what would you sacrifice

utmstudent · 01-04-2006, 08:09 AM

Quietness for comfort? I have a light weight stand (gorilla) but its not comfy. I have a summit viper, comfy, sorta quiet BUT I can't hunt jus anywhere. Would the summit backpacker (the one that folds flat) be a good choice? I just need something comfy (all day hunt) small/quiet (to get in and out of the woods/bush/thick stuff. I was doing some thinking and I came up with, if I am going for comfort, then a climber is going to be the answer. I don't see how most hang on stands with that small seat, are going to be comfy.

The thing is, I am buying and trying. I don't want to keep buying stands. But I want to be read for this years bow season (2006). Another problem I run into with a climber, is if I find a great spot to hunt, usually there isn't a straight tree in sight and if there is, it has everything but the sink growing up around it. I am thinking of one of the lone wolf climbers or the summit backpacker. Any others I should know about?

utmstudent · 01-04-2006, 09:27 AM

btt

maytom · 01-04-2006, 09:37 AM

Sounds like your debating between a hang-on VSa climber. Either way, each stand would require a tree that has no branches for a good portion up the tree in order to reach a good huting height.I know some will say that you can climb up on branches to hang a stand, but we are talking "safety" here folks.
One suggestion would be to go to that area right now, and while using a climbing belt of some sorts, climb up and start cutting off the branches that would be in the way. So come bowseason this fall, you will be all set!!

kevin1 · 01-04-2006, 09:42 AM

Perhaps what you need is a more comfy hang-on like this:
Plush and quiet
All day comfort and quiet as any other hang-on . There are other models out there that are similarly appointed , but this one has a decent price as a bonus .

Born2Killdeer · 01-04-2006, 09:33 PM

comfort all the way.

Carpmaster · 01-04-2006, 10:12 PM

Use what works......sometimes compromise whether one way or the other is necessary!

wis_bow_huntr · 01-05-2006, 06:15 AM

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ORIGINAL: maytom

Sounds like your debating between a hang-on VSa climber. Either way, each stand would require a tree that has no branches for a good portion up the tree in order to reach a good huting height.I know some will say that you can climb up on branches to hang a stand, but we are talking "safety" here folks.
One suggestion would be to go to that area right now, and while using a climbing belt of some sorts, climb up and start cutting off the branches that would be in the way. So come bowseason this fall, you will be all set!!

I actually prefer trees with branches for my hang ons. If any need cutting, cut them off as you attach the climbing sticks to the tree. When I reach the maximum height usually 15-20 feet I use another branch on the opposite side of the tree to put the chain or strap over so the stand doesnt slip. If I cant find one that has any branches at that height I use a screw in tree step to support the stand on the back side of the tree. I always use both a chain and a wratchet strap to mount my stands to trees. They are solid as a rock and quiet.