By the way, I love the light weight and compact size of the Lone Wolf Hand Climber. This is the reason that I chose it over the Summit and I am not disappointed. Also, the Lone Wolf belt arrangement (rather than a chain or plastic covered cable with stops) allows fine adjustment of the platform angle when placed at the bottom of the tree: a very important consideration in order to end up with a level platform at the desired height.

I have read of some manufacturer having the ability to adjust the platform angle safely while up in the tree: this would be a great advantage and is something the Lone Wolf cannot do. Instead, you need to guess the proper amount of upward angle at the bottom of the tree to end up with a level platform when you reach your desired height.

Note, finally, that the Lone Wolf will mark the tree. I expect that all climbers will do the same, but I only have experience with the Lone Wolf. They claim that it does not hurt the tree and I am taking their word for it, but the seat/platform teeth definitely leave gouges in the tree.