Thank you for the information. That is truly sad. I do not know the reason it would be discontinued, but something tells me that competition from the imported knock-offs--imitations of its own product!--might have had something to do with the death of the Byer of Maine Vario :-(
What a strong and great stand it was (40 second video) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBPFXgoGDBU
I'm pleased to own two Byer of Maine hammock stands, plus the 20" extender (which I have never had to use, but may well be perfect for a bridge hammock). I will treat them with increased respect from here forward...lol. I don't really need two, so if someone wanted to buy one from me ($150, $20 extra for the extender) and pick it up (central IL), I'd consider it; I need a pair of inline skates. LOL (I have to stop investing in hobbies like hammocking and inline skating that are "so ten minutes ago", less popular than a pet prairie dog; what's my next obsession...tie-dying t-shirts?)
Cheers.
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