Angle for slanted front hive stands?

[bee crazy]

what angle is the slanted landing board of a hive stand should be? or does it even matter, and for that matter are the slanted fronts even necessary. I presently have SBB bottoms made up with a 4" porch or landing area at the entrance but no slanted landing board. Should I add one?

thanks

[drobbins]

the one I have is on a 45, but I wouldn't think you'd need one with a 4" porch

Dave

[Joseph Clemens]

I don't use landing boards, I just make my bottom boards 24 inches long -- gives a little extra room in front for the same purpose.

[Jerrymac]

I don't have a landing board of any kind. Just about 1/2 inch of space to land on if they wish to, but they just fly right into the hive most of the time.

[Michael Bush]

I used to put landing boards on, but since I went to top entrances I've seen they never use them anyway.  They are a waste of material and work.  Any angle will do.  The only real purpose of the angle is to run the water off.

[bee crazy]

Thanks guys, kinda what I thought but thought I'd better ask. Everyone on this forum has been so helpful!  and Nice

Thanks again