Pimp your climber?!
 

Just added Hunter Safety System's adhesive tape to my climber and boy does it really quite it down. I am also getting some nicer backpack straps, along with enhancing the way I actually climb. What all have you done to make your climber better!?

Good hunting.

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I had the Rhino lining guys treat/spray the platform of my climber 3 years ago. It's still in great shape.

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Wow, what a great idea. How much did that cost?

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I got a new Lone Wolf climber for this fall and bought the LWfoot rest for it, a Summit replaceable seat and some nice padded back pack straps.

Look forward to breaking it in this fall.

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I wanna say it was $30-$35. I originally had it done....because I was worried about my footing on the slick metal (wearing wet, rubber boots). A side effect was that it silenced the platform and the two pieces touching when I'm getting set up. I have no idea of any downside....other than a nominal amount of weight added.

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I've had a nice set of padded straps, an insulated mat that quiets the platform, and side bags on my climber for years now.........The simple snap on side bags that go on the armrests of the seat section always hold my safety rope, hoist rope and an extra grunt call, that way I never have to worry about forgetting to pack any of the 3.

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Has anyone ever added a set of wheels to their climber? Last season prior to my back surgery I really noticed how heavy it really is. Now that I've had the surgery I don't want to do anything to reinjure my back. I was thinking about building an axle with two wheels that clamp on to the stand at one end and make a harness to attach to my waist on the other end. Has this ever been done?

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Seems to be that a deer cart would work well!? Camo it up, have it by the tree. Then, when you get one, you have it right there, handy!

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i need some new padded straps and cables. i have some grip tape on foot platform. also havesome blind material wrapped around front rest to cover up any leg movement.

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Padded straps, side & front pockets, winter/fall pattern wrap around blind,
came w/foot rest, gun rest

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Awesome Idea, Slip Free and durrable. I have a bunch of that spray on bed liner, i know what to do with it now :D

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Popped out the bushings where the chains are inserted on my API and replaced the crappy chain tubing with PVC tubing from home depot. Its lasted a couple of years without any visible wear. Also, put a spare bracket for my quiver on the seat section so I can attach the quiver to the stand out of the way but within easy reach. I have an automobile trash bag that came in MOBU I'm thinking of attaching to the stand just to have a handy place to put things.

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I usually pimp/customize mostthings I use so theyare the way I want them. Here's what it did with my Lone Wolf climber, it's an older one. I painted the outer edge redso the "no go" zone is marked, and it is fairly visable in low light. I have hockey tape around most exposed areas, padded straps, an optional piece of outdoor carpet (custom cut to fit) to put on the platform when it'sREAL cold (keeps the feet warmer), and rubber tubing placed where the top and bottom parts of the standtouchso they don't make noise when I carry it.
I also put my little cushion on the seat to make it more comfy for LONG sits. The LW is a great stand, but not the most comfy.;):DAlso, I had to add the wolf jaws to hold split limb bow properly, and a piece of cord to hold the bottom from sliding down the tree.

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Here's the seat portion, it wouldn't let me post three pics.[:@]

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Can you post a pic of the pvc tubing? I need to do something for my chains since all the coating wore off. I have also drilled and attached a quiver holder on my API, removed the gun rest and have two bags in the holes where the rest attached to hold my calls, lunch and drink. I also have a bow holder on the platform but might have to get the thing Rhino Lined;)

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Are you guys drilling holes in your climbers? Are you converned with ruining the structural integrity?

These stands are built with minimal material to reduce weight.

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I drilled two very small holes to hold the screws for a Quickie Quiver and it has help up fine. I am 270lbs and there has been no stress cracks or structural issues yet and it was done 3 years ago.

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I would NEVER drill into one of my stands, ever.[:@]

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I guess some of us like to live on the edge;) The area I drilled gets virtually no stress and is not a main load bearing part of the climber.

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I use a tie wrap to attach the bracket to my climber. I did not drill any holes in it.Also, I didn't mean PVC tubing, its just soft vinyl tubing. Racewayking- PM me with your email address and I'll send you the directions I copied off the net a while back that explains exactly how to do the upgrade, complete with pictures. Its too long to post here and I can't access web photo hosting sites from work to post the pictures.

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All great tips! I take a backpack FULL of stuff that I hang from my EZ hanger.

Another climber tip, is to predrill any holes into the tree. I sometimes have a bit of trouble getting stuff screwed into trees when the temp hits the teens. Predrilling the holes, eliminated that for me!

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RACEWAYKING~~

You said the shrink tubing is wearing off of your chains...!

This is actually a fairly simple fix! Go to your local electrical supply store and they will have or can order you some heat shrink tubing that is actually probably stronger then the original stuff! This is also a good time to tear all the old off and gie your chains a good cleaning and lube!

Hope this helps, also electrical tape will do about the same but wear off easy! I know what its like fighting with those damn chains!!!!!!!!!![:@]

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The only tip that I have is not really even with the treestand, but more with the pull rope! I will take electrical tape and wrap around the rope to keep it from tangling and knotting up!!
Seems silly but really works!