Does the bar on climbing stands....
06-10-2006, 05:37 PM
#11
Join Date: Mar 2004
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RE: Does the bar on climbing stands....
m00sedrool......I too, have an API climber, the Grand Slam Extreme. Mine is basically your stand but w/ the bar. I agree, they are good stands, but they are just so LOUD!! Everything clanks and bangs on it.
The bar really shines when climbing. Sit down/ stand up. No need hanging by your forearms like the open front stands. I'm so wore out by the time I get to altitude, I need a nap.
The bar really shines when climbing. Sit down/ stand up. No need hanging by your forearms like the open front stands. I'm so wore out by the time I get to altitude, I need a nap.
06-10-2006, 06:31 PM
#12
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: VA, USA
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RE: Does the bar on climbing stands....
I have a Viper top(with a bar) and a Bushmaster top(open front) that I use with my Summit platform. I use the open top once in a while but I actually prefer the Viper top. The seat and climbing platform can be adjusted so you can clear the bar on all but the longest ata bows or extreme downward angled shots. The bar also make a good place to rest the bow on once in a while
06-10-2006, 09:41 PM
#14
Super Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Southeast Central Illinois USA
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RE: Does the bar on climbing stands....
I like a bar on climbing stands simply for ease in climbing, but I will only use one that swings down or away. No bar is needed for security by me. I much prefer open fronts for shooting purposes.
06-11-2006, 05:57 AM
#15
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Ohio
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RE: Does the bar on climbing stands....
I haven't had the bar and it was ok, still piled'm up. My brother has a bar and uses it to sit, or better said lean on and has a better 360 view than I did. Last year because of the feature spotted deer long before I did. He also spooked them before I could get a shot off, but we had a good laugh about it.
The North Star I'm using this year has the bar and it does swing down out of the way. I'd say that is the way to go. Ibelieve you can remove them anyways soget one with and see for yourself.
. My brother has a bar and uses it to sit, or better said lean on and has a better 360 view than I did. Last year because of the feature spotted deer long before I did. He also spooked them before I could get a shot off, but we had a good laugh about it.The North Star I'm using this year has the bar and it does swing down out of the way. I'd say that is the way to go. Ibelieve you can remove them anyways soget one with and see for yourself.
06-11-2006, 09:54 AM
#17
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Roanoke, Va
Posts: 3,562
RE: Does the bar on climbing stands....
I have the Summit Razor which has the bar that you can put under the seat. I really like it. You use the bar to climb with and then once you reach the height you desire just put it underneath you.
06-11-2006, 01:24 PM
#18
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Jan 2004
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RE: Does the bar on climbing stands....
I prefer my 1 piece loggy. You'll have a hard time convincing me more is better. After Reading some of these posts, the bar doesn't get in the way but you can take a nasty smack in the mouth separating the two pieces.
06-11-2006, 03:14 PM
#19
Join Date: May 2006
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RE: Does the bar on climbing stands....
summit viper. doesnt get in the way and the bar is a good place to have to lay your bow down while you wait. and its fast and easy to stand up and shoot because you dont have to reach for the bow.