Which climber for bow hunting?
 

Can anyone recommend a climber for bowhunting? The features I rate from most important to least are:

1. safety
2. quietness
3. cost
4. weight

Which brand and model and what features you like about them?

Thanks for the help!

RE: Which climber for bow hunting?
 

I havea Summit Broadhead backpacker. It's not super light and there is a bit of setup involved everytime you go out, but I'd still rather use it than any of my hang-ons. SUPER comfy, safe, quiet.

RE: Which climber for bow hunting?
 

I really like my Summit Viper X5 ive used it for 2 seasons now and i absolutly love it. It's really quiet. I never feel unsafe in that treestand its really sturdy, it doesn't move at all when u get it up in the tree. Its also very comfortable also. It cost about 250 i think.

RE: Which climber for bow hunting?
 

Summit Viper. Extrememly quiet, Oh My God comfortable and very easy to use. It's priced about average as far as climbers go, $250 One purchase you will most certainly never regret.

RE: Which climber for bow hunting?
 

Thanks for the feedback. The Viper is the one I've been leaning towards although a buddy of mine has been trying to convince me to go with an Ol' Man. I wonder how they compare side by side?

RE: Which climber for bow hunting?
 

I also have a viper and I'm extremly happy with it. You won't regret it.

RE: Which climber for bow hunting?
 

I have had 2 ol'mans. I had one stolen, and currently hunt out of the other. I think they are greatstands. The mesh seat is comfortable, and They make some that are pretty light also. I have never felt " unsafe " in it, in fact I have dozed off a few times in it.I can't say it is better than the Summit, because I have never used a Summit, but I do know they are worth a look.

Good Hunting

God Bless

RE: Which climber for bow hunting?
 

I think I can help you out.
1. A lock on
2. A lock on
3. A lock on
4. A lock on....
So yeah, stick with lock ons..;)

RE: Which climber for bow hunting?
 

summit vipers are so comfy.

RE: Which climber for bow hunting?
 

I am really liking my summit cobra!

RE: Which climber for bow hunting?
 

i love my old loggy but its loud and the new ones are quiet but youll slide down the tree the grip sucks. people i hunt with use the lonewolf and if i ever had to get a new stand it would be the lone wolf very quiet and light and folds nice and flat.

RE: Which climber for bow hunting?
 

Summit Clearshot. Plenty of maneuvering room, no rail to interfere with your bottom limb. Light. I like mine alot.

Kindest regards,

-Will in Maryland

RE: Which climber for bow hunting?
 

summit viper

RE: Which climber for bow hunting?
 

viper

RE: Which climber for bow hunting?
 

It maybe easier to ask this question than look for it, but it has been asked repeatedly and answered. Just do a search. Unless your only interested in how people feel today. Yesterday and the day before that and the day before that... are easily found.:D

RE: Which climber for bow hunting?
 

Guys with Viper, don't the shooting rails interfere with your bow on sitting shots? Maybe no one sits while shooting.

RE: Which climber for bow hunting?
 

Summit Openshot

Quiet , 14# , stable , $199 at Cabela's .

RE: Which climber for bow hunting?
 

I don't shoot sitting really, but I'm sure it would interfere with it. It definatly doesn't interfere with me laying my head down and catching some ZZzzz's though :)

RE: Which climber for bow hunting?
 

Thanks for the feedback. I generally hunt out of fixed, hang on stands and don't have any experience on climbers. I'll check out the Summit Openshot as well.

RE: Which climber for bow hunting?
 

PM me if you want to buy a brand new Summit Viper X-5 never used. I have two. And absoulutly love it, light, comfortable, and safe.

RE: Which climber for bow hunting?
 

I dont know how many people here have tried the API grand stand but man I love that thing...so comfortable.....bit heavy but hey I will take my stand wherever I need it no matter what the weight is!:D

RE: Which climber for bow hunting?
 

i have the mega bucks summit viper out of cabelas, its the same thing as a regular viper except its only 230 bucks and you get a footrest (makes it so much more comfortable and a pivot gun rest. pay 20 extra bucks for the rapid climb stirrups and you will never buy another stand.

RE: Which climber for bow hunting?
 

I just bought the lone wolf sit & climb that is a awesome stand.