I went ahead and ordered a climber, I have never really been a huge fan of climbers, except of the Lone Wolf. I have always loved the concept of the Equalizer; it has a leveling system that can be used at anytime while climbing the tree. Obviously you cannot put weight on the piece that your leveling, or you will strip the gears. It has over 270" of welds on the stand, and the welds are not spot welds like you often see on other stands, they are a full length weld.

Specs:

Weight Limit: 300lbs
Carrying Weight: 20lbs

Fit and Finish: I was very impressed with the welds, and the powdercoat finish. The powdercoat looks and feels very durable. The platform has no slip ridges on it as well. And the stand is SUPER quiet.

Carrying: The stand comes with a 3-point backpack system, it goes onto the platform and works very effectively, and the straps are generously padded. The top of the climber slides over the platform, and sort of locks into the platform. The stand comes with an EZ Cinch strap, and you run the strap under the platform, and over the top and pull to tighten. It keeps the stands locked together very well!

Leveling System: I think this is the most impressive area of the stand, because it works so well, and is so quiet. While climbing the crooker Willow in my yard, I adjusted all the way up the tree, and still had more to go. To level the top, I stand up and crank the handle clockwise to being the stand up. To lower I go counter-clockwise.

Cable/Cable System: They call it a Swiftlock System, it goes through the cable silencer, and then locks into two holes and then slides up locking positively. Then there is a knob which you screw down into rail that keeps the cables from moving. It is extremely efficient and quick, probably the fastest climber I have ever set up. The cables are very quiet and very "beefy" (durable)!

Seat: It is without a doubt very comfortable, and better yet waterproof. It can be used in 3 positions. I use it for climbing to sit on, at the front of the stand. Then once to the desired height, you can quickly and quietly take the seat and move to to the back to sit on and lean up against the tree. The last position is a half standing, half sitting position.

Each side of the platform has a strap that connects to the top to keep the bottom from falling in case of emergency as well!

Overall, the stand is very impressive in the way it works, and all the adjustability you can get. For taller people it may be a little cramped, but they are working on building a larger model.

Swiftlock System


Seat and Stand


Gear System


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