Ol’Man Treestands introduced a new aluminum series for 2010. The AlumaLite CTS (Climbing Stand Series) and AlumaLite FPS (Fixed Position Stand). Both the CTS and FPS are made of lightweight, but high strength, aluminum tubing and share many features of some of the proven previous stands in the Ol’Man Treestands portfolio. The CTS has an improved cable system and an 18” X 32” standing platform, paired with an upgrade to the foot straps making it a very versatile and easy to use climber. The overall weight of the climber is 21lbs. and has a 300lbs. weight capacity.

The FPS is a lightweight wonder weighing in at only 12lbs.! Yet it has a 250lbs. weight limit and a solid 21” X 30” standing platform. Add in an extra large cushioned seat and the FPS makes Ol’Man’s first run of aluminum fixed position stands a solid hit. Both stands make a trip to the woods a lighter load!

Visit www.olmanoutdoors.com for more information.

By Duane Taylor

TalkHunting Pro Staffer Duane "Duane72" Taylor was born in western NY. As the son of a pastor, he spent several childhood years in Wisconsin, then West Virginia where he graduated high school before landing in Rhode Island. Moving out on his own, Duane spent a few years in Texas before enlisting in the US Air Force where he served for four years, stationed in Germany and South Carolina, and took part in Operation Desert Shield. After, he returned to RI where he served an additional year in the Air National Guard and married his fiancé Desiree. He now works full-time as the Facility Manager of his church, as well as volunteer serves on the board of Deacons. Duane cherishes his life with Desiree and is the proud father of two boys.

Growing up in a family that, even though they were not opposed to it, had minimal interest in hunting, Duane had few, if no, opportunities to experience the world of hunting for himself. He has always had an enjoyment of fishing and holds fond memories of fishing the ponds and lakes of Wisconsin with his dad and siblings. Always having a deep interest in hunting though, he took it upon himself to get started the year after settling home in Rhode Island. Armed with nothing more than an ancient recurve given to him by an old man in his church when he was in his teens, and decked out in his Air Force BDUs, he plunged into what would soon become a passion, hobby, and lifestyle.

It was several years before Duane would arrow his first deer with a used compound bow he had "upgraded" to. But those first years brought with them many valuable lessons, mentors, and friends and were the foundations of the successful years that followed. Hunting also the shotgun and muzzleloader seasons, spring & fall turkey, as well as some small game and coyote, Duane spends a great deal of time in the woods or preparing to be there. His other passions are most importantly God, his family, and his off-season fix of motorcycles.