newhunter82

Which one would be better to use a ladder stand or a climbing stand?

OHBOW

Laddersrstands are typically heavier than climbing stands. Climbers are more portable but if you have your own land to hunt or a way to haul it into the woods it is not so bad. On our land we have 2 setup. It is nice to be able to just climb up and strap on. I also have summit viper climbing stands that we use when we hunt different areas. I saw a new ladder stand that the ladder is on hinges and it folds out and you put it up on the tree and you are all set. If I can find the name of it I will post it here for you.

JeramyK

I think it' s a matter of personal preference. I like climbing stands myself. But I do have one ladder stand that I use. I keep it in the same tree all season long and use my climber for my other locations.

Clint.

I prefer a hang on with a ladder stick. I' d look a long way in my woods sometimes for trees that are limbless enough to use a climber.

Clint

BGfisher

OHBOW, you may be referring to the one made by NorthStarr. Check their website. As for my opinion. I' d like to see a 15-20' ladderstand that weighs less then 20lbs and costs about $100, and breaks down to about 30" sections, but wouldn' t we all. Ladders can be nice if you have very private property and know for sure where the deer are traveling. I say this because they are not portable. Most weigh at least 45lbs and have 4 or 5' sections. Climbers let you be more prtable in that if you pick a location and see that the deer are not within range you can move your stand a whole lot easier. You also are not limited to hunting that particular area. The stand goes where you go. Downside?? You bet, as with anything else. You have to carry it in and set it up, and climb the tree, if there are suitable straight trees in that area. This takes a certain amount of effort and noise. Remember one thing. Most stands are only as quiet as the person using them. A guy tells me he can climb a tree and be set up in 5 minutes and I' ll bet every deer within a quarter mile knows he' s there, too. Take your time with most and you can climb pretty quietly. In some areas you just can' t use a climber. This is where the hang-on with Gorilla or Lone Wolf sticks come in handy. The sticks can be packed right on the stand--they' re only 34" long and weigh 9 lbs. Probably the best compromise for many situations.
Don' t matter which you choose. Take this advice to the bank and always wear a full body harness such as the SOP. A friend of mine died this year when he fell from a 12' ladder stand. He was not wearing a harness. And I don' t mean a safety belt. There is no such thing as a safety belt. Wear a safety harness--under the leg straps. Cheapest life insurance you only have to pay for once, and don' t have to die to collect the benefit from.

CLOUD 9, MN

If you' re going to have only one stand I' d strongly reccomend at hang on stand. Ladders are not very mobile and you can' t get very high. Climbers are great if you hunt areas with lots of trees suitible for it. In my region its a rare to find a tree that will work and if you can, its nowhere near a tree.

Good Luck!