Greenswamp wma hunters
02-05-2016, 06:26 AM
#741
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 25,116
Used to hate oaks..BUT since I purchased those stabalizer straps..I'll climb any tree..Pines are noisy but my favorite...cypress require a screw in step most of the time..Oaks and gums are like concrete but do well with stabalizer straps.
02-05-2016, 06:41 AM
#742
Spike
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Polk
Posts: 27
I'll really climb any tree. If you're not looking to spend a whole lot on a climber then check out the api marksman. I have used one before, and the are a great value for sure. I've seen them online for as little as $130. They only weigh 16 pounds so they are also lighter than a summit.
02-05-2016, 07:47 AM
#743
Spike
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 36
Thanks fellas. I was looking at the Summit viper classic which is the steel version of the SD which weighs 27ish pounds. Then I was figuring with my bow/gun and my backpack it'll get heavy on those longer hikes. I'm thinking I'm going to just bite the bullet and go for the SD which is 20 pounds but a little bit more money. Nothing's set in stone yet and I've still got time to think about it though.
02-06-2016, 11:23 AM
#744
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: THE BOONEDOCKS
Posts: 454
I was able to drop this super tall good massed 8 point on a recent hunt...took a lotta effort but got it done.
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02-07-2016, 07:03 AM
#748
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Knee Deep in FL Muck
Posts: 286
Nice FL buck Woods. I went out to GS yesterday to scout and pull/ reset some cams. Freaking WET. 17" snakeboots aren't tall enough! lol. Was a fun hike though had to work around a good size gator that had decided to lay out across the game trail I was using to get in one spot. Found a pair of Pine trees that had been hit but lightning I am assuming. I thought I had found a stupid tall rub until I realized the blown out bark ran all the way up both trees
02-07-2016, 12:31 PM
#749
Spike
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Auburndale/Polk City
Posts: 71
Awesome deer woods!
And NY2FL I use a Muddy Cobalt climber I got from Cabelas and I love the thing. It's aluminum and lightweight. Climbs great on every tree I've put it on so far and is very comfortable even for me (6'4" 255lbs) Fairly inexpensive on sale from them right now at $129.
And NY2FL I use a Muddy Cobalt climber I got from Cabelas and I love the thing. It's aluminum and lightweight. Climbs great on every tree I've put it on so far and is very comfortable even for me (6'4" 255lbs) Fairly inexpensive on sale from them right now at $129.
02-07-2016, 02:00 PM
#750
Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Central Fl
Posts: 219
Nice deer woods! Was that GSW? I thought I saw your pic hanging up at the check station. And as far as climbers, spend the extra money and get one that is light and comfortable. 21lbs or less is a all I want to carry if you plan on walking further than a couple hundred yards.
