summit, api, gorilla or ol' man
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 1
summit, api, gorilla or ol' man
i am in the market for a climbing stand. i have credit at bass pro so my selection is limited to one of the ones they carry. i've done some digging on here and see the summit is highly rated. not much talk about the gorilla or ol' man, mixed opinions about the api. i would've pulled the trigger on the summit viper but here's my issue.
where i hunt, there are several areas with thick brush, low limbs, etc that can tangle anything that sticks out from your body profile. the picture of the summit shows that when you carry it, the bottom sticks out a good ways from your body...potential hang ups...my current stand is a "hand me down" that weighs a ton, but fits flat against my body, so no real issues with it getting tangled. can anyone giive me real world experiences in these conditions with a summit or any of the other ones they might recommend? do any of the others rest flat against your back when hiking?
thanks!
where i hunt, there are several areas with thick brush, low limbs, etc that can tangle anything that sticks out from your body profile. the picture of the summit shows that when you carry it, the bottom sticks out a good ways from your body...potential hang ups...my current stand is a "hand me down" that weighs a ton, but fits flat against my body, so no real issues with it getting tangled. can anyone giive me real world experiences in these conditions with a summit or any of the other ones they might recommend? do any of the others rest flat against your back when hiking?
thanks!
#3
I have a Summit Goliath and never had any issues with the bottom getting caught and i have walked through greenbriar, over logs, etc. The summit is by far the most comfortable stand I have ever used, I can easily sit 10 -12 hrs without a numb butt or stiff legs. I recommend you check them out.
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,926
Things stands have nothing to do about
Son, if you're out of shape and overweight, the design engineers didn't take you into account too well.
Many are built for the heavy weight user -up to 300 pounds.
And due to this many weigh more than 25 lbs, a not comfortable trek for the bad back and out of shape.
I use a tree stand from the early 90's. It's an heirloom. Comes with a weight limit of 250 pounds. A rarity in this modern environment.
Many are built for the heavy weight user -up to 300 pounds.
And due to this many weigh more than 25 lbs, a not comfortable trek for the bad back and out of shape.
I use a tree stand from the early 90's. It's an heirloom. Comes with a weight limit of 250 pounds. A rarity in this modern environment.
#6
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: PA.
Posts: 5,195
Son, if you're out of shape and overweight, the design engineers didn't take you into account too well.
Many are built for the heavy weight user -up to 300 pounds.
And due to this many weigh more than 25 lbs, a not comfortable trek for the bad back and out of shape.
I use a tree stand from the early 90's. It's an heirloom. Comes with a weight limit of 250 pounds. A rarity in this modern environment.
Many are built for the heavy weight user -up to 300 pounds.
And due to this many weigh more than 25 lbs, a not comfortable trek for the bad back and out of shape.
I use a tree stand from the early 90's. It's an heirloom. Comes with a weight limit of 250 pounds. A rarity in this modern environment.
#8
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: PA.
Posts: 5,195
i tried the VIPER. i am only 6/1 210 but ole sproul likes room.the top of viper was just tight for me .the bar out front was not out front far enough.
so i tried the 180 MAX.that sucker has room on the top and rounded bar gives me lots of knee clearance out front .but floor is still size of viper.this year they went to TITAN floor.
that was good idea. i had to get foot rest for my 180 max as my size 11 boots were hanging on ends.
i found out in life i have to get everything 1 size bigger than i take forme to be comfortable and that includes my treestands.