Good climbing stand for a big guy.

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11-03-2005, 07:07 AM

#11

tonyem

Join Date: Oct 2005

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RE: Good climbing stand for a big guy.

dittoo on the lone wolf!

that thing is light (17lbs, i believe, but mine is three years old now. I think the newer one is a little better and 18 or 19 pounds) and i set it up in the dark no problem. you really have to make a mistake to make any noise with it when setting it up. It has the bow holder built into it (buy the rubber grommet and padded straps).

I stillhunt with this unit on my back!

11-03-2005, 07:32 AM

#12

cardeer

Boone & Crockett

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RE: Good climbing stand for a big guy.

Buckshot

11-03-2005, 07:12 PM

#13

Gadeerslayer

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RE: Good climbing stand for a big guy.

API-Grand Slam Magnum !!!!

11-03-2005, 07:35 PM

#14

reflexkid

Join Date: Jul 2004

Location: Erie, Pa

Posts: 177

RE: Good climbing stand for a big guy.

The weight limit on treestands, is put on there for insurence reasons. Most climbers that are rates for 250 can probablet hold 400-500 pounds. Any summit is nice. The new gorilla with the black mesh seating is a nice one too!

11-03-2005, 07:43 PM

#15

MOTOWNHONKEY

Giant Nontypical

Join Date: Nov 2004

Location: Kansas

Posts: 6,598

RE: Good climbing stand for a big guy.

I tell you what we got some big ole boys on this here site. I'm 6 ft. 230 and feel like a pip squeek.

11-04-2005, 02:32 AM

#16

NinerPilot

Join Date: Aug 2004

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RE: Good climbing stand for a big guy.

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ORIGINAL: MOTOWNHONKEY

I tell you what we got some big ole boys on this here site. I'm 6 ft. 230 and feel like a pip squeek.

Easy there tiny....

11-04-2005, 05:00 AM

#17

salty

Join Date: Oct 2005

Location: Hurley, NY

Posts: 864

RE: Good climbing stand for a big guy.

I have a summit viper extreme that I bought about 6 years ago.. Did they lighten these things up lately or what because mine is heavy as heck to lug through the woods.

11-04-2005, 09:11 PM

#18

BGfisher

Nontypical Buck

Join Date: Feb 2003

Location: Middletown PA United States

Posts: 3,625

RE: Good climbing stand for a big guy.

Salty,

You probably have one of the old ones made of steel. They make them from aluminum now and the average is about 18-19 lbs now depending on which one you get.

11-04-2005, 09:21 PM

#19

Bmott

Join Date: Feb 2003

Location: Andover N.J. USA

Posts: 124

RE: Good climbing stand for a big guy.

I'm 6'7" and weigh 290 lbs. I own both the Summit Goliath and Equalizer. Both are great stands. The Goliath is a bit more roomy but that equalizer is solid as a rock once you set the straps.

Good luck,
Bmott