new climber!
09-18-2007, 07:43 PM
#2
Typical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location:
Posts: 562
RE: new climber!
I do, got it for $30 at the end of last season. It's a Gorilla Wolverine. I've only used it a few times as I'm a beginner with a climber. Went about 12ft up a large pine Saturday afternoon and sat for about three hours. It was comfortable but felt tight because I'm used to my two-man ladder stand. I also find unpacking it and getting it on the tree to be a clumsy hassle, things that will change as I get used to using it. I like the harness that came with it and it felt sturdy, never felt like I had to fear falling. I left it on the tree because it's in private woods about 200yds from my house and someone would have to walk the woods to find it. There are only two people who hunt the woods, so I'll know who takes it if it disappears.
Overall....I like it. Could be lighter and a little easier on a beginner but I'll be up in it again this weekend.
Overall....I like it. Could be lighter and a little easier on a beginner but I'll be up in it again this weekend.
10-06-2007, 10:01 PM
#5
Typical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Maine
Posts: 621
RE: new climber!
ORIGINAL: Beezer
I do, got it for $30 at the end of last season. It's a Gorilla Wolverine. I've only used it a few times as I'm a beginner with a climber. Went about 12ft up a large pine Saturday afternoon and sat for about three hours. It was comfortable but felt tight because I'm used to my two-man ladder stand. I also find unpacking it and getting it on the tree to be a clumsy hassle, things that will change as I get used to using it. I like the harness that came with it and it felt sturdy, never felt like I had to fear falling. I left it on the tree because it's in private woods about 200yds from my house and someone would have to walk the woods to find it. There are only two people who hunt the woods, so I'll know who takes it if it disappears.
Overall....I like it. Could be lighter and a little easier on a beginner but I'll be up in it again this weekend.
I do, got it for $30 at the end of last season. It's a Gorilla Wolverine. I've only used it a few times as I'm a beginner with a climber. Went about 12ft up a large pine Saturday afternoon and sat for about three hours. It was comfortable but felt tight because I'm used to my two-man ladder stand. I also find unpacking it and getting it on the tree to be a clumsy hassle, things that will change as I get used to using it. I like the harness that came with it and it felt sturdy, never felt like I had to fear falling. I left it on the tree because it's in private woods about 200yds from my house and someone would have to walk the woods to find it. There are only two people who hunt the woods, so I'll know who takes it if it disappears.
Overall....I like it. Could be lighter and a little easier on a beginner but I'll be up in it again this weekend.
