if I was hunting private land (and could be reasonably sure that noone would steal them), I would use ladder or lock-on stands, but ONLY if I had the $$$$ to put up several.

If hunting public land (as I do), or private land, but without the $$$$ to buy several stands, I would go with the climber- you don't want to be stuck to one stand location (you can always buy ladder and lock-ons later and swap up between them and the climber)

take my advice and buy a quality stand like the Summit - I bought a cheapo stand my first year and it was so uncomfortable I moved around alot and got busted by a big buck- I also would not stay on the stand as long because it was so uncomfortable


don't worry about the climbing part - it's easy - just practice on a tree at home before you try it out in the woods
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