what would you sacrifice
01-04-2006, 08:09 AM
#1
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what would you sacrifice
Quietness for comfort? I have a light weight stand (gorilla) but its not comfy. I have a summit viper, comfy, sorta quiet BUT I can't hunt jus anywhere. Would the summit backpacker (the one that folds flat) be a good choice? I just need something comfy (all day hunt) small/quiet (to get in and out of the woods/bush/thick stuff. I was doing some thinking and I came up with, if I am going for comfort, then a climber is going to be the answer. I don't see how most hang on stands with that small seat, are going to be comfy.
The thing is, I am buying and trying. I don't want to keep buying stands. But I want to be read for this years bow season (2006). Another problem I run into with a climber, is if I find a great spot to hunt, usually there isn't a straight tree in sight and if there is, it has everything but the sink growing up around it. I am thinking of one of the lone wolf climbers or the summit backpacker. Any others I should know about?
The thing is, I am buying and trying. I don't want to keep buying stands. But I want to be read for this years bow season (2006). Another problem I run into with a climber, is if I find a great spot to hunt, usually there isn't a straight tree in sight and if there is, it has everything but the sink growing up around it. I am thinking of one of the lone wolf climbers or the summit backpacker. Any others I should know about?
01-04-2006, 09:37 AM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NY
Posts: 2,820
RE: what would you sacrifice
Sounds like your debating between a hang-on VSa climber. Either way, each stand would require a tree that has no branches for a good portion up the tree in order to reach a good huting height.I know some will say that you can climb up on branches to hang a stand, but we are talking "safety" here folks.
One suggestion would be to go to that area right now, and while using a climbing belt of some sorts, climb up and start cutting off the branches that would be in the way. So come bowseason this fall, you will be all set!!
One suggestion would be to go to that area right now, and while using a climbing belt of some sorts, climb up and start cutting off the branches that would be in the way. So come bowseason this fall, you will be all set!!
01-04-2006, 09:42 AM
#4
Dominant Buck
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Ramsey , Indiana
Posts: 22,545
RE: what would you sacrifice
Perhaps what you need is a more comfy hang-on like this:
Plush and quiet
All day comfort and quiet as any other hang-on . There are other models out there that are similarly appointed , but this one has a decent price as a bonus .
Plush and quiet
All day comfort and quiet as any other hang-on . There are other models out there that are similarly appointed , but this one has a decent price as a bonus .
01-05-2006, 06:15 AM
#7
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Nekoosa Wi USA
Posts: 6,066
RE: what would you sacrifice
ORIGINAL: maytom
Sounds like your debating between a hang-on VSa climber. Either way, each stand would require a tree that has no branches for a good portion up the tree in order to reach a good huting height.I know some will say that you can climb up on branches to hang a stand, but we are talking "safety" here folks.
One suggestion would be to go to that area right now, and while using a climbing belt of some sorts, climb up and start cutting off the branches that would be in the way. So come bowseason this fall, you will be all set!!
Sounds like your debating between a hang-on VSa climber. Either way, each stand would require a tree that has no branches for a good portion up the tree in order to reach a good huting height.I know some will say that you can climb up on branches to hang a stand, but we are talking "safety" here folks.
One suggestion would be to go to that area right now, and while using a climbing belt of some sorts, climb up and start cutting off the branches that would be in the way. So come bowseason this fall, you will be all set!!
I actually prefer trees with branches for my hang ons. If any need cutting, cut them off as you attach the climbing sticks to the tree. When I reach the maximum height usually 15-20 feet I use another branch on the opposite side of the tree to put the chain or strap over so the stand doesnt slip. If I cant find one that has any branches at that height I use a screw in tree step to support the stand on the back side of the tree. I always use both a chain and a wratchet strap to mount my stands to trees. They are solid as a rock and quiet.
