Ok, So I have a Summit Cobra XLS climber.... The finish on it is in very bad condition, the paint has been chipping and peeling pretty bad for a couple years now and I am tired of touching it up......

I have loved this stands comfort over the yearsbut I see Summit no longer offers a true open front stand any more. If I can't find something I like as much as this I guess I could get it dipped or sandblasted and repainted....

Price really isn't that important because if it is a stand I like I will keep it for years to come as I did this one.

My must haves.....

20 pounds or less.
Very comfortable seat.
Open front (no bar).
No pins on the cables.
Silent setup and take down.

Suggestions?

I've had the lone wolf hand climber for 3yrs and love it! I did get an extra cushion for the seat as it's not the most comfortable but hte cushion helps a lot. It folds flat for easy carry and only weigh 13- 14lbs. Its great for long hikes in on public land.

Did you look at this one, Scott??

http://www.summitstands.com/catalog.aspx?catid=openshot

Or even better, this one.

http://www.summitstands.com/catalog.aspx?catid=broadhead

Yeah, it's 1 pound over the limit..but hey....

Scott

Lone Wolf Sit N Climb

No parts that come off
Open Front
Easy to setup and climb
Quiet

Comfort is not the best, but for hunting it does the job for me.

*Lone Wolf is your answer to all the criteria you want, except for adding or carrying a seat pad to the existing seat.

You won't find any climbing stand quieter than the LW. Even Greg/MO is now using a Lone Wolf handclimbing stand.

It is to stripped down.... It has a cheapo seat.... Thanks for the link though. My current stand is identical to a Viper but the bar doesn't wrap around the front. I want to maintain that comfort level.

Cougs I bought the hand climber unit extra for short sits. I find it does the Job. If I am sitting all day I take the sit n climb.

http://www.treewalkertreestands.com/

I also am looking into getting a new stand also. I seen this treestand at the harrisburg pa show and fell in love with it! I am not sure how comfortable they really are but they sell an optional "chill" seat that looks like it would be great!

They are light, the cable system seems nice and it locks together for carry out without any ropes, straps, etc....! The only downfall is the price tag, but it is right around the same price as most others!

I really do believe this will be the treestand that I wil be carrying with me this year!!

Nice, but I don't want the moving parts....

More info on the Lone Wolfs would be nice... If you guys don't mind.