Best climbing stand for a fatboy??
07-08-2003, 11:26 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 5
Best climbing stand for a fatboy??
I' m in the market for a stand and am pretty new to the market. I weigh about 230 lbs. and would like to find a climbing stand that' s light, easy to set up, and will support my oversized rear-end.
Any suggestions??
Any suggestions??
07-09-2003, 08:21 PM
#3
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: VA, USA
Posts: 3,116
RE: Best climbing stand for a fatboy??
I' m 6' , 235 lbs and use the Lone Wolf Alpha Sit & Climb. It is lightweight, easy to set up, and has a 350 lb. weight capacity. I have also used Summits and API' s with excellent results as well.
07-10-2003, 02:06 PM
#5
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: asheboro, nc
Posts: 384
RE: Best climbing stand for a fatboy??
well i am 6 foot and weigh in at a whopin 165lbs.
but none the less i love my API grand slam supreme
also would check out the lone wolf stands-- heard lots of good stuff bout those
but none the less i love my API grand slam supreme
also would check out the lone wolf stands-- heard lots of good stuff bout those
07-10-2003, 06:25 PM
#6
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Lexington NC USA
Posts: 459
RE: Best climbing stand for a fatboy??
Buckshot stands are the most comfortable climbers I' ve ever been in. Check out the Bigshot Magnum. They' re a little more expensive than the others but I don' t think you' d be disapointed.
07-15-2003, 06:22 AM
#7
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 12
RE: Best climbing stand for a fatboy??
I tired a new climber out this weekend but have been unable to locate a dealer on the web.
It was a " Quality Whitetail Products" ( or something like that ) climber made a firm out of Columbia, SC. It was easy to use and very light. It was also very sturdy, Im 250 and have never used a climber before but I plan to get one if I can locate a dealer. Any info would be appreciated. I dont like the Summit stands because i havent been able to find one that faces the tree, i dont bow hunt so i would like one facing tree. This one also packs up tight but if your not tall i wouldnt recommend it because as light as it is it is still a little long and may drag when carrying if your not over 6 ft depending on how you carry it.
It was a " Quality Whitetail Products" ( or something like that ) climber made a firm out of Columbia, SC. It was easy to use and very light. It was also very sturdy, Im 250 and have never used a climber before but I plan to get one if I can locate a dealer. Any info would be appreciated. I dont like the Summit stands because i havent been able to find one that faces the tree, i dont bow hunt so i would like one facing tree. This one also packs up tight but if your not tall i wouldnt recommend it because as light as it is it is still a little long and may drag when carrying if your not over 6 ft depending on how you carry it.
07-15-2003, 06:48 AM
#8
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: East Central Wisconsin
Posts: 162
RE: Best climbing stand for a fatboy??
I am 6' and used to weigh in at 240#. I have a Loggy Bayou stand, model Loggy Lite. It weighs a whopping 11 pounds! Very secure and stable. Great for when you have to get way back in, off the beaten path.
07-16-2003, 09:29 AM
#10
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Newport Maine USA
Posts: 389
RE: Best climbing stand for a fatboy??
When you weigh all factors involved, weight - cost - comfort - safety - noise - and ease of set-up the Summit wins hands down for me.The new ones even fold flat for easier packing and mine is 19# and supports 300#.No pins or clips to drop and no clanks and thunks when carrying down thru the woods.
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