Monsterbuck
Active Member
I want to bring attention to anybody who has purchased or was thinking about purchasing a Hunter's View brand treestand. These stands are sold at Wal-mart and other discount stores.
The Packaging has the TMA (Treestand Manufacturers Associotion) Seal on it and the in -store signage claims they are TMA certified but a review of the TMA website shows that nearly all of their stand failed in testing for certification.
TMA Certification Status
I contacted the John Louk, executive director of the TMA. He confirmed that the status of the stands was "failed" but declined to elaborate stating "At the present time I am not at liberty to share any details of the matter. I can assure you that the TMA board is working with Hunter's View to resolve this matter as quickly as possible.
I would also share with you that the members of TMA are encouraged to participate in the certification process. The testing is done by 2 approved independent testing firms and once they have completed the process, TMA is notified of the certification for all products of the member that have met TMA standards. TMA does not certify the product, however the member is encouraged to use the TMA logo and certification status to market those products that have met TMA standards."
In my opinion it would be wise to avoid these stands that have failed to meet industry standards and the TMA refuses to comment on. A cheap stand is no bargain if it puts your life in danger.
The Packaging has the TMA (Treestand Manufacturers Associotion) Seal on it and the in -store signage claims they are TMA certified but a review of the TMA website shows that nearly all of their stand failed in testing for certification.
TMA Certification Status
I contacted the John Louk, executive director of the TMA. He confirmed that the status of the stands was "failed" but declined to elaborate stating "At the present time I am not at liberty to share any details of the matter. I can assure you that the TMA board is working with Hunter's View to resolve this matter as quickly as possible.
I would also share with you that the members of TMA are encouraged to participate in the certification process. The testing is done by 2 approved independent testing firms and once they have completed the process, TMA is notified of the certification for all products of the member that have met TMA standards. TMA does not certify the product, however the member is encouraged to use the TMA logo and certification status to market those products that have met TMA standards."
In my opinion it would be wise to avoid these stands that have failed to meet industry standards and the TMA refuses to comment on. A cheap stand is no bargain if it puts your life in danger.