Tree stands
 

This will be my second year hunting, and though I have taken a few classes at the range, there doesn't seem to be an abundance of information out there about tree stands.
Here is my question, I am a woman (not that it is an exuse, but I am a little weaker than most of the men i know) and i had back surgery last summer, does anyone know of a good/sturdy stand that i could get and be able to carry and climb safely. I hunt on public land so i can't leave a permanent tree stand.
any feedback would be helpful.
thanks':)

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KLB-

In my opinion you can't go wrong with API or Summit treestands. Both of those brands are top-of-the-line. They make many different models of climbers so you pick one thats suits you best. Keep in mind what type of equiptment your hunting with....archery or gun or both. You don't have to be a 200 lb. man to use a climber so you'll be fun. Good luch to you.

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kl...Welcome!!! I agree with gobble...API and Summit seem to be what most hunters use...I happen to like API...mainly because of the design of the shooting rail..Which I use when hunting fields...Check them both out, they come in different sizes..I'm 6'5 and weigh about 240...but one of my hunting buddies is about 5' 5 and weighs about 140...so we use different sizes...Good Luck...nchawkeye

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I'm a Summit man too. Cabelas carries them. They are a little tough to prepare to back pack...at least mine is. But the safety and comfort is awesome. Mine is a Bullet backpacker. Weighs 23 pounds.
Chuck

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i use the api extreme bowhunter its in basspro on sale..or was but has anyone had any expriences with ladder stands?

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I bought on last year for my dad to use. I used it part of a day and didn;t like it as well as my hang-on stand. It was way harder to transport and erect,less comfortable, and stuck out like a sore thumb! I'll stick to climbers or hang ons.

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i have the summit viper x4. i'm like 6' 1" 125#s and it's super easy to carry and climb. i would definately recommend it. it works great especially when you have to pack it in and out every time. i believe it only ways 20 or 21#s.

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Ladder stands aren't generally considered portable other than initial set up , they're usually set up well before the deer season so that the deer can get used to seeing them . They're more stable and considerably safer than any climber , and with blind skirting , padded seats , and a roof they can be downright comfy and also provide excellent concealment . I'm looking to buy 2 singles and a double next year so that I can take my grandson out , but also cover 2 other sweet spots by myself .

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klburton, i also had back surgery 2 years ago (l5s1 hernia)and i'm doing pretty good, my left hip and left leg bothers me worse than anything some days more than others, but i am still in less discomfort than pre-surgery, i wish you as good of results or better:D, as far as the climbers go do us all a favor and get with someone who has used one and let them be there with you when your learning, used properly i feel completley safe in any of my climbers used improperly they are a death-trap, don't let this scare you, i've had 2 close calls, both operator induced i'll add, always, always, always, wear a harness. all the brands mentioned are good products, but with you being a women and just having the back surgery if they still make it i would recomend the ole man (not sure of the name of it) carbon climber, it was rated for 225# and weighed either 17-19#, lightest i had ever used, and in my opinion was/is the most comfortable climber made, btw i also love the summit line, and in all fairness have never tried the tree lounge, but everyone i know that has has loved them. as far as the difficulty with the climbers, a sit and stand climber is just what it says, you pull your feet up lock the lower portion on the tree, stand and raise the upper portion, very easy to use, by all means stay away from stands w/hand climbers, they are pretty tuff on the average person, ie. you need some decent upper body strenght to use them. best of luck and not trying to scare you but please be careful;)