Best climbing stand for a fatboy??

mcduck · 07-08-2003, 11:26 PM

I' m in the market for a stand and am pretty new to the market. I weigh about 230 lbs. and would like to find a climbing stand that' s light, easy to set up, and will support my oversized rear-end.

Any suggestions??

down wind · 07-09-2003, 06:32 PM

I am about 6' 2" and 240 I have a Summit an O' l man and have used an API. All three will work well. Of the three I would have to pick the Summit Viper.

VAhuntr · 07-09-2003, 08:21 PM

I' m 6' , 235 lbs and use the Lone Wolf Alpha Sit & Climb. It is lightweight, easy to set up, and has a 350 lb. weight capacity. I have also used Summits and API' s with excellent results as well.

sour01 · 07-10-2003, 06:39 AM

I' m 6' 4" 290 lbs and use API Grand Slam Magnum Supreme. Bit on the heavy side, but easy to set up and super comfortable.

click · 07-10-2003, 02:06 PM

well i am 6 foot and weigh in at a whopin 165lbs.

but none the less i love my API grand slam supreme

also would check out the lone wolf stands-- heard lots of good stuff bout those

Ballistictip · 07-10-2003, 06:25 PM

Buckshot stands are the most comfortable climbers I' ve ever been in. Check out the Bigshot Magnum. They' re a little more expensive than the others but I don' t think you' d be disapointed.

CHANCY · 07-15-2003, 06:22 AM

I tired a new climber out this weekend but have been unable to locate a dealer on the web.
It was a " Quality Whitetail Products" ( or something like that ) climber made a firm out of Columbia, SC. It was easy to use and very light. It was also very sturdy, Im 250 and have never used a climber before but I plan to get one if I can locate a dealer. Any info would be appreciated. I dont like the Summit stands because i havent been able to find one that faces the tree, i dont bow hunt so i would like one facing tree. This one also packs up tight but if your not tall i wouldnt recommend it because as light as it is it is still a little long and may drag when carrying if your not over 6 ft depending on how you carry it.

yellowlabman · 07-15-2003, 06:48 AM

I am 6' and used to weigh in at 240#. I have a Loggy Bayou stand, model Loggy Lite. It weighs a whopping 11 pounds! Very secure and stable. Great for when you have to get way back in, off the beaten path.

rockytop · 07-16-2003, 07:00 AM

Summit goliath is easy to climb with, easy to sit in, and is rated for 350 pounds. I have one and really like it. I' m 290 lbs.

woodseye · 07-16-2003, 09:29 AM

When you weigh all factors involved, weight - cost - comfort - safety - noise - and ease of set-up the Summit wins hands down for me.The new ones even fold flat for easier packing and mine is 19# and supports 300#.No pins or clips to drop and no clanks and thunks when carrying down thru the woods.

woods