RE: Good climbing stand for a big guy.
 

dittoo on the lone wolf!

that thing is light (17lbs, i believe, but mine is three years old now. I think the newer one is a little better and 18 or 19 pounds) and i set it up in the dark no problem. you really have to make a mistake to make any noise with it when setting it up. It has the bow holder built into it (buy the rubber grommet and padded straps).

I stillhunt with this unit on my back!

RE: Good climbing stand for a big guy.
 

Buckshot

RE: Good climbing stand for a big guy.
 

API-Grand Slam Magnum !!!!

RE: Good climbing stand for a big guy.
 

The weight limit on treestands, is put on there for insurence reasons. Most climbers that are rates for 250 can probablet hold 400-500 pounds. Any summit is nice. The new gorilla with the black mesh seating is a nice one too!

RE: Good climbing stand for a big guy.
 

I tell you what we got some big ole boys on this here site. I'm 6 ft. 230 and feel like a pip squeek.

RE: Good climbing stand for a big guy.
 

Easy there tiny.... ;)

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I have a summit viper extreme that I bought about 6 years ago.. Did they lighten these things up lately or what because mine is heavy as heck to lug through the woods.

RE: Good climbing stand for a big guy.
 

Salty,

You probably have one of the old ones made of steel. They make them from aluminum now and the average is about 18-19 lbs now depending on which one you get.

RE: Good climbing stand for a big guy.
 

I'm 6'7" and weigh 290 lbs. I own both the Summit Goliath and Equalizer. Both are great stands. The Goliath is a bit more roomy but that equalizer is solid as a rock once you set the straps.

Good luck,
Bmott

RE: Good climbing stand for a big guy.
 

API GRAND SLAM,YOU'LL NEVER WANT OR NEEDANYTHING ELSE,GET THE FOOT REST ALSO AND YOU THINK YOUR IN YOUR RECLINER