Climbing tree stand
 

I'm looking for a climbing tree stand that can be used for rifle or bowhunting (meaning it has a detachable shooting bar) that costs around $250 or less. Does anyone have any suggestions?

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Summit makes numerous good stands in that price range, take a look at either the cobra or the viper. I had a cobra and no many who have Vipers and we were all happy with them.

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The Summit python may fit your needs. I know they will have a model that is just right for you. take a look at their lineup at www.summitstands.com They are high quality stands that are very comfortable, stable and quiet.

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The Ol'man multivision, then you can adjust the bar for a rifle rest or out of the way for bowhunting....you won't be sorry.

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another vote for the ol'man line-up

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I'll give my vote for the Summit line .

nubo

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When I was new to hunting, I bought the Cabelas Cable Elite SS climber. At the time they had 2 versions, one rated for 250# and one rated for 300#. I am a bigger guy so I figured with all my gear and crap I needed to 300 pounder. However I dont see that one on the website anymore. I think it was like $199. The 250 is much less, I think it was $140. They are a bit heavy weighing in at 32 pounds. But I fell pretty secure in mine. I also remedied any fear i have this year. I took one of those ratcheting tie down straps up with me and used it to tie the upper part to the tree. It was solid as a rock.

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I bought a "non-typical" this year.
Positives is that it is incredibly secure and quiet.
Negative is that the seat is not that confortable, even for a med sized rear-end.
Anybody else have this problem..or thoughts on the non-typical..
Also, Cabelas is having a sale on many climbing models right now..

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I really can`t` say any thing about the Ol`man i have never owned one. But i do on a summit viper. And i can say it is a very quite and very well built stand, and is easy to set up. I would highly recommend summit stands to any one.

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Another vote for the Ol'Man Multi vision. Quiet , comfortable and backpacks great. I have used the others and always go back to the Ol'Man. BTW, I am 255# and 6'3".

SUMMIT TREE STAND
 

I just recently purchased a SUMMIT VIPER X4. I talked to numerous friends who own a SUMMIT and they all like theirs and recommended that I buy one. I have never owned a climbing tree stand, let alone ever use one. I had no idea how to use a climbing tree stand since I have always built permanent stands for the last 30 years. Since I was getting older now (43) I thought it was time to invest in a stand that I could take with me where ever I went hunting, since I was getting too old to hang upside down hammering nails into trees when building a permanent stand out of boards and scrap.
After buying the SUMMIT ($229 @ Cabela's) and trying it out with a hunting buddy, I wouldn't trade it for anything. It's simply the best hunting product that I have bought in all my hunting.
It's so easy to climb with, it's quiet, fast EASY and most of all SAFE. I am a bigger fellow, I'm 6'3" and weigh 270 pounds and let me tell you, climbing with a SUMMIT VIPER X4 is as easy as walking to and from your vehicle.
I recommend a SUMMIT to anyone who thinking about buying a climbing tree stand, YOU WON'T GO WRONG.
Good luck and be safe.

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api makes a good climber i bought mine 179 i thing weighs 17 pds i think
no noise from it and a gurente

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http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...712&hasJS=true

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I love my loggy!