Lone Wolf Stands?
 

Anybody using one? I've been researching stands, and these seem like some of the nicest ones out there. The cast aluminum platform seems pretty innovative and I like the fact that you can get multiple brackets for the hang-on model.

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The Lone Wolf Alpha Climber is one of the quietest, lightest stands in existence, I have used one for 2 years now for bowhunting and wouldn't give it up for the world.

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I got the Lone Wolf Sit & Climb stand this fall & love it. I researched stands for 8 months & decided on this model & it is everything you need to bowhunt or rifle hunt. It's quiet, simple to set up & break down & a breeze to climb with. If you go with this model you won't regret it.

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My friend purchased a Lone Wolf climber and, I hated it. It was quiet, I will give it that. It was incredibly light and small to pack, but, in my opinion that is where the pro's stop. First, the stand is held to the tree by a cable that is semi-rubbery. It doesn't seem very sturdy to me and it looks as though it isn't abrasion resistant. Along with that, the stand just doesn't feel sturdy to me. I like something in the tree that makes me feel safe (or as close to safe as I can be). The stand is so small and thin that it just feels weak, and I am only 6' tall and I only weigh 145 pounds. Another thing that I dislike is the seat. This is about the biggest thing I dislike about this stand. The seat is a thin piece of foam suspending over two pieces of rope. It feels really unsafe, and, I would have to say that it is one of the most uncomfortable seats I have ever sat in, period. I am not just talking about treestands, I am talking about everything.

Price is another thing that is a turn off about these stands. These are very expensive stands. You can get a better quality stand (in my opinion) for $100.00 less. Another thing is that in order to use the built in bow holder in the platform, you have to buy the foam insert. I think that it should be a standard option, but, you have to pay for it.

In my opinion, this stand has the best weight, stealth, and packing, but, that is where it stops. I prefer a well rounded stand. I want something light, quiet, easy packing, easy to use, safe, sturdy, and comfortable. Price is another big thing that I am looking for along with customer service.

I went with the Summit Bushmaster XLS, it had a good amount of everything that I wanted. Unlike the Lone Wolf, it has a good amount of everything I am looking for, not just a few really good things, but other specifications lacking.

This is just my opinion, it is not nessacarily correct, you should test every stand you want before using. I will say that I am fairly confident though, that if you test a Summit side by side with a Lone Wolf, the Summit will win hands down.

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I totally have to disagree with Buck Magnet, first of all I don't know what Lone Wolf stand he was talking about but his assessments are way off. The part that holds the stand to the tree is a rubber traction belt that is reinforced with steel aircraft cables, that has been tested with a tensile strength to support 3100 lbs, thats right over a ton & a half. Secondly it is very abrasion resistant, I've used the belt on tree after tree & you can't even tell the belts been used yet. As far as feeling safe & sturdy, I don't know what he's talking about I weigh 230 lbs. & I've jumped up & down on the platform with no hint of insecurity. As far as the seat goes, again I don't know what seat he's referring to, but the seat on mine is a camo sling seat that is very comfortable & can be silently slid out of the way to stand up for a shot. As far as the price they are a little more than the lesser stands on the market, but guess what sometimes you get what you pay for.

I do agree with Buck Magnet on the stand being the light, easy to backpack, & the quietest stand out there. Along with that though it sets up so easy with the cam action levers & the traction belt, you just slide the belt in & close the cam lever, you can be up in the tree in less than 2 minutes.

When you compare the Lone Wolf Sit & Climb with the Summit Bushmaster XLS here's what you get. The LW has the traction belt that grips the tree secuely & quietly, the XLS uses a cable thinner than a pencil with no gripping power. The LW platform is a solid (not hollow) one piece molded aluminum base that is ultra quiet & has traction grids with utility hooks & a bow holder built right into it, compared to the XLS's sound echoeing hollow aluminum tubing that is slick as all get out. Then we have the weight restriction the LW is rated to 350 lbs., & the XLS is rated to 300lbs., so much for the stabilty issue.

All in all do what Buck Magnet said try them out if possible, but I'm confident you'll love a Lone Wolf.

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As far as stability goes, does a climber tend to be more or less stable than a hang-on model.

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I tried both the Bushmaster and the Lone Wolf and I bought the Bushmaster. It was just my personal preference. The Lone Wolf is a nice stand but I just liked the Summit better. The seat was much more comfortable on the Summit vs the Lone Wolf. One plus for the Summit stands is that you get a Seat of The Pants safety harness when you buy the stand.

Hunker Hunter, Don't know where you got your info about the weight limit on the Lone Wolf stands, but according to their website the limit is 300...the same as the Summit Bushmaster. Summit's website does'nt state this specifically for the Bushmaster but the cable on some of their stands is rated to a whopping 8,000 pounds. They only sale one model # of replacement cables so I'm assuming that all their stands use the 8000 lb. cable. My stand came with traction strips on the floor of the stand....its not slick in the rain.

I'm 235 lbs and I can tell you that the Summit stand was as stable as the Lone Wolf Alpha climber that I tried out. The one thing that I wish the Summit's had that the Lone Wolf has is the built in bow holder. I really liked that. Either stand would be an excellent choice. Just go try them out and buy the one you like the best.


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Edited by - VAhuntr on 11/19/2002 21:25:09

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Summits are the most comfortable stands I've ever sat in aside from the LazyBoy climber (aka a Tree Lounge)

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I have a hang on model. Its light and quiet. If you pack your stand in and out of the woods every hunt you will love it.

