Best Climbing Stand for Woman Hunter?

Skadi · 11-08-2005, 08:10 PM

I really believe shooting towards the ground is safest, but just don't know if I could manage a climbing tree stand. We don't own property, so I have to take my tree stand with me to/from each site. I'd appreciate any help. Also, which model and accessories for any recommended stands. Thanks.

zekeskar · 11-08-2005, 08:29 PM

I have a summit Viper which is an excellent stand and easy to use - after you mess with it and practice a little. A friend's wife, with no previous experience, was able to climb with it just fine.

If you're concerned about weight and pure simplicity as well as basic safety, I used an Ol' Man treestand with a front rail once. Very simple and light - webbing seat instead of solid, but very comfortable and warm with the addition of a simple foam pad.

keyshunter · 11-10-2005, 05:55 AM

My g/f has used a Summit Viper for about five years, and really likes it. It is lightweight, and REALLY sticks to a tree. I have an old API Magnum Supreme which I think is more comfortable, but is not quite as easy toset up.
Accessories: use a full body harness from the beginning of the climbuntil you are back on the ground. And don't forget to tie the 2 sections together.I have made hundreds of climbs with several different stands over the years with no problems.But once last year, when I was getting set to descend, the bottomplatform came loose and descended without me. It happened in a heartbeat, and,were it notfor the rope tieing the two pieces together, would have made for an interesting evening.

Rebel Hog · 11-10-2005, 10:03 AM

I have 2 of the older Tree Lounges that I bought 10yrs ago and will not trade them for nothing!

superflyhunter · 11-10-2005, 05:36 PM

They are all good just find one you are compfortable with.

Skadi · 11-10-2005, 05:50 PM

How difficult are they to climb with? And I hunt both bow and firearm seasons, so I need a good all-around climber.
And thanks very much for all of these great responses. You have all been wonderfully helpful.

akaSharkey · 11-10-2005, 06:24 PM

I would suggest a stand up sit down type climber. Thet are enclosed in the front, which can be difficult during archery season, but the ease of climbing and added saftey easily makes up for it. I would avoid a open front stand that you have to climb with upper body strength. With all that being said summit makes a great stand with the best of both worlds http://www.summitstands.com/catalog.aspx?catID=Razor