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Cougar Mag 11-26-2008 08:48 PM

Lone Wolf climber users, a ?
 
Just got my Lone Wolf climber today, got a decent deal on a used one......3rd one I've owned. After 1 1/2 seasons without a climber I sorely missed one. Plus I am ordering that Ol Man type seat made to fit the Lone Wolf, never was a fan of backrests plus the extra bulk while climbing. Anyways, I've never used the LW with the XL belts. My question: are the XL belts worth it, how much of a bigger tree can they be used on than the standard belts?


GMMAT 11-26-2008 08:53 PM

RE: Lone Wolf climber users, a ?
 
Coug....I thought about....but decided not to order the XL belts. I was told they wouldn't fit on smaller trees (makes sense). So...I decided against it.

Did you get the smaller belts, too (your post is unclear if you got a stand with the XL belts or you're thinking about ordering them)?

There are very few trees I can get in with my Summit that I can't get in with my LW.

Cougar Mag 11-26-2008 09:00 PM

RE: Lone Wolf climber users, a ?
 

Did you get the smaller belts, too (your post is unclear if you got a stand with the XL belts or you're thinking about ordering them)?
Yes it has the standard belts. I really never had any problems before with them but was just wondering if the XL belts were worth it. Sounds like you answered my question.

Also has the older flatter tooth cams, like my past ones. Going to replace them with the newer, easier to use cams.

buckeye 11-26-2008 09:08 PM

RE: Lone Wolf climber users, a ?
 
They claim 19" diameter treeswith the standards and 22" diameterwith the XL's.

Cougar Mag 11-26-2008 09:19 PM

RE: Lone Wolf climber users, a ?
 

They claim 19" diameter trees with the standards and 22" diameter with the XL's.
Hmm, 3 inches. Think I'll stick to the standard belts.

Matt / PA 11-26-2008 09:28 PM

RE: Lone Wolf climber users, a ?
 
I have the XL belts on mine and they seem to accomodate a pretty big tree.........it "feels" like more than an extra 3" anyway.

Oh and you can make the XL belts (or the regular ones for that matter) go down to fit even the smallest diameter tree with a slight modification to the factory build.
GReg figured it out this season because he wanted to climb a tree in a fencerow about the diameter of a Lollipop stick and couldn't. LOL:D

He got to looking at what was keeping the platform belt from going all the way down and through like the climber section (hand climber) and figured out if you reversed the nut/bolt set up they use to clean up the lines of the stand it opens the channel to allow the belt to travel all the way through rather than stop when the ends hit the bolt.

I haven't gotten around to doing that to mine as I don't have much desire to climb teeny tiny trees, but Greg got a kick out of solving the problem and there isn't a small tree he can't climb now.........I know I'm gonna find him sideways bent over in a sapling one day. ;)

LouisianaTomkat 11-26-2008 09:40 PM

RE: Lone Wolf climber users, a ?
 
I just watched the user video instructions on the Lone Wolf site and I have a question. Do the angle adjustment thingamajiggers make any noise when setting the stand up?

Sorry, not trying to hijack.

LT

GMMAT 11-27-2008 02:33 AM

RE: Lone Wolf climber users, a ?
 
LT...

If you're talking about the parts that "slide" up to lock the platforms at an angle.....I suppose they "could". I keep my upper (seat portion) locked in the climbing position all the time (even packit in and out that way). I don't know a reason to break it down. With the lower platform....I just take my time. Takes abouta fewseconds, tops, to do it quietly.

buckeye 11-27-2008 07:50 AM

RE: Lone Wolf climber users, a ?
 

ORIGINAL: Matt / PA

I have the XL belts on mine and they seem to accomodate a pretty big tree.........it "feels" like more than an extra 3" anyway.

Oh and you can make the XL belts (or the regular ones for that matter) go down to fit even the smallest diameter tree with a slight modification to the factory build.
GReg figured it out this season because he wanted to climb a tree in a fencerow about the diameter of a Lollipop stick and couldn't. LOL:D

He got to looking at what was keeping the platform belt from going all the way down and through like the climber section (hand climber) and figured out if you reversed the nut/bolt set up they use to clean up the lines of the stand it opens the channel to allow the belt to travel all the way through rather than stop when the ends hit the bolt.

I haven't gotten around to doing that to mine as I don't have much desire to climb teeny tiny trees, but Greg got a kick out of solving the problem and there isn't a small tree he can't climb now.........I know I'm gonna find him sideways bent over in a sapling one day. ;)
I did that to my stand a couple months ago as well. I went to the hardware store and bought "pancake" head bolts to replace the ones that came on the stand.They are much flatter and allow the tractions belts to slide past them easier with out bumping into the head of the bolt and hanging up while you are feeding the belts thru the tube.

fatsbucknut 11-27-2008 08:06 AM

RE: Lone Wolf climber users, a ?
 
A couple times this year i had to start climbing with the "arrows" showing but oncei got a couple feet off the ground i would always slide the belts in farther. I cant imagine being up a tree bigger than those ones. I'm sticking with the standard belts. Anyone have any trouble with nuts and screws coming loose on theirs?

Cougar Mag 11-27-2008 08:35 AM

RE: Lone Wolf climber users, a ?
 

He got to looking at what was keeping the platform belt from going all the way down and through like the climber section (hand climber) and figured out if you reversed the nut/bolt set up they use to clean up the lines of the stand it opens the channel to allow the belt to travel all the way through rather than stop when the ends hit the bolt.
Good idea if using the XL belts. And Mat, I am totally shocked at hearing of you using something other than a Summit......;).


Anyone have any trouble with nuts and screws coming loose on theirs?
I never have. I bought this stand used(its about 4-5 yrs old.) and am going to replace the cams and traction belts. Putting that net seat on it(has the old sling type seat), and doing a thorough check. Before its over with I should have probably just ordered a new one.

GMMAT 11-27-2008 09:25 AM

RE: Lone Wolf climber users, a ?
 
Coug....

Please do a review of that seat. I might get another climber next year (one for short sits and one for longer sits). I'd like to hear what you think of it (for either).

Cougar Mag 11-27-2008 10:40 AM

RE: Lone Wolf climber users, a ?
 
I will Jeff if I ever get it ordered. Just went to the company website that makes them and they won't be back until December 6th due to hunting.

Greg / MO 11-27-2008 02:33 PM

RE: Lone Wolf climber users, a ?
 

Oh and you can make the XL belts (or the regular ones for that matter) go down to fit even the smallest diameter tree with a slight modification to the factory build.
GReg figured it out this season because he wanted to climb a tree in a fencerow about the diameter of a Lollipop stick and couldn't. LOL:D

He got to looking at what was keeping the platform belt from going all the way down and through like the climber section (hand climber) and figured out if you reversed the nut/bolt set up they use to clean up the lines of the stand it opens the channel to allow the belt to travel all the way through rather than stop when the ends hit the bolt.

I haven't gotten around to doing that to mine as I don't have much desire to climb teeny tiny trees, but Greg got a kick out of solving the problem and there isn't a small tree he can't climb now.........I know I'm gonna find him sideways bent over in a sapling one day. ;)
That I did! :)And, hey, I figured that's what they gave us level bubbles for on our sights! [8D]




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