Looking at other stand threads on here got me to thinking.........
Im a big guy, 6'2 300lbs....not too concerned with weight capacity, my New Years Resolution is to get back to where I was before I went to college 5 years ago (or there abouts lol)...tired of being tired, and going to lose it if it's the death of me....Id rather die trying than not....anyway thats another issue I wont bother with.
Regardless, back then and now, I have trouble finding a comfortable stand. My arse is boney and belly buldging (for now, altho I dont expect to look 18 again lol) and legs long.
I know theres got to be some on here who have similar problems. Right now, I hunt out of a combination of climber (which is comfortable, but not bow friendly, mostly gun hunt it), couple of ladder stands, and a Gorilla King Kong (I think? largest model, plus a foot rest) and climbing sticks. Would like to add some more lock-ons to the arsenal, but want to spend my money in the right spot.
What do you big guys use? That being said, my first bow kill came when I was 17, and about 70lbs lighter, on the smallest $40 CHAIN on imaginable. Cant stand to sit more than 3 hours or so.
If you are looking for a new climber you should really check out the EQ24 by Equalizer. I can't say enough about it. It has a 350lb rating and is 24'' wide. It is wide enough that I can turn around in it and not touch the sides of the stand. I love it. It is very soild and the most user friendly climber I've ever used. As I said before, this stand was built by hunters not a lab coat guy.
As for lock-ons you will probably be better off by going with one of the smaller name companies that make really big ones with 350lb+ weight limits. Only bad thing is that they can be rather expensive. Just take a few minutes and do a search on google. Check the link below, they make some big stands.
Yea, the equalizer company is in Wilmington NC if I'm not mistaken. I currently have a Lone Wolf but if I were going to get another climber it would be the Equalizer. I really would like the ability to adjust as you climb up the tree.I am 6'1" and about 190#. My Lone Wolf hand climber is what I use most of the time because of the light weight backpacking and I do use it for all day sits but the sit and climb seat is way more comfortable.
I am with you. I weigh about 260. I bought a two man stand from Sportsmanguide and it was still tight for me. I am going to hunt tripods next year. Not to high, Maybe 15 ft. I did take my buck from my treestand this year , but it was a struggle. I shot my does from a tripod and found it much easier.
I'm around 6'5" and weigh around 300 lbs and I use a Summit Viper. I'm looking at losing some weight this year, but I still want a Summit Goliath or the new Titan (?) because of the increased room.
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