favorite climber???
07-20-2006, 03:03 AM
#24
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Crosby TX USA
Posts: 2,599
RE: favorite climber???
API grand slam shooting star.
I've got a summitI can't stand.
A couple of years ago I passed a deal on an old man vision that was on end of season discount. Still kick myself for missing that deal
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I've got a summitI can't stand.
A couple of years ago I passed a deal on an old man vision that was on end of season discount. Still kick myself for missing that deal
.
07-20-2006, 05:49 AM
#27
Spike
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Finksburg, MD
Posts: 23
RE: favorite climber???
I like my Loggy climber. It is a older model (can't recall model), but it can be adjusted while climbing. Its great while climbing trees that taper. I would like to find a climber for my 13 year old son. The Loggy Transformer looks ideal @ only 18 lbs. Any experience out there?
07-20-2006, 06:06 AM
#28
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Rochester NY USA
Posts: 81
RE: favorite climber???
Fieldmouse,
I've never used a one piece climber. The reason I prefer a two piece is because mine folds flat like a one piece, is still lighter than a one piece loggy(at least the ones I can see on their website), i don't have to hold up my weight - just support it on the seat, by using a second piece to climb my knees are farther from the tree so i canbring my knees up furtherand manipulate the stand around obstructions on the tree easily, i don't have to hug wet trees on rainy or snowy days, i canuse stabilizer staps to tighten the bottom and top together to make a very stable stand, i can adjust the height of the seat and adjust the angle depending on what i prefer for a particular tree. also whether or not a climber is one or two pieces, there are other things people look at when buying a climber that has nothing to do with the # of pieces, like construction, how quiet they think it will be, types of belts, adjustability, added features(leveling, bow holders, etc..), size of seat and platform, etc... I think there are alot of reasons and different things to look at besides the # of pieces to the stand. so for some i think it would be easy to "prove" that for them a two piece of one brand or anotheris better.
I've never used a one piece climber. The reason I prefer a two piece is because mine folds flat like a one piece, is still lighter than a one piece loggy(at least the ones I can see on their website), i don't have to hold up my weight - just support it on the seat, by using a second piece to climb my knees are farther from the tree so i canbring my knees up furtherand manipulate the stand around obstructions on the tree easily, i don't have to hug wet trees on rainy or snowy days, i canuse stabilizer staps to tighten the bottom and top together to make a very stable stand, i can adjust the height of the seat and adjust the angle depending on what i prefer for a particular tree. also whether or not a climber is one or two pieces, there are other things people look at when buying a climber that has nothing to do with the # of pieces, like construction, how quiet they think it will be, types of belts, adjustability, added features(leveling, bow holders, etc..), size of seat and platform, etc... I think there are alot of reasons and different things to look at besides the # of pieces to the stand. so for some i think it would be easy to "prove" that for them a two piece of one brand or anotheris better.
07-20-2006, 07:59 PM
#30
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 39,060
RE: favorite climber???
Shaky,
Thanks for the reply. I can tell you only one point you brought up was the downside. The hugging wet trees. I can't say I never thought about. It has never been an issue though, just a thought and it's the only reason I use a belt when climbing. The rest I've never had an issue on unless I miss judge the taper. Can't say it hasn't happened. I still have the capabilty to correct it after I'm at my hunting height and in my area you need to be 30+ high due to the number of deer. It's very easy to do. On the flip side I have used mine as a lock-on in certain backyards.
Thanks for the reply. I can tell you only one point you brought up was the downside. The hugging wet trees. I can't say I never thought about. It has never been an issue though, just a thought and it's the only reason I use a belt when climbing. The rest I've never had an issue on unless I miss judge the taper. Can't say it hasn't happened. I still have the capabilty to correct it after I'm at my hunting height and in my area you need to be 30+ high due to the number of deer. It's very easy to do. On the flip side I have used mine as a lock-on in certain backyards.