Climbing Stands
 

Any climbing stands you guys like? I am looking for something that is safe, quiet, easy to use and can support at least 250lbs. Thanks

Summit is my favorite that I have sat in. comfortable and light.

Lone Wolf hand climber. Ultra light and compact. I'm 225# been using for years.

XOP Enforcer from fieldsupply.com

Identical to a lone wolf sit and climb for a fraction of the price.

Been using a summit for close to twenty years, have hunted out of others in that time(tree lounge, old man, api) , but summit is by far my favorite. Old man would probably be my second choice

I use a stand that is no longer made.. A northstar climber it's all aluminum and very light similar to a summit open shot and maybe lighter.....

If you can find one BUY IT!

pic is same as mine.. I modded mine with summit stirrups and old man cables just like the way it works with the old man cables

I have a summit titan and it is awesome....I am a bigger guy, and I have a ton of room with this stand...it is very easy to use as well...

I have 2 Ol Mans. Ol Man Vision and then the Ole Man Grand Vision. Love em!!! Hate the weight!!!! Most comfortable stand I have ever slept in!!!!! LOL!!! I use the seats many times in some of my homade ladder stands.

decided on a treewalker. thanks for the help.

The Impossible Dream
 

Never saw a perfect tree stand. Especially one that , ha, only holds 250 lbs. I think most 16 year olds coming on the market are 240 lbs these days.

I have an older stand. It wasn't perfect. I tweeted it for more quietness. Rehabed the seating myself. Stand is now unavailable. Company is out of business.

Know its pluses and minuses. Ha, and it only holds 250 lbs of weight. And they're is no company. If I didn't carry the stand into and out of the woods, I'd have to put on warning stickers.

Warning: Stand Only hold 250lbs

Warning: No Company to Sue: Out of business.

Warning: Repair parts available in a Hardware store.

Warning: Stand upholstered by present owner.

Warning: Stand quieted by present owner.

Warning: Stand doesn't use metal wires.

Warning: Stand, new, didn't cost $300.


Ha, a lot of hunters wouldn't want my tree stand.

Take a look at Couglar Claw! My dad has them and he is 6'2" 285 and says it is the sturdiest climber he has ever used.

I have an API Bowhunter from years ago. The shrink plastic that covers the chain degrades easily and the chain isn't rigid, so catches bumps on trees and can be dangerous. By comparison, I LOVE the Summit's 1) carrying strap that meets at the top instead of separate that can slide off the shoulder, 2) blades that can contact the tree in more places for better stability where API may have problems, and most importantly, 3) rigid cable which is lighter and more durable than the API chain's plastic covering, but also 4) lighter weight of the Summit v. the API. But when I look at the Summit Open, I don't see the handles on the seat portion to stiff arm while climbing the tree. Can someone who knows please tell me how hard it is to climb with the Summit Open, and also would it be better just to get the Viper with the footrest? I do bowhunt and have heard mixed reviews on the Viper's front bar being an obstacle for bowshots.

One of the lightest I ever had was a Loggy Bayou followed closely by a Northstar and Timbertall Legend.

The easiest, safest and most comfortable was a Summit Viper. It's rated for up to 250#, but why push to the limit. For a bigger guy I would naturally recommend the Summit Goliath. A little heavier, but very stable and just as comfortable. I believe it's rated to 300#.

I have used a summit for 15 years, my only complaint is the shoulder harness when packing it to and from the hunting location. The stand seems to slide sideways on long hikes which is not fun in the dark and trying to be quiet. My father who is in his 70's uses one and has no issues, I would not have recommended it to him if I was not pleased with the performance.

My biggest issue was getting him to use a safety harness. Prior to retirement he was a general contractor. He has no fear of heights and still runs across steep roofs and such with reckless abandon. At least he Has acquiesced to using the harness.

Check out Lone Wolf, I love my hand climber!

Lone Wolf for me too. I have the wide Sitnclimb with flip top seat.......lovin it!

summit viper for me. I also just got a summit mini viper sd. Love the weight, its a little small but still supports 250#. easy to carry, lightweight, just not as roomy as the viper classic.