Climbing Treestands
 

I just started bowhunting last year and i am trying to get set up for this coming bow season. Me and my dad own three hang-on stands and were looking for a bowhunting climbing stand.I'm not quite sure if the bar on the front of the stand would be in the way for shots.Iwould want one that is fairly light, stable on the tree, and is silent. I would alsolike to keep the price range within $150 but i will go up to $200 if it is necesary.
Thanks for your help!

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summit viper is the best, it's a lil high, but worth every penny...

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Summit Viper for me too.

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$150 - $200 for a climber. Okay... but, just remember safety is the key issue. NEVER go cheap on a climber. Been there, done that, will never do it again. I had a few scary moments a few times with a, um, er, lesser known cheap climber. [&:]

I got a Summit Viper X4 and will never buy another type of climber. It is the lightest, easiest to pack, and most strongest and secure, climber that I have found!

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another vote for the summit viper.
I set the climber section (the seat) low to allow for full area of motion for my bow without hitting the front bar.

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SUMMIT VIPER!!

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Summit Viper. Best there is. A very close second, and on sale at BassPro for $149 is the API Grand Slam Extreme. I have this stand as well, and love it. Just don't compare to the Viper though.

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I recently got a API grand slam myself. I have not had the chance to
practice with it much yet but I think it will be a good stand when
I get used to it.

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cant go wrong with api or summit thats given but i found a new one this year :Dtry the Loggy Monarch Climber lightest climber on market and is my new favorite

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I bought the cheapo and have not had a problem but one. It really scars up the tree. I hunt public ground almost excusively and have found that others see my trees scarred up and hunt them, my "hot" spots are being found! I went back to hang on and ladder for that reason. If you spend the money on the viper will it mark up the trees real bad also?

Mark

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thanks for the info for me as well i was going to ask that same ? but he did it for me.

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I was able to cash in on a Summit Viper X5 just after Christmas for $143.99 at the local Gander Mountain here in IL.

The last I checked, most of the Gander Mountains in IL were sold out of the Viper X5. Maybe it wouldn't hurt to give them a call anyways though. I don't know where in IL you are located but it might be worth the drive to save the extra cash.

But if you arewilling to go up to$200 on a climber, you might as well pay the extra $30-40 and get the Viper X5 rather than skimp out on quality.

I haven't used the Summit yet but at that price I couldn't pass it up. Like mentioned above, API and Loggy Bayou carry a good lineup of climbers as well.

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thanks for all the info guys. it sounds like the Summit Viper is the clear favorite. I was looking at the Loggy Monarch Climber that cougar suggested. Do you guys have any more information on this climber?

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i bought a cheapy and its worked great for me. and secure = scars.

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I've got a buckshot equalizer. only thing I don't like is the seat. if I had to do it again, I'd go with something by summit, aka, viper or 180.

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I would not skimp on buying a climber. I have two viper x-5( one is for sale) I bought one to bow hunt from and one to gun hunt from. I am going to buy a summit broadhead to bow hunt from. I will also be getting a hunter safty system also, there is just something about not having that rail there.

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LONE WOLF RULES, there isn't a quieter stand out there, light and very secure but not inexpensive. Oh yea, not the most comfortable.;)

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I have a summit 180 and I love it. I will not buy any other stand. It is very light and easy to climb with. I like the seat. I fall asleep every time I get up in a tree early in the morning.(i tie off first) Need to take a look at them.

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LONE WOLF IS CLEARLY THE QUIETEST AND BEST STAND ON THE MARKET.

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I have never owned or used a Long Wolf stand I here there great stands?
I do however own a Summit viper,I have been very pleased on how it performs. Quite, Easy Setup ect..
I have owned all kinds of climbers over the yrs, And by far the Summit stands has my vote!

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I believe you guys are all wet when mentioning light. So far I haven't found any climber lighter than the TimberTall Bay Lite. It has a bar around the front, is a sit and climb model, and weighs a mere 12#. But at $345 is out of most guys' price range---mine too.

However. I'm in total agreement with most. I've owned a slew of climbers over the decades and now have a Summit Viper, along with some others. It's about average for weight if you ask me, but about as comfortable and stable as you will ever find.I don't consider 20# light. Also, it's one of the very few that are still made in the USA. An excellent product.

Another one that isn't too bad is the NorthStar climber; the one with the belt.

Illinoisbow, heed what others have said here. Save a few extra dollars and get a good stand. The Viper runs about $230 at Gander Mountain and if you watch their sales you can pick 'em up for almost half that, if they have any left when the sales start. It's a very popular stand and for good reason. You won't regret getting one of the best. It'll be cheaper than buying something lesser and having to get a better one in a year or two anyway. And never compromise safety.

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Summit! If it ends up costing you more than $200, it's well worth the money. They are durable, safe and last a long time if you take care of it!

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I wish summit still made the Cobra. It was as comfortable as the Viper but didn't have the bar in front. Mine is nearing the end of its SAFELY usable life.

I wish I bought one of the aluminum models when they came out.

USE A FULL BODY HARNESS!