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I sold a brand new Summit Cobra XLS at a slight loss and purchased the Lone Wolf Sit-N-Climb. Best money I have spent on hunting equipment in many years! I actually used it much more than my hangons this season and I bowhunt a lot! The Lone Wolf is exceptionally quiet, light, and has the strongest platform I have ever seen(I checked all major brands out), and the belt w/aircraft cables inbedded grips trees like no other I tried. The belt [b]DOES NOT[b/]show any wear......you cannot tell it has ever touched a tree! I don't have to worry about replacing shrink tubing. The sit-n-climb bar can also be used as a gun rest, arm rest or folded under the seat because it will adjust instantly. It impressed my 65 yr. old father-in-law so much he bought one Saturday. Only thing I did to improve the comfort of the seat was strapping a seat cushion to the seat.

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After viewing Lone Wolf's website I decided I would order their catalog to look at their fixed position stands. I'm really impressed with the looks and simplicity of the Alpha Hang On. I like the light weight, the attachment system and the built in bowholder.

I'm assuming that Hunker Hunter was right afterall about the weight limit being 350 lbs. In their catalog they list the weight limits at 350 but on their website they say 300. I guess they need to update that!

I wish I knew someone close to me that had the Alpha Sit and Climb because I would really like to give that stand a test drive! The sit and climb model looks as if it would be more comfortable than the the hand climber model that I tried out earlier.

Lone wolf opinion
 

All in all an excellent tree stand. I have no complaints about anything about the stand except the lever cams that secure the belt to the tree. I have the older version without the rope assist's and I can turthfully say that at 56 years old I no longer have the hand strength to open and close the cams without using a boxend wrench!! Do you think that the new cams with the rope assist will make that big of a difference?

I have had one for seven years and i will never give it up

I love my lonewolf and feel very safe in it. It is super quiet and has never failed me. It isn't the most comfortable stand out there, but it is the climber I grab when I'm looking to climb a tree. In my opinion though they are beginning to get a little greedy with their pricing.

I had a Sit & Climb for about 1 week. I sold it after about 3 hunting trips. IMO after using my Summit Climber for several years, the Lone Wolf is not even in the same class. It is light, I'll give them that, but it has to be one of the most uncomfortable stands that I have ever used. It is DEFINITELY not worth the price. It was very hard for me to sit in for more than 2 hours. The Summit climbers are a little heavier, but way out class the Lone Wolf in comfort and are just as quiet to hang and climb with. I have no problem sitting in them all day.

I purchased a Summit treestand three years ago as my first climber and immediately returned it: I could not imagine lugging that bulky stand through the woods. I then purchased a Lone Wolf Alpha: while I loved the compactness and light weight of the Alpha (and also liked the built in bow-holder), I found it much too difficult for climbing and extremely uncomfortable for sitting.

The following year I purchased the Sit 'N Climb seat portion to go with the the Alpha platform I already had (an additional $140). I have been very well-pleased with the Sit 'N Climb stand: it folds into a compact package, is still lighter than most other stands, climbs easily, is very solid when attached to the tree (the two straps that secure the seat assembly to the platform when set up in a tree help make the stand very solid), and is sufficiently comfortable for the 3-4 hour sessions that I hunt. I only wish that I had spent the additional $40 initially to get the Sit 'N Climb.

That being said, I can certainly see reasons to prefer the Summits: either because of the exhorbitant price increases for the Lone Wolf stands in the last year or because of a premium on comfort. The Summit was a very good stand, but I have found the Lone Wolf to be much better for my needs: I am glad that I have it and have no plans to change.

The origanal owner of Lone Wolf treestand company is a good friend of mine. I helped him with proto-typing and new stand testing.
Anywho, I have been using L/W stands for over 20 years... I put together a youtube video showing how I set the stand up close to bedded bucks fast and quietly. The video passed my time limit with youtube so its two parts, but its worth watching.
Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJEyFDBV7X4
Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gBOa-681Hk

+1, I'll add, easiest stand for me to put up that I've ever tried.

The Summits have it on the Lone Wolf with comfort but that's where the Summit advantage ends. The LW is quieter, easier to climb with, and packing is an absolute dream. I have two Summits and I'd trade both of them for a LW.

Blessings......Pastorjim

Treestands don't fit everyone
 

Some are great for some; not great for all.

Of course, I keep a tight check on my old stand, baby it like a '57 Chevy, and never leave it alone in the woods. And as the prices keep rising, the moths keep flying out of my wallet, even when I'm just doing research.

I've been using the Lone Wolf sit and climb for about six Wisconsin Whitetail Bow, gun, and muzzle-loader seasons. Not one problem, EVER. I even climbed an Oak after a freezing rain not knowing the belts were griping the iced area. I did not realize there was ice on the trees until it got light out. The only complaint I have is the small knobs used to lock the unit open or closed. I don't know if the current models have larger or different fasteners.

I'd buy another in a heartbeat.

I have been using my Lone Wolf alpha hand climer for a very long time. I love it! up and down tree fast and ezy. the only thing i do not like about it is the seat. I am still looking for a way to attach it to the tree so i can flip it up when i stand without the seat falling down or me havign to gently/QT lowering it down to rest on the back side of the tree. I have been thinking of purchasing the sit and climb seat but looks alil bulky?? Other than that i love my wolf stand!!!

There is one thing i forgot.. I get cold feet so i wear the heavier 1200 rubber boots. and it is a hassel some times to get my boots into the sturups on the base of the stand... if you have smaller boots no big deal like in early october..

I have owned a few climbers over the years and the lone wolf alpha that I have had is by far the best yet. Just IMO.