What does everybody want in their perfect treestand?
05-17-2013, 08:11 AM
#23
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location:
Posts: 2,186
A Lazy Boy and 42" flat screeen hooked up to DIRECTV would be nice.
I use a climber almost exclusively. It is not unusual for me to carry one in a mile or more. None I have found are truly light weight ... 15#-20# range for most 2-piece climbers. I want one that is quiet, stable and strong ... followed very closely by comfortable enough for a day long sit. Not many fit that bill. And sure, some areas I get into I may not find a good tree to climb ... too big around, not big enough, too many limbs, not the location that I think is best, etc. But usually I can find a tree that will work out. As for "swan diving" ... a HSS harness (or similar) will mitigate the chances of that.
I use a climber almost exclusively. It is not unusual for me to carry one in a mile or more. None I have found are truly light weight ... 15#-20# range for most 2-piece climbers. I want one that is quiet, stable and strong ... followed very closely by comfortable enough for a day long sit. Not many fit that bill. And sure, some areas I get into I may not find a good tree to climb ... too big around, not big enough, too many limbs, not the location that I think is best, etc. But usually I can find a tree that will work out. As for "swan diving" ... a HSS harness (or similar) will mitigate the chances of that.
05-25-2013, 08:12 AM
#24
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Helenville WI USA
Posts: 900
Here is a 2 part video I made tat shows how to hunt mobile with this stand:
PART 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=EJEyFDBV7X4
PART 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=5gBOa-681Hk
06-23-2013, 03:19 PM
#25
Spike
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 3
I like the versatlity of a climber, mobile when the wind changes direction. Quiet when climbing, descending and hiking. Maneuverability when i'm sitting in the stand, not bumping bars and hindering my shot. Keeping level and comfortable. The stand is strong secured platforms and secured to the tree. Now I'm 100%focused on Mr. Elusive
