To all hunters who are 6'+, 300lbs+, What climbers do you use?
07-17-2006, 10:02 AM
#2
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Huntingdon, PA
Posts: 246
RE: To all hunters who are 6'+, 300lbs+, What climbers do you use?
Well it is not made anymore, but I have a Buckshot Bigshot Magnum and I am 6'4'' and 320+lbs.
Works great for me!
The company disbanded because of differences in what they wanted to design I think. They split into Supermag Treestands - a division of Austin Outdoors, and Equalizer Treestands (http://www.austintreestands.com/index.htmland https://www.equalizertreestands.com/index.php)
I think what I have is the same as the SuperMag Extreme listed there. Rated up to 375lbs.
Tons of room for me, I am quite happy with it.
Only downside is getting it setup on the tree. The solid posts (instead of chains) seem to be a hassle at times (especially if I am trying to get up the tree quickly cause I overslept). Only other downside is the knob system it uses. Getting the knobs to turn and started in the screw holes is especially tough if your hands are really cold or you are trying to do it with gloves on.
Also heard good things about TimberTall Treestands.
http://www.timbertalloutdoors.com/superbrute.htm
Works great for me!
The company disbanded because of differences in what they wanted to design I think. They split into Supermag Treestands - a division of Austin Outdoors, and Equalizer Treestands (http://www.austintreestands.com/index.htmland https://www.equalizertreestands.com/index.php)
I think what I have is the same as the SuperMag Extreme listed there. Rated up to 375lbs.
Tons of room for me, I am quite happy with it.
Only downside is getting it setup on the tree. The solid posts (instead of chains) seem to be a hassle at times (especially if I am trying to get up the tree quickly cause I overslept). Only other downside is the knob system it uses. Getting the knobs to turn and started in the screw holes is especially tough if your hands are really cold or you are trying to do it with gloves on.
Also heard good things about TimberTall Treestands.
http://www.timbertalloutdoors.com/superbrute.htm
07-17-2006, 11:10 AM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Cenral Illinois
Posts: 3,180
RE: To all hunters who are 6'+, 300lbs+, What climbers do you use?
I'm going to go for the Summit Goliath this year. Will be my first climber, but they are plenty big, as I am 6'10" 350, I need all the stand I can get!
07-17-2006, 12:15 PM
#8
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 25,116
RE: To all hunters who are 6'+, 300lbs+, What climbers do you use?
LOL ..I'm ashamed of myself. I used to be a long distance runner at 195. I hurt my knee and kept the carbohydrate loading. I'm getting really serious now or I'll be using
a fork truck to get me up the tree.
I carry my weight well but I am seriuosly over weight. If I had to do it again I'd get Summit's Goliath. My stand holds me well but the maximum safe weight for my Bullet is 300 pounds. I'm flirting with safety here.
Here I was at my best shape at 195 ....
a fork truck to get me up the tree.
I carry my weight well but I am seriuosly over weight. If I had to do it again I'd get Summit's Goliath. My stand holds me well but the maximum safe weight for my Bullet is 300 pounds. I'm flirting with safety here. Here I was at my best shape at 195 ....
07-17-2006, 12:19 PM
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 3,784
RE: To all hunters who are 6'+, 300lbs+, What climbers do you use?
I've been using the API Grand Slam magnum extreme for the past 3 seasons. This season I'm finally ready to step down into something a little less bulky and heavy. Been looking at the Summit Viper or Lone Wolf Sit and climb.
07-17-2006, 12:27 PM
#10
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 25,116
RE: To all hunters who are 6'+, 300lbs+, What climbers do you use?
My Bullet took me about 7 times setting and unsetting to get used to it. Now I love it. I checked out the 5/16th inch cables at a local hardware store Lowes. They are good up to 750 pounds. I do have a new set of cables a friend bought for me. Heavy people get numb sometimes or uncomfortable sitting. I only have to move around maybe 3 times in 6 hours and with my Summit I can do that very quietly. really nice stand. Teh Bullet folds up flat..not like the viper.My Missouri friend was surprised how flat it folds up. About 6"
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