How Ol’ Man’s Jaw & Truss Systems Lock Down Ladder Stands

A ladder stand can have all the height, room and comfort a hunter wants, but none of it matters if the setup moves, squeaks or feels unstable against the tree. Ol’ Man Outdoors addresses those problems with two technologies built into many of its ladder stands: the Clamp Down Jaw System and Stabilizer Truss System.

Lock It Down Before the Climb

The Clamp Down Jaw System is designed to secure the ladder stand tightly against the tree while the hunter is still on the ground. Once positioned, the system creates a firm point of contact that helps hold the stand in place while the remaining straps are attached and tightened.

That ground-level connection adds stability before the hunter begins climbing and helps take some of the uncertainty out of setting a ladder stand.

Putting Tension Where It Matters

The Stabilizer Truss System complements the Jaw by applying tension through the ladder structure. That added support helps reduce the squeaks, creaks and unwanted movement that can become especially noticeable during quiet sits.

The design can also provide more flexibility when choosing a tree. Its stabilizer configuration allows certain Ol’ Man ladder stands to work with offset or less-than-perfect trees that might otherwise make stand placement difficult.

Built Into the Ol’ Man Ladder Stand Lineup

Ol’ Man uses its Jaw and Truss technology across a variety of single- and two-person ladder stands, giving hunters options ranging from lighter, more compact setups to extra-wide stands built for long sits.

Models featuring the systems include the Comfort Lite, Final Shot, Big Daddy, Final Shot Extra-Wide, Big Daddy Extra Wide, Marksman and Skyscraper. Depending on the model, hunters can also find features such as Textilene seating, padded armrests, oversized platforms, footrests and adjustable shooting rails.

Together, the Clamp Down Jaw and Stabilizer Truss systems tackle two things hunters notice quickly in a ladder stand: movement and noise. The result is a more secure, quieter foundation before the hunt even begins.

Learn more: Visit Ol’ Man Outdoors for additional information on its Jaw & Truss ladder stand lineup.

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