First Look: Hawk Helium Hammock Apex Platform

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posted on September 18, 2020
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For hunters seeking an extremely light and mobile hunting platform, Hawk has released the Helium Hammock Apex Platform. Weighing in at a mere 3.6 lbs., the platform sets up quickly in almost any tree, with any tree saddle on the market. With a fully adjustable 12X11.75-inch platform, users will be able to adjust accordingly for all-day comfort and shoot 360-degrees around any tree. To attach, the Helium Hammock Apex Platform is equipped with one silent attachment pull-tight strap and tree digger teeth that will bite into bark. Weight limit is 300 pounds. For more information on the Apex Platform, which doubles the surface area of the company's Helium HSP platform at barely any additional weight, please visit hawkhunting.comMSRP: $99.99

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