Lately ive been thinking about buying a climbing tree stand. However, i dont want to spend a great deal of money. Is it possible that i can get one for 160 or less, and if so what kind do you recommend? I've also heard about the good things about them, but is there any downsides to owning one?

Summit or Lonewolf either way you can not go wrong.

defonately recommend a lone wolf

I would also recommend a Summit. I love mine and its only weighs 17 lbs. The problem is I dont think you can find any good quality treestand for $160. at least not a Summit or Lonewolf.

Summit viper original is $149.00 at Dicks
The summit bow stand (viper with open front) was $149.00 at BassPro

Slack

I feel the Ol'man is the best of the best, it's easier and quieter than the Summit IMO opinion, I bought the Summit, returned it for the Ol"man, will never use anything else.

bowhuntn87....you better spend more if you really want a good safe climber....hell the life you save this time is your own..look around youll no doubt find a widower cimber for under $160....but thats suicide

Oh comon, the Original Ol'man is $129 currently....the Multivision is $159 and as far as I'm concerned the best, safest climber on the market.

Rob/PA....how much did you pay for your climber and what make is it??

I have an Ol'man Grand, at the time it was more expensive but the original is now being found at $129, that is a great price for a great stand.