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Climber treestand ($280)
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Rangefinder ($290)
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which is most important?

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Old 07-31-2007, 08:06 PM
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Default which is most important?

There are advantages to both but I can only buy one. (low on funds after buying bow, and new gun) This year anyways. Which is most important in your opinion?
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Old 07-31-2007, 08:09 PM
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Default RE: which is most important?

Im bad at judging yardages so i would say get the rangefnder then maybe get me a cheaper stand like a hang on
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Old 07-31-2007, 08:11 PM
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Default RE: which is most important?

I'll give you $300 for your bow, so then you can have both. But seriously I would suggest a good climber. You can always measure and mark yardages with some ribbons or something simple around your stands. IMO rangefinders are very nice but not always needed.
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Old 07-31-2007, 08:12 PM
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I've never used a rangefinder, and I manage.
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Old 07-31-2007, 08:12 PM
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Default RE: which is most important?

Without a doubt, a LRF has been one of THE single most important items I've carried since I bought my first one in '96. It goes with me on EVERY bowhunt I make!
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Old 07-31-2007, 08:13 PM
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Default RE: which is most important?

It really depends. Do you have plenty of hang-ons to use if you dont have a climber or if you dont get a climber are you going to hunt on the ground.

If you can do without the climber i would go with the range finder. But if you need the climber in order to get off the ground i would definately go with the climber....
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Old 07-31-2007, 08:15 PM
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Default RE: which is most important?

I'm saying climber. You can always improve your ranging skills.
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Old 07-31-2007, 08:18 PM
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Default RE: which is most important?

I only have a ground blind now being that my hang on got stolen late last season. The area I mainly hunt is now having a "scenic bicycle trail" built right in the middle of it about 15yds from where my stand used to be. My brother and I have gotten permision to hunt 4-5 different locations and if I do go with the stand over the RF Id prefer a climber so that not only can I change locations easier, but it shouldnt be stolen out of my house. thanks everyone so far. We'll see how this poll ends and that should make my choice easier.
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Old 07-31-2007, 08:19 PM
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Buy the Range Finder...if your up a tree in your Climber and you miss judge the yardage and miss the Deer too the climber was usless to you! LMAO
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Old 07-31-2007, 08:20 PM
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Default RE: which is most important?

It's not that simple a question. Where you hunt might eliminate a climber from the choices. You can buy 3 or 4 hang ons for the price of a climber and have multiple spots. That said, I said Climber because I'd be lost without it.
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