RE: Climbing Treestand Recommendations?
 

same here i wouldnt take anything in the world for my lounge

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I just got the Treewalker Promag. Very, very comfortable. All up weight as pictured is actually 22 1/2lbs. They said the 18lbs is just the bare aluminum frame, no cable, bolts & nuts, seat, pads, etc. The only thing I do not like is the plastic tube/pipe that is around the cables. As you climb, you here the cable slapping around inside the tube as it drags the tree. I was thinking of drill a few holes in the tube and spray some expanding foam in them to sucure the cable to the tube. Would this be a good idea? any suggestions?

RE: Climbing Treestand Recommendations?
 

Look at the Equalizer treestands. They are a significant improvement over other brands.

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Summit viper, hands down. One issue, however, that I expierenced this year that never came up in the past: Normally, I refrain from using climbers on thin barked trees. This year, due to clearcutting, I was left with small poplar trees. The temps were in the single digits for several days, freezing the bark. The Summitt's " teeth " would only dent the bark slightly. I nearly took a ride twice that day. Some of the earlier mentioned stands have better biting teeth, but require a more violent pull on the foot climber to continue up or down.

It's a trade off, but for the money, it's tough to beat the Viper.

RE: Climbing Treestand Recommendations?
 

I have several climbers API, Summit, Hunters View, Gorrilla, and a tree lounge. All are good stands, my favorites are the API and the Summit. Both are easy to set up on the tree and fairly quiet to climb in if you pick out the right tree and they are the lightest. The Tree Lounge is a extremely comfortable stand to sit long periods in. If I was to buy a new one tomorrow it would be the API or the Summit both are very hard to beat. Good luck in your choice.

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Guys at the shop use Cougar stands and seem to like them a lot. They are similar to summits but with a few improvements. Still would go with a lounge though ;)

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A.P.I.

my dads is amazing

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GO W/ A SUMMIT.....

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dont know if they are still made but loggy biou made a nice climber

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I've got a Summit 180 Max. Love it. I'm 6'2" 320 lb. and it fits me just fine. The surround seat is very comfortable. This is my second year with it and the only thing I dislike is the zip ties that hold the padding on come loose. I'll be replacing them one of the days.