Anyone use a LoneWolf Climber

[TN Deer Hunter]

I am thinking of getting a Lone Wolf Sit and climb or Hand climber to be more mobile this coming season instead of being in lock ons all the time. I was wondering if any of you guys use them and how they are in comfort and ease of use. Thanks for any info

[nodog]

Look them over first and compare the specs to make sure you know what your getting.

[Edcyclopedia]

I tried the hand climber last year and brought it back after smashing my face against the tree on a few occassions.
Never made it up the tree more than 5 feet. I watched their video and read instructions a few times, but the lever system never seemed to hold the rubber belt.
I tried a few things to help the lever situation and never had faith that it would hold me 20' feet high.
I have had 2 other climbers to date of the past 15 years, so I was looking @ the Lone Wolf as an expensive upgrade that failed.
Now I could lose 15 pounds but that would put me @ 165lb., so weight wasn't the issue!!
It is a nice looking and a light climber, but the most expensive.
I ended up bringing it back and getting a Summit and love it, API also has a nice climber, give those comanies a look.

[early in]

It's the only treestand I'll ever use! I have a LW sit and climb (14.5lbs) and the Assault hang-on, that only weighs 8.5lbs! The sit and climb is very quiet, very stable & secure, and very well costructed. I will say it's not the most comfy stand for all day sits, so I add my own little cushion (I have one of the older ones). LW stands are NOT cheap, but you usually get what you pay for!

[titleist_03]

Spend the extra money and save you forearms with the sit and climb. Way easier to climb with and saves yours upper body from doing too much work.

[Cougar Mag]

but the lever system never seemed to hold the rubber belt.
I tried a few things to help the lever situation and never had faith that it would hold me 20' feet high.

I don't have any idea how or why the cam(lever) system wouldn't work for you. I've owned 3 LW sitnclimbs.........no problems whatsoever and once the cams are closed, they stay closed. Safest climbing stand on the market IMO. I'll be owning another one before the season.

[BobCo19-65]

I like the alpha climber, not the sit and climb.

[early in]

ORIGINAL: Cougar Mag

I don't have any idea how or why the cam(lever) system wouldn't work for you. I've owned 3 LW sitnclimbs.........no problems whatsoever and once the cams are closed, they stay closed. Safest climbing stand on the market IMO. I'll be owning another one before the season.

I couldn't agree more! I've been using my sit and climb for 6 years, and NEVER had a single problem, EVER, with any part of my stand.

[Edcyclopedia]

I sure tried my best with it, but with the bark rash [:@] I decided to get rid of it.
I should have called you guys to help me out?
I'll stick with my Summit just the same

[Brett/IL]

ORIGINAL: Edcyclopedia

I sure tried my best with it, but with the bark rash [:@] I decided to get rid of it.
I should have called you guys to help me out?
I'll stick with my Summit just the same

I find this kind of funny. I am 6'1" and 240lbs. I tried my best not to have to spend the money on the Lone Wolf. I bought an Ol' Man. It wasnice, safe, and comfortable. But, I found it heavy and slow to set up. Then I bought a Summit Bushmaster. I found it to be loud to put on the tree and it came with the option of rapid tree descent. I was coming down one evening and the stand was nice enough to save me the effort and slide the last 15 feet. My arms looked like burger. I promptly sold it and bought a sit and climb. I have never looked back. It is by far and away the lightest, easiest use, and safest climber I have ever used.