My friend purchased a Lone Wolf climber and, I hated it. It was quiet, I will give it that. It was incredibly light and small to pack, but, in my opinion that is where the pro's stop. First, the stand is held to the tree by a cable that is semi-rubbery. It doesn't seem very sturdy to me and it looks as though it isn't abrasion resistant. Along with that, the stand just doesn't feel sturdy to me. I like something in the tree that makes me feel safe (or as close to safe as I can be). The stand is so small and thin that it just feels weak, and I am only 6' tall and I only weigh 145 pounds. Another thing that I dislike is the seat. This is about the biggest thing I dislike about this stand. The seat is a thin piece of foam suspending over two pieces of rope. It feels really unsafe, and, I would have to say that it is one of the most uncomfortable seats I have ever sat in, period. I am not just talking about treestands, I am talking about everything.

Price is another thing that is a turn off about these stands. These are very expensive stands. You can get a better quality stand (in my opinion) for $100.00 less. Another thing is that in order to use the built in bow holder in the platform, you have to buy the foam insert. I think that it should be a standard option, but, you have to pay for it.

In my opinion, this stand has the best weight, stealth, and packing, but, that is where it stops. I prefer a well rounded stand. I want something light, quiet, easy packing, easy to use, safe, sturdy, and comfortable. Price is another big thing that I am looking for along with customer service.

I went with the Summit Bushmaster XLS, it had a good amount of everything that I wanted. Unlike the Lone Wolf, it has a good amount of everything I am looking for, not just a few really good things, but other specifications lacking.

This is just my opinion, it is not nessacarily correct, you should test every stand you want before using. I will say that I am fairly confident though, that if you test a Summit side by side with a Lone Wolf, the Summit will win hands down.

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