The EZ hanger is the best thing since sliced bread IMO

In Florida we are not allowed to screw anything into a tree so, like muzzyman88, I use a Fosters Deluxe bowholder attached to the bottom of my Summit Viper climber. It works very well for me and beats the hell out of holding the bow in my lap or balancing it between my legs like I did before. Only thing with any kind or bow holder though is to make sure that it is screwed in tight. My stand mounted holder has a screw that allows you to change the angle that the bow is at by loosening and tightening a handle. That causes the bow mount to pivot around. Although it has not happened, it is possible to envision the mount pivoting so that it would dump the bow out. Same thing with a treemounted swivel that is not screwed in all the way. Last thing you want to see is you bow tumbling 25 feet to the ground.

While hunting, my bow never leaves my hand.

i think i'm going to get one of the holders that goes on the bottom section of the x4. does anyone know where to get them and how much they are? just wondering.

I used to hold my bow in my hands for hours. I have had deer appear and promptly dissappear right before my eyes, partly because the jungles of Florida are so dense. Last year I got a bow holder on my Summit Cobra XLS, so now I don't have to hold my bow in my hands as the deer sneak by!

My stand has a bow holder on the side. I use 2 strap on tree steps to hold my pack and bow while getting situated. But usually only use the stand mounted holder while I'm eating, the rest of the time the bow lays across my lap and stand.

small rubber coated screw in bow holder,limbs cut at the right length.The rubber coated bow holders screw in fast and can be placed in front of you if limbs are over head.

I use a small screw-in hook too. Once I'm up into position, first thing I do is get the bow up there with me. Too many times I've had a deer come walking in before I've had the chance to pull my bow up. Once I'm ready to sit down, I transfer the bow from the hook to the bow holder in the platform of my Lone Wolf and then I'm ready to rock!

I don't use a bow holder. Once I'm up in the tree I slip my hand into the tight bow sling I have and keep it there until it's time to climb down at night. I'm always no more than a few seconds from shooting an arrow. The deer in my area have a habit of just "appearing". You don't hear them, you don't see them, you just look up and there's a deer.
My bow is light enough where keeping it attached to my wrist by the bow sling isn't that uncomfortable. I've even taken a nap in the stand with it on.