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I have several stationary ladder stands out, but think I want to try a climber. I'm a full grown boy at 250+ . I want one with a foot rest and shoting rail. Something quiet and easy to carry( light ). Money is always a concern but safety is # 1,# 2,and # 3 concern. What are ya'll's thoughts ?I have made a few posts on this web sight and always got great advice. Thanks in advance.

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Summit is the way to go. If you are 250+ go with the Goliath. I bought one last year and it is like having a big ol Lazy Boy in your tree. Comfy and rock solid. It will run you $269 to $299 depending on where you buy it.

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I am 6'4", 250 and am very happy with the Summit Revolution. Sadly though it is no longer in production. Their Python model is probably the closest. However, considering your request for a rail and footrest I would opt for the Viper Ultimate. I believe it was offered with both.

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bbb, the only stand that can climb a steel pole!


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Thank you gentleman for your replies. you all gave me something to go on.

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BBBAGMAM TREE LOUNGES TREESTANDS ARE GREAT, THERE IS A COMPANY CALLED TIMBERTALL THATS MAKING A 12 LB CLIMBER . GO TO ASK JEEVES TYPE IN TIMBER TALL TREESTANDS AND CHECK THEM OUT. PERSONALLY I USE A OLD WARREN AND SWEAT 16LBS , I HUNT FACING THE TREE GIVES ME SOME COVER, I SHOOT EITHER HAND SO I CAN COVER A340 DEGREE CIRCLE

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Thanks LL I'll be sssure andcheck it out.

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I really like my Hunters View Hawk TC-4000, very comfortable and very affordable I paid around $100.00 for it.

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summit viper or api grand slam, you can sit all day,

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I just got a Summit yesterday and love it. They are BIG on safety and most of them comes with a harness. Its is very easy to use but it is a little heavy for a long hike.

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More useful information. Thank you to all who have responded.It looks like I'm going to make my final decision in the next couple of days. :eek: Any more useful information would be grealy appreciated.

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I used the Treelounges for many years.Treelounges new version really soured me.I read about the Gunslingers on another site.Almost everyone praised them.I had to give one a try.For the last couple of years that's all I've used.As far as I know they don't have a web site. Contact them and they will send you a brochure.They have a couple different models and weight capacities.It would be worth checking in to.I have two of the Gunslingers 350#. You face the tree. I didn't think I would like that. It proved to work to my advantage.You can use the tree for a rest or the back of the seat as a shooting rail.Both armrests give you great support for steadying your rifle.The only negitive thing I can say is they come unpainted.They take a few times putting them on the tree to get use to it. Once you do it a few times it becomes very easy.Not sure what they cost now.Mine were 239.00 a couple years ago.Money well spent.Another thing I like they are bolted together and not welded. If a part needs to be replaced there's no cutting welds. They are really well designed.
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6550 S.R.16
St. Augustine FL.32092
(904) 940-3381

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Thanks Ruger. I'll look into the Gunslingers.

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You're welcome.I've seen the Gunslinger's at a few of the hunting shows in Georgia and Florida.I hunt in GA. I've seen dozens of them in back of hunters trucks.It's to late now. JRH runs a special on them from Jan 1st to April 30th.The other model is the Combow.I sat in one at the show. Very comfortable but was a little small for me. My knee's were touching the front bar.The Combow you face away from the tree.Get the brouchure and you'll see what I'm talking about.I think you'll be impressed with them.I'm 5'11" and about 260#'s. I have plenty of room in the Gunslingers.I've never had the slightest slip and have used them in heavy rain. They hold the tree well.

Ruger Redhawk

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I upgraded to a summit climbing stand last year and I absolutely love it! It's the most comfortable of my 4 stands.
Just keep in mind that the more bells and whistles you add (foot rest for example) will add to the weight, and you mentioned a concern about weight.