I think I'm in the minority of bowhunters these days too. I really don't like climbers. I love the versatility they provide, you can't beat that. But, I'd rather take an hour to move a ladder stand during the middle of the day than I would use a climber.

Like someone said whatever floats your boat. For the guys that use them and have no problem with them, more power to ya, you're probably ahead of the game.There's no doubt they have their advantages. I could just NEVER get used to the things.

I hate lugging the thing a mile back in the woods. By the time I have carried the contraption out to my destination, hooked it to a tree, climbed up, and got situated I was sweating like I just played 5 basketball games. The whole process bothers me too. I will give up some of the advantages of a climber to be able to quietly and comfortably walk in and out of the woods and climb up my ladder stand in about 14 seconds without a peep.

I'm not saying I'd rather just take the easy way. I'd do whatever it takes to harvest a deer. For me I just choose to notdeal withthe added noise, sweat, and time involved with a climber.