What is the best climbing tree stand avalible.
10-10-2003, 01:48 PM
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2003
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What is the best climbing tree stand avalible.
I' ve been ground hunting for the past 2 years. I' ve enjoyed it a great deal but my friend has told me I would have even more success from using a tree stand. What is the best type for bow hunting. It seems many are made specificly for using rifles.
10-10-2003, 02:41 PM
#4
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
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RE: What is the best climbing tree stand avalible.
chalk one up for SUMMIT!!!!! Try them all out. Save Summit for last. You' ll kick yourself for looking for so long, but you' ll realize why they are the best. Big or small people, there is stand there for you!!!!!
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10-10-2003, 02:50 PM
#5
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Location: Southeast Central Illinois USA
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RE: What is the best climbing tree stand avalible.
There are several good climbers on the market these days, but do yourself a favor and get one of the top brands.....safety should come before comfort. Most here favor Summit, Ol Man, Big Buck, Lone Wolf, API, Warren & Sweat, Loggy Bayou among others.
Mine is the Lone Wolf sit-n-climb....easy to use, none is quieter, made with quality.
Mine is the Lone Wolf sit-n-climb....easy to use, none is quieter, made with quality.
10-10-2003, 02:53 PM
#6
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Chester Md
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RE: What is the best climbing tree stand avalible.
The API with the convertible foot rest/shooting rail. I forget what the exact model is, but it' s great for bow and very comfortable and quiet. Excellent treestand. I' ve tried most of the others.
10-10-2003, 03:13 PM
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Sturgis, SD
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RE: What is the best climbing tree stand avalible.
Lone wolf sit and climb here. It is quiet and simple to hook to the tree. The only complaint I have is when you step out of the sitting rail it is a tight fit. I have a size 13 boot and there is barely enough room to get my feet out, you have to be VERY CAREFUL. Wouldn' t be much of an issue if you were smaller.
10-10-2003, 06:52 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Louisville Kentucky USA
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RE: What is the best climbing tree stand avalible.
I think most hunters have only used a couple different stands that are comparable to each other. They buy a stand and then use it a couple seasons and buy another. You need a review from someone who has used new stands from each maker in the same season. Myself, I love my Summit Viper. But here' s the catch;
The 1st season I bowhunted off the ground.
2nd-4th seasons I hunted out of homemade climbers(never do this!!)
5th-9th seasons I used a Warren and Sweat Osage climber. Heavy, loud and uncomfortable.
Last season I bought a Summit and cursed myself for not buying one sooner. I' m sure I' d be saying the same thing about some other stands right now if I had bought them instead of the Summit just because of the comparison to what I was used to hunting out of. Hope this helps
The 1st season I bowhunted off the ground.
2nd-4th seasons I hunted out of homemade climbers(never do this!!)
5th-9th seasons I used a Warren and Sweat Osage climber. Heavy, loud and uncomfortable.
Last season I bought a Summit and cursed myself for not buying one sooner. I' m sure I' d be saying the same thing about some other stands right now if I had bought them instead of the Summit just because of the comparison to what I was used to hunting out of. Hope this helps