Need advice: Lightweight Climbing Stand

kwilson16 · 04-23-2008, 06:03 AM

I am considering the purchase of a lightweight climbing stand to supplement my Ambush Saddle. I would like the following features:

- Minimal weight (15-18 lbs) for longer walks
- Must have bar that rasies in front of shooter to rest muzzleloader/rifle

I am looking at the Lone Wolf Sit and Climb and the Summit Razor SS. The Razor 3 lbs heavier. I am not sure if the climbing bar on either of these stands will work as a rifle rest.I am hoping some of you guys can provide experiences that makes this big ($) decision easier. Please advise!

Lone Wolf Sit and Climb: http://www.lonewolfstands.com/shoppingcart/Products/Alpha-Sit-and-Climb-Combo__SACCSH.aspx

Summit Razor SS: http://www.summitstands.com/catalog.aspx?catid=razor

CIDEERHUNTER · 04-23-2008, 07:34 AM

U SHOULD GET ANY SUMMIT THEY R LIGHTWEIGHT AND EASY TO OPERATE

YooperMike · 04-23-2008, 08:22 AM

For comfort, go with the Summit, no one can sit still being uncomfortable.

BobCo19-65 · 04-23-2008, 08:32 AM

Lone Wolf Alpha. But, I don't use one with a bar. Gets in the way for archery.

kwilson16 · 04-23-2008, 11:58 AM

Well, the Summit weighs 21 lbs and the Lone Wolf weighs 18 lbs. Most of my hunts involve walks of 0.5-1.0 miles in moderately warm NC fall hunting weather.MyAPI seems bulky and heavy.

Can anyone speak to the practical difference in weights between the Summit Razor and Lone Wolf Sit & Climb?

P.S. My old API whatever model only weighs 22 lbs.

early in · 04-23-2008, 12:10 PM

I have an '05 LW sit and climb, only 14lbs. I love it!

kwilson16 · 04-23-2008, 01:11 PM

The website says that the sit and climb weighs 21 lbs. Are the older ones lighter?

Countryboy45683 · 04-23-2008, 02:15 PM

The biggest complaint about the lone wolf was comfort, the folks at lone wolf have taken that to heart and came out with a new seat setup.I have one ordered. There really is no rifle rest but I am handy with steel so will prolly be making one that clips on.

kwilson16 · 04-23-2008, 05:07 PM

I was thinking the same thing about fabricating a removable rifle rest -for the hand climber, if possible.

Countryboy - why did choose the sit and climb over the hand climber?

Rhody Hunter · 04-23-2008, 07:56 PM

I have the summit razor ss. It is very comfortable and light . the rail swings out of the way if you need too. It tilts down a little low for a gun rail that is the only thing i wish i could change on it but a very good stand to be in for those long hunts