{"product_id":"banks-outdoor-skid-kit-stskid","title":"Banks Outdoors Skid Kit -  STSKID","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanks Outdoors Skid Kit -  STSKID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e: Skid Kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e: STSKID\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Accessories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Brand\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanks Outdoors Hunting Blind Skid Kit STSKID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: right;\" alt=\"Banks Outdoors Skid Kit STSKID\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/7474\/4920\/files\/Square_Infographic_7_1_600x600.png?v=1737148917\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"Point\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Why\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy consider this skit kit for your deer hunting setup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Skid Kit mounts to both the 4' and 8' Tower (NOT INCLUDED), creating a 4' or 8' Skid System (2020 version only), which is easy to move around the property and get in and out when hunting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Why\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eHunting Blind Tips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Way to Raise a Box Blind:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e1. Finding the Ideal Spot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis is what it all comes down to. You have to check what direction the wind is coming from. When selecting a location, make sure you have your hunting blind out of the line of sight of the animals. Place the blind so it forces wildlife to cross it instead of facing it directly when they enter the area. This will help you with concealment and to keep the wildlife away from discovering you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSet-up the box blind as per the instruction manual. Unpack the blind and start spreading out all the pieces and get everything organized so you know where everything goes. Scatter all your pieces and make sure that you have all the parts to assemble the blind. To speed up the process, pre-sort all bolts, nuts, and washers. Another important thing you should think about is how you’re gonna shoot out of it, which direction you need to turn it, where do you want the ladder or how to access it. It’s a lot easier to build it in the direction that you wanted rather than turning it around later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. The Art of Being Elevated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere are two ways you can raise your box blind. Just make sure you have your ratchet strap, anchoring cable and 3-4 friends that are ready to help you out. You need to check what is the best height for your stand or how far you should put it up in the air. You need to be up above the deer’s line of sight where they can’t see you and high enough where you think the wind is gonna be dispersed better. For bow hunting, 10 ft. is recommended because too high means too acute.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eTractor or Skid Loader\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOne way to raise a box blind is with the help of a tractor or skid loader. Once your box blind is assembled and slides into its platform, you can follow these instructions (this can be done with 10 ft. or 15 ft. stands): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePosition cardboard on the floor to protect the handrails of the box blind. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRoll the box blind onto handrails over the cardboard. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFollow the instructions to assemble the stand. Allow safe distance between tractor and stand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eInstall anchoring cable to the stand. Use 1” or 2” ratchet strap to secure legs of the stand resting on the ground to the 1” rebar pin so the stand does not slide. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSecure one end of the strap to the eye hook on the bottom base. Secure to the tractor or skid loader. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlace the strap over the top of all bracing and then pull slowly until the box blind is raised.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/7474\/4920\/files\/HBHQ_1_480x480.jpg?v=1581630742\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eWinch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHave you got a winch on your truck or ATV? This is another way to raise a box blind. Get a long piece of rope and build a very big A-frame (at least 16’ tall) out of some small trees or 2x6 Ts (nailed and tied together about 12” from the top). Dig a couple of good-sized holes and drop the legs of your frame in there. The A-frame will need to be upright, but leaning towards the stand. The rope should go over the top of the A-frame and be attached to the top of the stand. Allow a safe distance and winch the box blind up. Don't forget to build (or take) a ladder or steps to get to the door once you raise it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/7474\/4920\/files\/HBHQ_2_480x480.jpg?v=1581630772\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe beauty of being elevated is that you can see a lot better, as far as observing goes. You can see further and watch the deer approach. When you’re up there, it keeps your scent up higher and disperses it better so you’re less likely to get noticed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhile you’re anxiously awaiting the hunting season, make sure everything’s been checked and ready. Anchoring down the bottom all the way would help a lot ‘cause you might have bad weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"paragraph\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHunters may only have an opportunity to hunt for once or twice a year, but if the location of the box blind is good, you can hope to make big bucks or maybe somebody’s first doe. Call or chat with us now so we can assist you in choosing and raising the best box blind and stand for you. Don’t miss out on what we’ve got coming up for you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"paragraph\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Why\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGive your deer hunting blind the ultimate upgrade with this Banks Outdoors skid kit!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"Point\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with any Banks Outdoors hunting blinds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with Deck Plate (2020 version only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttaches to the 4' and 8' Steel Tower (NOT INCLUDED)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteel skids allow you to easily move blinds around property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be pulled forward or backward for easy blind placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuick assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat Our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"311\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"221\"\u003eEasy Blind Relocation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Allows you to move your Banks Outdoors hunting blind effortlessly without disassembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"423\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"341\"\u003eHeavy-Duty Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Built from durable materials to withstand rough terrain and repeated movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"540\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"426\" data-end=\"458\"\u003eCompatible with Banks Blinds\u003c\/strong\u003e: Designed for seamless integration with Banks Outdoors blinds for a secure fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"646\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"565\"\u003eAll-Terrain Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: Enables smooth transportation across fields, wooded areas, and uneven ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"759\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eQuick Installation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Simple setup makes it easy to attach and start repositioning your blind immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"866\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"790\"\u003eWeather-Resistant Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Built to endure harsh outdoor conditions, ensuring long-term durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"253\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"74\"\u003eQ: What is this product?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"77\"\u003eA: The Banks Outdoors Skid Kit is an accessory designed to make Banks Stump hunting blinds easily portable by allowing them to be dragged or repositioned without disassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"554\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"284\"\u003eQ: What are its features?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"287\"\u003eA: This kit includes durable, heavy-duty skids that attach to the base of the blind, enabling smooth movement across various terrains, from fields to wooded areas. It is built to withstand rugged outdoor conditions and makes relocating blinds quick and hassle-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"737\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"584\"\u003eQ: Where can it be used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"587\"\u003eA: Ideal for hunting properties where mobility is important, allowing hunters to adjust blind placement based on game movement and seasonal changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"944\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"771\"\u003eQ: Why choose this skid kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"774\"\u003eA: Its rugged construction, easy installation, and ability to make hunting blinds mobile make it an excellent investment for hunters who need flexibility in their setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eMaintenance Tips\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"184\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"65\" data-end=\"93\"\u003eInspect for Wear \u0026amp; Tear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regularly check for cracks, rust, or structural damage, especially in high-stress areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"292\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"208\"\u003eRust Prevention:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a rust-resistant coating or paint to metal components to prevent corrosion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"404\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"326\"\u003eTighten Bolts \u0026amp; Fasteners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure all bolts and hardware are securely tightened to maintain stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"511\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"435\"\u003eLubricate Moving Parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply lubricant to any moving or sliding components for smooth operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"640\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eClear Debris:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the skid kit free from mud, dirt, and debris to prevent unnecessary wear and maintain easy mobility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"782\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"675\"\u003eCheck for Proper Alignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure the skid kit is correctly positioned and securely attached to your blind for safe transportation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Banks Outdoors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46413398999265,"sku":"STSKID","price":355.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9776\/9953\/files\/Banks-Outdoor-Skid-Kit-STSKID-1.jpg?v=1746267613","url":"https:\/\/sportsteez.com\/products\/banks-outdoor-skid-kit-stskid","provider":"EP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}