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climbing stand
ok guys i tried out my summit tree stand today and everything was ok a lil gettin use to it but i felt a lil shaky at the top anybody got any suggestions how to make things more secure as im climbing and once i get up there?
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RE: climbing stand
First of all, make sure you aren't in too small diameter a tree. If it's too narrow, the teeth won't seat properly. Secondly, you can use the strap that you use to hold the top and bottom portions together to secure the seat to the tree. Watch the video that came with it, it explains it there. If all else fails, ratchet strap. I use a Viper and stability has never been an issue, unless the tree was too small.
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i just wanna make sure i dont take a tumble of out the tree i've only practice climbing to 7 feet or so... i wanna go to thirteen so i'm working my way up...a little scared of heights.
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I applaud you for the effort in overcoming your fear. Take it slow. Those Summits are very stable in the air. I spend days at a time in mine, and never have a problem......DON'T FORGET TO TIE YOURSELF IN!
Oh, and I've gone as high as 30 feet. I love it! |
RE: climbing stand
kamil i know how you feel. i have a viper xl. the first couple of times i climbed with it i was shakey just from not being used to being in a tree. the more i've used it the more i've gotten used to it. the first time i climbed in the dark was really shakey too.
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YEP THAT SHOULD BE ALL
ORIGINAL: Hunter06FlKy kamil i know how you feel. i have a viper xl. the first couple of times i climbed with it i was shakey just from not being used to being in a tree. the more i've used it the more i've gotten used to it. the first time i climbed in the dark was really shakey too. |
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wow 30 feet thats a little insane, but congrats . I think i'll stay under 20, but hey u never know. Thanks for the boost in confidence guys. I have a bushmaster not bad for a first stand i'm sure i'll upgrade in a year or two.
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Get a Lone Wolf, and forget about it!:D:D
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i bought a summit bushmaster ....it was cheap but i heard its very reliable and its comfortable too its not one of the nicest models but for under 150 i couldnt resist
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RE: climbing stand
Dito on using a strap to tie the cables on thesame side of the tree you sit. When this is done you cant move the stand at all.
I also go very high when gun hunting. no scent up there. Use the safety harness, you would rather have and not need it than need it and not have it. |
RE: climbing stand
ORIGINAL: mobowhuntr First of all, make sure you aren't in too small diameter a tree. If it's too narrow, the teeth won't seat properly. Secondly, you can use the strap that you use to hold the top and bottom portions together to secure the seat to the tree. Watch the video that came with it, it explains it there. If all else fails, ratchet strap. I use a Viper and stability has never been an issue, unless the tree was too small. |
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kamil, after a while you will find a routine that works best for you....................then soon after I almost guarantee you will want a climber with a seatrail for sitting and climbing. A seat climbing stand is so much easier and makes me feel more secure while ascending and descending..at least for me.
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Another factor is the type of tree you are climbing! Your harder trees can give you a sense of slipping. My rule is......if I can get my nail into the bark I like it. Throw some rain in there and it can test your nerves. Wide tree with soft bark!
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ooo wow.....the Bushmaster.....I see your skepticism...That open front is a bit spooky especially if your already nervous about being in the air. I have the Viper with the bar in front. You're more enclosed, but as long as YOU WEAR THE SAFETY HARNESS you will be fine. You can do. Do like you are and baby step. You'll get comfortable.
Hey!! 30 feet's not insane! WTH?? :D It's lonely at the top....but the eatin's good!! |
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thanks for the boost of confidence guys
!!!!! im sure ill be fine good to know im not the only one that was shakey at first |
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