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Post by Alabama on Sept 15, 2014 8:41:06 GMT -5
I'm in the market for a new climber. Here's what I want. Lightweight, EASE OF USE, has shooting rest and needs to be safe. Would appreciate any ideas and suggestions.
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Post by bestill on Sept 15, 2014 8:42:28 GMT -5
Imo. Lone wolf tree stands are top notch.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2014 9:16:27 GMT -5
Lone Wolf are great lightweight compact climbers but give up a little on comfort IMO. I like my summits a lot.
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Post by Alabama on Sept 15, 2014 9:36:26 GMT -5
A summit is high on my list. I like the cable lock system.
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Post by Dave W on Sept 15, 2014 12:46:23 GMT -5
Check out XOP stands also. Essentially a Lone Wolf at a better price. Lone Wolf let their patent run out and if I have the facts right, the LW design came from the guy that heads up XOP. Tough to beat a Summit for comfort and all day sits. This place has unbelievable prices on the XOP. www.fieldsupply.com/general-store/hunting.html?uhc_brand=3662
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2014 15:28:10 GMT -5
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Post by wirtbowhunter on Sept 15, 2014 17:27:24 GMT -5
Everyone is going to have an opinion on this one, but do yourself a favor and look at treewalker treestands before you buy one. Do a few searches on the web and see how many negative posts you find on them.
Light, large platform, rock solid in the tree, and very easy to attach at the bottom of the tree in the dark. I've used a bunch of different ones and it is by far the best in my opinion.
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Post by deermangler on Sept 16, 2014 0:04:34 GMT -5
Ol' man tree stands are my favorite. Small compact so your not snagging on branches when you going through the woods. Also very quiet when on your back or climbing a tree. They are simple almost primitive. Not knocking some of the other stands but few of my buddies have the Summit stands and they are so loud going throught the woods all you hear is tink clank rattle. But they are very comfy. IMO comfort=bulk
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Post by Alabama on Sept 16, 2014 8:37:45 GMT -5
Thanks for all the replies. I ordered the Summit Viper SD .
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2014 10:45:23 GMT -5
I have that one as well and think you will be happy with it. You will appreciate the sit and climb for when you want to be quieter. The extra weight is worth the comfort and I only take my open front if I have to hike it over a mile. Just spend the 5 extra seconds to cinch it together well and it will be nice and quiet while walking. Quake makes some great backpacking straps by the way.
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Post by deermangler on Sept 16, 2014 13:09:38 GMT -5
Congrats! You'll be happy with your choice. I hope you have a good safety vest as well. Good luck and be safe this season.
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Post by Alabama on Sept 16, 2014 13:43:37 GMT -5
Doesn't the climber come with a safety vest? Or do I need to purchase one.
Been a while since I used a climber. Shooting houses and ladder stands are what I have become accoustomed to. Just plan on hunting a couple new areas this year that aren't improved for us lazy hunters.
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Post by deermangler on Sept 16, 2014 14:02:00 GMT -5
Not 100% sure if they come with one. I think they do but they might be the cheap ones that always got twisted up on me. For sure better than nothing. I have a couple of Hunter Safety System vest that work the best in my opinion.
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Post by Alabama on Sept 16, 2014 14:40:23 GMT -5
Ok, when it comes, I will check it out. Already looked at the HSS vest. camo/orange reversible.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2014 16:46:27 GMT -5
I like the hunter safety system and then use a climbing carabiner( rated for supporting humans) and the seat of the pants slip style rope. If you have several stands just leave the ropes up there and climb and click. I made my own extra ropes and cinch knots but I bet that's not kosher!
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Post by deermangler on Sept 16, 2014 19:08:15 GMT -5
One thing to think about when buying the vest is getting one big enought to fit over a heavy coat if your in colder areas. Some guys put the vest under the coat. Main thing is have a saftey system.
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Post by Alabama on Sept 16, 2014 19:43:18 GMT -5
I took the extra layers of clothing into account. I don't see how it under your coat would work for safety, fall and be turned upside down or in a crazy position.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 16, 2014 19:55:50 GMT -5
I believe it is safer the closer you get it to your body but I don't know what the real answer is. If you are bow Huntington it works well to have the vest under your coat and the tether sticking out the back of your neck. The HSS also has seat belt style clips that are nice to keep hidden under your clothes.
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Post by Alabama on Sept 18, 2014 22:30:55 GMT -5
My summit viper Sd was waiting on me when I got home today.
Just a couple observations
Stand was basically fully assembled
Instructions are crap!
Harness, will probably serve purpose if I could figure out how to put it on when it's dark.
Seat feels very comfortable.
Appears to be well constructed
Come with back park straps. They will do for short distances.
But for $258 shipped toy door and only 20 lbs. it appears to be a nice wide and roomy stand.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2014 11:41:22 GMT -5
Hint triple hint... That green strap that goes around the top half and around the tree is very very important. If you don't have it it is likely the top will slide down when you stand up. Causes shat pants.
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Post by Dave W on Sept 19, 2014 12:44:48 GMT -5
Primarily use hang-ons with steps but my favorite stand has my Summit Broadhead Backpacker anchored in the tree. Just so much more comfortable than our hang-ons.
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Post by Alabama on Sept 19, 2014 18:42:43 GMT -5
LOL yea Myers, it has that strap.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2014 19:25:36 GMT -5
It's very easy to misplace in the dark and it does no good at the bottom of the tree. I have the saddle bags on mine and as soon as I unbundle the stand I put that strap in one of the bags.
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Post by tnhunter54 on Sept 20, 2014 5:30:59 GMT -5
As Myers said the green strap is very important part of your new stand and your seat will fall when you stand with only a slight bump from your leg. I always just re hook the strap to the seat after removing from the the tree.
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Post by floormat1957 on Sept 25, 2014 9:09:37 GMT -5
I agree with Ohioguy. Timbertall tree stands are hard to beat. Light weight. Mine is rated for 300 lbs. but only weighs 14 lbs. They have one that weighs 12 lbs. but is only rated for 250 lbs. That one is 2 inches narrower which does make a difference sitting in it all day. It has adjustments to easily level both parts. It's very comfortable. I have taken some great naps in mine. You would really have to work very hard to fall out of the seat when you are napping as the seat hangs well below the top edge of the stand. Also a gun holder can be mounted on it. I can actually climb (with it unloaded of course) rather than using a rope to pull my gun up.
Can you tell I'm really sold on this stand. Have been using mine for 8 or 9 years now. No accidents or slips. It works great on pine trees also.
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