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hang-on or climber
I've been using a hang-on for 10 years, but have been considering the Summit Broadhead Backpacker
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RE: hang-on or climber
I really like my Summit Viper. Its is light, simple to set up and quite sturdy. I havent used a lock on in forever and a day. I prefer climbers. LAst lock on I had was stolen by some black guy.
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RE: hang-on or climber
so far in my hunting career i have only used a hang-on or a ladder stand and like the hang the best.
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RE: hang-on or climber
Actually, Things are stolen by THIEVES!!!! I am in total shock right now!
I prefer hang-ons. |
RE: hang-on or climber
I use both but I huntmore out of my climber than I do my lock-ons and I prefer hunting out of my climber.
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RE: hang-on or climber
ORIGINAL: btomlin Actually, Things are stolen by THIEVES!!!! I am in total shock right now! |
RE: hang-on or climber
I use both. I have certain areas that I hang stands for the season, and I always remain mobile with my climber. I prefer my climber, but it's nice to have a stand hung in a good spot that I can just climb right up and am done...especially if I only have a short time to hunt.
I think if you had to choose only 1....that's a no brainer. A climber is the only way to go. |
RE: hang-on or climber
I use the summit bushmaster stand and wouldn't trade it for any other stand. Where I hunt leaving a lock on stand in the woods is not an option. I may as well take the lock on stand and place it in my front yard with a sign reading take me please,free! And why tip off other hunters to your hunting locations. Also its much easier to move where the deer are.
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RE: hang-on or climber
I afraid of heights and my Summit is about the only thing I feel safe in. If it weren't for it I'm afraid I would have to hunt from the ground.
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RE: hang-on or climber
I bought a Summit Bullet Backpacker last year.
Pros 1. VERY COMFORTABLE 2. FEELS VERY SAFE EVEN WHEN YOU ARE STANDING AND I AM VERY HEAVY Cons 1. Pain to put up and pack up at first but it gets easier. 2. Must be the right sized tree. Pine are great. 3. 24 pounds is the real weight 4. You will need latching type straps to keep it together. I paid 300 last year from Cabelas. Over all....I shot a buck from it in a Florida WMA ...I love it. Very comfortable. Have sat all day a few times. Chuck |
RE: hang-on or climber
I love my Loggy. I climb it 99.9% of the time but I have a few times used it as a loc-on.
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RE: hang-on or climber
The Summit Broadhead is an excellent stand. The local shop sold plenty of them when they were still carrying treestands. Pretty much a Summit Cobra but with the fold-down-flat feature.
From a practical perspective a hang-on stand makes more sense as you can put them anywhere and in any type of tree. A climber is somewhat simpler to use as you don't need a ladder, steps, etc... and is more comfortable for long sits but won't go on trees with branches on the lower levels. Good luck with whatever you choose. |
RE: hang-on or climber
ORIGINAL: PABowhntr The Summit Broadhead is an excellent stand. The local shop sold plenty of them when they were still carrying treestands. Pretty much a Summit Cobra but with the fold-down-flat feature. From a practical perspective a hang-on stand makes more sense as you can put them anywhere and in any type of tree. A climber is somewhat simpler to use as you don't need a ladder, steps, etc... and is more comfortable for long sits but won't go on trees with branches on the lower levels. Good luck with whatever you choose. |
RE: hang-on or climber
the summit viper has my vote...i have a bad back and i can and usually hunt from dark to dark...without climbing down...plus it's super light.
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RE: hang-on or climber
I use both- Lock-ons for secure areas and places I havehunted for a long time. I too - like Parker1 just got the Summit Bushmaster and love it. It is great for the versatility and ability to go explore new woods and not have to worry about if your stand will be there or not. It will also let you move in on those deer that are just out of range. I think both are beneficial!
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