What to buy a climer or hang on. Which is more useable? I know about branches and not being able to move the hang on as quick.Which do you own?

I have a Hang on and like it when I am hnting form a stand. I spend most of my time ion the ground as I hunt Public land.
There was a thread on the TreeSuit stand that looks interesting.

http://forum.hunting.net/bbs/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=80952

Greg

"Getting close to the game is the joy of Bowhunting for me, the harvest is a bonus."

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I have a climber and think that it is the way to go you can move around and work up or down in a tree as the leaves come down and you have a better view. My stand is a Summit viper extreme XL with tip out foot rest and a gun rest that goes on quick during gun season. I got it last year and was very comfortable with it after practicing with it only a couple times. Which ever you end up with practice with it until feel comfortable using it and always use a full body harness with it. Rember SAFTEY first!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I Honestly belive to be the most effective you should have both. At least on of each. My choice in a hang on is the Summit Copperhead XL, and for a climber, either the Summit viper or Goliath. If you only have money for one, I would probably go with the hang on with a good set of climbing sticks or portable ladder.

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Chooch Spring

Last year I purchased my first climbing stand. I got the cobra xls by summit. This was my best purchase of the year. I hunt on public land in S.E. Texas and can not leave a stand in place for more than 72 hours. The versatility it provides is the best feature of all. It does take some practice setting up. The only draw back I found is the cables are difficult to get in and out quietly. Overall, a wonderful stand.

Happy hunting,
loanstarhunter

It depends on where you're hunting. I have a permanant that I hang on private property at the start of each season so I can get in/out of the woods as quietly as possible. I use my Summit Viper when going to one of 3 or 4 locations that I've scouted out earlier in the year. Both have their +/-

If you only have the budget for one stand right now, get the Summit Viper. It will give you the mobility that you may need and it's an awsome stand: quiet, comfortable, solid & safe. You can always get a hang-on later. I got mine at Dick's for about $40




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If you can only have 1 stand, assuming you have trees in your area suitable to climb, I would start with a climber. This would allow you to hunt more than one location and would be the easiest to move around. As time goes by, you could buy some hang on stands to put up in places and leave for the season.

Personally, I use a climber and about 6 hang on stands. Another use I have found for a climber is using it to put up my hang on stands.

I like climbers I have an API Bowhunter and like it but wish I'd got the Grand slam super star.

you should buy a summit you will not be sorry!!