Lone wolf climbers: sit & climb vs. hand climber
#1
Lone wolf climbers: sit & climb vs. hand climber
Anyone have any experience in directly comparing these two personally?
I'm thinking at least that Cougar Mag may have, but I wanted to throw it out to the general populace as well; I'd love to hear your feedback on which one you'd choose over the other -- and why.
I'm thinking at least that Cougar Mag may have, but I wanted to throw it out to the general populace as well; I'd love to hear your feedback on which one you'd choose over the other -- and why.
#2
RE: Lone wolf climbers: sit & climb vs. hand climber
Yes I have both Tops. I like the hand climber for Stealth..easier packing,and shorter sits. I like the Sit and Climb for longer sits (more comfortable). They are both good.
The hand climber requires one to be in (at a minimum) decent shape with good strength. You muscle your way up.
The sit and climb is easier to climb, probably for the masses. I will use the sit and climb at least, at first, due to my Injury, it will require less exertion.
I'd be hapy to address any other questions but basically thats it in a nut shell.
If I could only pick one..I use the hand climber 85% of the time. (injury not withstanding)
The hand climber requires one to be in (at a minimum) decent shape with good strength. You muscle your way up.
The sit and climb is easier to climb, probably for the masses. I will use the sit and climb at least, at first, due to my Injury, it will require less exertion.
I'd be hapy to address any other questions but basically thats it in a nut shell.
If I could only pick one..I use the hand climber 85% of the time. (injury not withstanding)
#3
RE: Lone wolf climbers: sit & climb vs. hand climber
Greg I have used both.
I agree with GR8.
I will say Ideal is to have both top sections to take with you. I like the ease of sit n climb, but like the openess of the hand climber. I may just order the hand climber section and carry it with me. I can always use it to set stuff on
I agree with GR8.
I will say Ideal is to have both top sections to take with you. I like the ease of sit n climb, but like the openess of the hand climber. I may just order the hand climber section and carry it with me. I can always use it to set stuff on
#5
RE: Lone wolf climbers: sit & climb vs. hand climber
Awesome! Thanks for the input guys!
I know what you mean about having both sets of tops... On my Summit climber, I've got both the Viper top and the Cobra top... and I've found I hardly ever take my Viper top along. Even though it's an easier climb, I can't handle that bar being there -- even if it's just mental.
The one thing that did look attractive on the LW though is that the bar can be folded out of the way... Germ, you say you like the openness of the hand climber, but wouldn't the sit and climb offer that same openness once the bar was rotated back and under the seat? What am I missing here?
I know what you mean about having both sets of tops... On my Summit climber, I've got both the Viper top and the Cobra top... and I've found I hardly ever take my Viper top along. Even though it's an easier climb, I can't handle that bar being there -- even if it's just mental.
The one thing that did look attractive on the LW though is that the bar can be folded out of the way... Germ, you say you like the openness of the hand climber, but wouldn't the sit and climb offer that same openness once the bar was rotated back and under the seat? What am I missing here?
#6
RE: Lone wolf climbers: sit & climb vs. hand climber
It's the shots behind you that will get you.
Example if I had the hand climber seat this past weekend, my team might have 140+ points on the board.
I push the bar back, but 2 out 3 bucks I killed have been behind me, or I had to shoot facing the tree. There is not very much room with the sit n climb IMO
Example if I had the hand climber seat this past weekend, my team might have 140+ points on the board.
I push the bar back, but 2 out 3 bucks I killed have been behind me, or I had to shoot facing the tree. There is not very much room with the sit n climb IMO
#7
RE: Lone wolf climbers: sit & climb vs. hand climber
I don't follow you either Germ..My bar (the part you sit on when climbing) Just hangs under my seat when I'm up.
It just sits there like a swing underneath the seat. It would move if I justbrushed against it.
It just sits there like a swing underneath the seat. It would move if I justbrushed against it.
#8
RE: Lone wolf climbers: sit & climb vs. hand climber
It's shot behind you on the angle, now I have longer bow and that might be my issue. I would rather have it open.
It's the bar on the angle that you screw in. I tried to shoot behind me for practice and I wacked my cam[:@]
It's the bar on the angle that you screw in. I tried to shoot behind me for practice and I wacked my cam[:@]