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RE: Looking for a new climbing stand

Totally loyal to lone wolf here... I've got the sit and climb and the hang-on with climbing sticks to get in to those "not-so-cooperative" trees that insist on forking and growing limbs and stuff.

RE: Looking for a new climbing stand

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ORIGINAL: titleist_03

I've used the Summit Viper for 5 years and have to complain about it. It's the most comfortable stand I've ever used. The only complaint I have is it is so bulky when strapped to your back. It extends over 2 feet from your back. It's a pain when walking through thick brush or on long treks into the woods.

I finally broke down and bought a LW Sit and Climb after hearing so much about it. It packs flat and it a bit lighter than the Viper. The seat isn't nearly as comfortable as the Viper, but I fixed that by taking the Vipers off and putting it on the LW. Now I have the best of both worlds!

This was exactly my experience with the Summit 180. It was very sturdy and comfortable but bulky and heavy on the longer walks. I also didn't like how long it was. I would always tend to catch my heel on the stand when trying to step over fallen trees or brush.

Taking the seat off and replacing it on the LW is a good idea, I can't do that because I've already sold the summit, BUT, could buy a replacement seat from summit and put it on the LW. Hmmmmmm.........

RE: Looking for a new climbing stand

You made the right choice choosing the LW over the Loggy Stalker. Though the Stalker is cheaper and a good stand..............the hand climber is noisey as heck while climbing and descending, plus the strap is almost worthless to sit in while climbing.

RE: Looking for a new climbing stand