldn’t
use anything else though. Good luck!
I have one, with all options…i’m in Mi. I go to Florida, in March for bike week. 231-510.3one0seven
I’m 67 and don’t use my stand, its in great ship, included, Large wheels that attach to tree lounge to wheel deer out of the woods, they have never been used, delx pad, bow holder, gun holder, saw, bag that hangs from side to hold all your gear. Take it all for $350.00 Located in mi. e-mail me if interested. d.manning@chartermi.net
Hi, would you still have your tree lounge? Please advise.
I have a treelounge for sale have all the directions on how to assemble. Have angle adjusters for both the foot climber and stand. Stand has good paint job. CALL 903-5780266,or e-mail boydstax@gmail.com take 325.00
Anyone know what the little orange knob on the back of the seat back is? I got this stand from my brother with no literature with it and I found this little guy sticking out of the back (just barely). I was wondering is it inflatable or am I just crazy? Any help is appreciated! Also if anyone has any literature on it that would be great if you emailed it to aws0111@gmail.com thanks guys!
I HAVE A TREE LOUNGE, INTEND TO USE IT AGAIN THIS WEEKEND. WORKS GREAT AND LASTS FOREVER. INTERESTED IN SELLING IT FOR $400.00 HAD IT FOR TWENTY PLUS YEARS, EARLY MODEL. HAVE STAND SET FOR BACK PACKING OR 20″ WHEELS FOR PULLING, HAVE GEAR BAG, WOOD WEDGE FOR ADJUSTING, LARGE PLASTIC KNOBS, GUN HOOKS, FOOT CLIMBER AND CHILL PAD. I AM GETTING TO OLD AND FAT TO ENJOY CLIMBING, BEEN HUNTING ALL MY LIFE AND I BELIEVE IT IS THE BEST STAND OUT THERE, UNFORTUNATLY MY SON DOESN’T HUNT, NIETHER DOES MY GRANDKIDS, MY GREAT GRANDSON TALKS ABOUT IT? TAMPA FLORIDA ggbelin@gmail.com GOOD FOR WATCHING BLACK BEAR IN OCALA NATIONAL FOREST; OTHER COMPLAIN I SNORE
have a tree lounge bow adapter and chill pad best stand i ever bought might consider selling getting to old to climb jenkins.cypress@gmail.com
Perry,
What do you want for the tree lounge tree stand?
I have reproduced the shooting rail and a compleate aluminum bow platform. They are slightly different from the originals made by Tree lounge ( not to infringe on their trademark ) but work as they were made for the stand originally. If anyone is interested you can contact me and I can send you pics and prices. Thanks Rick.
Hi Rick,
I’m interested in your stand. I used the “Tree Lounge ” for over 25 years and I loved it. I had the original with the leveling block. I had some medical issues and thought I wouldn’t be hunting from a tree stand again so I sold it. Please send the information including the true weight of your stand and photos . Thank you, John
I have both old tree lounge and new one both have bow stand , chill pad ,seat pad, rifle holder on both and bow holder on old tree lounge.
Hi John, I’m interested in the new tree lounge you have. Please email all information on it . Thanks J.M.
Rick, can you send me info and pictures of your shooting rail? Thanks, Damon
I have an original with bow hunter platform for sale Madison wi. mfreund0322@gmail.com
I never use mine anymore since I hunt from a permanent blind now. I might as well sell it to someone that would use it.
I have a newer model with the adjustable leveler built right into the stand. It’s in great condition. Has Bow platform; Padded shooting rail; Tree nest pad that covers a large area including the sides; Chill pad; Pillow and a very light camo material that attaches to the shooting rail to partially conceal your body on all sides. Email sales@tpackard.com if interested. Located in Wisconsin.
Ive been trying to contact you but as of this time I haven’t heard from you. Please get back to me.firejmmabh@yahoo.com. Thanks, jm
I have been in contact with zoo8u and he is taking on-line bids for his outfit.
Ive been trying to reach you about your tree lounge
Still have it for sale?
I have a treelounge in very good condition that I would consider selling .It has the chill pad ,bow platform ,shooting rail and gun rests.
i have a older model tree lounge that i would sell with bowhunter adapter , i have two one i use and one i bought used. if intrested you can email me a thomason_234@hotmail.com. pleses put tree lounge in msg so i know its not spam
Hello i have had tree lounge for many years and have 2 and my son has that i give for x-mass when he was 16 he’s 30 now and we both still use them. At this point we need parts. Where do i go to get them. Thanks please let me know
There is no single supplier of all Tree Lounge parts. What parts do you need?
I’ve found some parts on ebay
any updates? someone needs to make these stands again!~
Not that I have heard. Perhaps your question will prompt a reply.
I’m in Saginaw, MI. I have (2) of the older square tube models with Bow Platforms. They are in good shape and have been painted. They both have Bow holders and safety restraints. I’ll sell them for $300 each. Call me at 989-714-37 one one. My name is Chuck. You can pick them up or I’ll ship them at your expense. Again they’re in good shape, seats are perfect, straps are good, and the paint is chipping, but otherwise they are great. I have 3 and don’t use these.
i am interested. do you still have one for sale?
Yes Curtis I still have one for sale. Call me at 989-714-3711 if youre still interested.
Good, how much are you asking? Are there any problems with it? Can you send me some pictures? Where are you/it located? Thanks
I got 1 to sale 2058615360
Hello Chuck, do you still have one left? I used a friend of mine’s and I’m sold.
Hey Guys- The tree lounge stand company went out of bussiness couple years ago. Partly because they had such a massive recall on the leveler in which the article says that if a heavy load is imapacted on the leverler that could crack and the bolts under the leverler could bend. Also I had heard from my couson that they had been sued by a hunter that had climbed up in a tree 30 to 40 feet high and the bolts broke. The poor guy ended up as a paraplgic for life. It must been true I had asked a sales rep about this from the tree lounge company and he asked me how I found out about it. I found about it from my couson due it was his hunting buddy who was the one who had the accident in the tree lounge. You can read more about it on this. website ( http://www.consumeraffairs.com) There are some tree lounge stands still available here and there.Me myself I changed from treestands to groundblinds couple years ago. Please be safe out there replace anything like bolts and nuts with heavy duty grade 8 bolts and nuts. Good luck in the hunting season.
I would be interested to know if these were the old or new style stands with the D profile members.
I do still have one for sale. There are no problems with it. I live in Saginaw Mi.