Might be very repetative, but I need some climber advice!
03-22-2005, 03:12 AM
#11
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Vinton VA
Posts: 2,978
RE: Might be very repetative, but I need some climber advice!
I would suggest you take a look at the Summit line of stands. I have been very happy with the quality and performance of my Summit climbers. They are very comfortable and easy to use, as well as being rock solid on the tree. My personal favorite is the Goliath, but they have a lot of differnt models and styles to choose from.
03-22-2005, 04:53 AM
#12
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Ocean Springs, MS
Posts: 4,103
RE: Might be very repetative, but I need some climber advice!
I bought a Summit Viper XLS, and I love it. The front bar does not get in the way during a shot. I feel more comfortable with the front bar. I posted a post on this board about how good Summit stands were and they sent me a hat, a hunting video, and a catalog. Summit is a great company and you can't go wrong with them.
03-24-2005, 12:07 PM
#16
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Rochester NY USA
Posts: 81
RE: Might be very repetative, but I need some climber advice!
Remember that most people don't have the oppotunity to try models from every mfg. so take things with a grain of salt. if someone says they love a stand, then it's a good stand, and it should be considered. Also a treestand is going to last a long time so what ever you spend divide it by 10 or 20 and that's how much it costs you a year for your treestand. it's easier to justify the price.
the stands i have constanly heard the best remarks about in no particular order are
buckshot, lonewolf, summit, timbertall, api
none of them is the best in every category, but one is best for the indiviudal.
the stands i have constanly heard the best remarks about in no particular order are
buckshot, lonewolf, summit, timbertall, api
none of them is the best in every category, but one is best for the indiviudal.
03-24-2005, 12:22 PM
#17
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 201
RE: Might be very repetative, but I need some climber advice!
Another vote for Summit. I have a Viper, you can adjust the seat up as far as possible and the bar will be just above your knees.So unless you're shooting a long bow the bar shouldn't be an issue.
03-24-2005, 12:29 PM
#18
Typical Buck
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 681
RE: Might be very repetative, but I need some climber advice!
Shaky....
I like how you rationalize the $$ you spend on hunting gear. If something costs 1,000 but lasts a long time..it's $$ well spent. I think the exact same way you do.
I like how you rationalize the $$ you spend on hunting gear. If something costs 1,000 but lasts a long time..it's $$ well spent. I think the exact same way you do.
03-24-2005, 06:29 PM
#19
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 39,060
RE: Might be very repetative, but I need some climber advice!
I'm a big fan of the loggy. I have used one for 15 years and haven't seen anything that can match it for compact and versitility. It can be used as climber or lock on. I don't recomend the climber attachment. I would stick with the stand itself and shimmy up the tree.
03-25-2005, 06:53 AM
#20
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 77
RE: Might be very repetative, but I need some climber advice!
Another vote for Summit, I can sit all day easy, even sat for 7 hours without having to stand. All weilded, and where the metal comes together they are jointed there is no sound when in use. Sets up fast and quiet. I looked at API but my friend had a problem when the shrink wrap craked the chain would drag the back of the tree when climbing. It is not reccomended but you can even readjust the stand while in the tree. Good Luck.