|
picking a climber
I've been looking at the summit clearshot and openshot. I need a lightweight climber that packs well. Any opinions about these two stands or recommend something else. Any help is appreciated.
|
RE: picking a climber
I use the Lone Wolf sit 'n' climb. It is lighter and easier to carry. Another Bonus is if you gun hunt you can flip up the bar and use as a rest, or flip it down and now you clear opening for bow hunting. Built in bow holder is a plus!!
|
RE: picking a climber
The Open shot is a very nice stand. easy to carry and light weight. I just orderd one for a freind last week. It's a great no frills climber.
|
RE: picking a climber
I have an API Grandslam Bowhunter it's been great for the past 3 seasons. The Lone Wolf looks great, but, I doubt I could sit more than 3 hours in one.
|
RE: picking a climber
i absolutly love my lone wolf climber, very light sets up easy and is sturdy and quiet !
|
RE: picking a climber
I boughtSummit's Goliath, which isa wider venison of the X5 and I love it.No creaks,pops, or noise from the stand. Easy for this 48 year old touse to climb just about any tree.This stand has a front railwhich I have found does not get in the way of my shooting andprovides that little extra bit of securitywhen high in a tree. As a matter of fact,the that security feelingand a very comfortable seat makes it very easy to take a little nap while hunting :D.
The only issues I have found with this stand is it's a little heavy and bulky (but I'll take the room and securityit provides when I am in the tree). Plus,the stock carrying straps could be a little better (buy the better ones from Summit). But with that stated, it is the best climbing stand I have used in 30 plus years of bow hunting!!! |
RE: picking a climber
TRAY,
Looks like i'm not the only one with venison on the brain.:D:D |
RE: picking a climber
Cant go wrong with a summit, just got my viper x5 and LOVE IT.
|
RE: picking a climber
well i will give you my 2 cents worth. i bought a summit broadhead backpacker last year and didn't like it. it was heavy and a hassle to put up. it took it back and bought the love wolf hand climber and couldn't be happier. it is the best climber i have ever owned and have since purchased a lone wolf hang on w/ the climbing sticks that attatch to the stand for easy packing in and out. by far the 2 best buys as far as stands that i have ever bought. this is just my experience so do some research and don't just jump up and buy the first one you look at. the lone wolf is more expensive but worth it to be happy with what you purchase. if you will typ in lone wolf treestands from msn seach it will take you to there site and it gives a detailed description of all there products.
|
RE: picking a climber
BUY the Lone Wolf SIt & Climb. Don't waste your money on anything else. It is pricey, but it is well worth the investement. You can read my review on this stand in the equipment forum. This is my 3rd stand in 5 years, and It will be my last stand I every buy.
|
RE: picking a climber
The Lone Wolf is definately tops in my opinion but it's not very accomodating for big guys like myself. I'd love to see Lone Wolf make a slightly bigger stand with a little more room on the seat and a bigger platform.
|
RE: picking a climber
It just goes to show you everyonehas different likes and dislikes.I had the exact opposite feeling then rush creek. Last year I used by brother's Lone Wolf Sit & Climb (which he loves by the way)and my Logy. And I didn't really like either one, so thats why I gave the Summit Goliath a try and loved it! Price was not an issue, my comfort and safety was. I just liked the Summit the best. So my best advise to mathewsotb22 is try as many as you can, and pick the one that "feels" the best to you and buy that one.
|
RE: picking a climber
I love my Summit. Comfy, secure, durable and lightweight. The seat tends to get in the way during bow season, so I simply spin it around to the backside of the tree. During shotgun season, the seat is awesome and comfy! I love it.
|
RE: picking a climber
I recomend the Summit Broadhead Backpacker. It's leight weight and really easy to climb into.
|
RE: picking a climber
Lone Wolf hand climber for me. I shoot setting down so I like the open design. I had a Summit Cobra but hated it. I prefer a fixed stand but the Lone Wolf is my favorite climber by far.
|
RE: picking a climber
In my opinion you can't go wrong with a Summit. I have the Bullet Backpacker and am very happy with it. I would reccoment the Broadhead Backpacker for bowhunting because the front rail on the Bullet tends to interfere with sit-down head onbow shots. I usuaslly try to set up to shoot off of the side instead of out front. Summit quality and portability are great.
|
RE: picking a climber
not alot of folks here have them, but I like the buckshot or equalizer treestand. the equalizer has an adjustment that you can use while climbing in the stand, weighs in at 20lbs and takes about a min to pack up or set up, no bs. good stand. cost is about $230. I just got mine, and love it. solid and lightweight.
|
RE: picking a climber
ORIGINAL: tray999 I boughtSummit's Goliath, which isa wider venison of the X5 and I love it.No creaks,pops, or noise from the stand. Easy for this 48 year old touse to climb just about any tree.This stand has a front railwhich I have found does not get in the way of my shooting andprovides that little extra bit of securitywhen high in a tree. As a matter of fact,the that security feelingand a very comfortable seat makes it very easy to take a little nap while hunting :D. The only issues I have found with this stand is it's a little heavy and bulky (but I'll take the room and securityit provides when I am in the tree). Plus,the stock carrying straps could be a little better (buy the better ones from Summit). But with that stated, it is the best climbing stand I have used in 30 plus years of bow hunting!!! |
RE: picking a climber
ohhhh, I want one of those lone wolf stands sooooo bad. guess i'll just have to splurge...pricey but from what i under stand their worth it. my old clmber just may develope a crack or something then my wife willMAKE me get a new one.:eek::):D....what ever you do wear a harness (she works in pt I hear alot of stories of people who have fallen out.)
|
| All times are GMT -8. The time now is 04:37 PM. |
Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.