LouisianaTomkat

These will be done in short order.

Not so sure yet that I like these. (Too long) I may just roll up or cut off the excess.

Never had much trouble with this on any climber. I "always" puta decent angle on the top and bottom sections before climbing unless the tree does not look very tapered going up.

I may have to try one of these, as my backpack still smells like doe pee.[:@]

I had already considered this. I really do not like the shiny glare that bar puts off in the light. I will at least be applying the reusable camo hockey tape to this for sure.

Stands are never bought "perfect". I started out with Baker and Amacker. I have used 3 different Summits. (Still like the Summits) I have not seen a stand for sale yet (including Lock-ons) that I did not modify somehow. When you find the perfect stand for less money, ($263.00 shipped)let me know. Thus my thread topic.

Thanks Guys, LT

M.Magis

For a LN Sit and Climb? I'll admit, that's an outstanding price.

muzzyman88

I just started using a LW this fall. I won this bugger in a gun raffle. I haven't even thought about using my Summit anymore. I love this thing! Anyone want to buy a Summit Cobra X4?

I haven't made any mods to mine yet. But during the off-season I'm going to evaluate some things and see what I can make work better. But as others already stated, a good set of backpack straps will do wonders for comfort.

As far as the straps that connect the two peices together. IMO, they are the best configuration out there.

I may try out the net seat as well. The 08 seat isn't bad at all though.

LouisianaTomkat

Let's just say, I was blessed.

I hear ya muzzy. I have a Summit Openshot that I will be parting with real soon. Think I will hang on to my Viper for a while and let my brother use it.

Oh don't get me wrong, I like the design/usage. I just think the straps are too long for me, and I will have too silence those hard plastic connectors.[:@]

LT

early in

As great as the LW is, there is no "perfect" stand.

lpv77

I would not modify the straps used between both halves. I am 6 ft and have mine at the very ends of the buckle while climbing up and down. IT will prevent the mishap of losing your platform and being stranded in the tree. When at get to height I sit down lift my feet off the platform and tighten the straps. When you stand the entire set is rock solid. I then wrap the excess up so its not blowing in the wind.
I was also thinking of having mine dipped in predator camo this yr. MAybe a waste of money, but I feel the stand or any stand sticks out way too much.
Padded straps a must! I tuck tthem in the platform so they arent flapping around.
I am definitley going to flip those screws around Greg. Great idea!
I also have to change out my hardware. the damn bolts are constantly getting loose! My only gripe with the stand!
I was thinking of putting the net seat on. I am undecided though. the back padding is nice.
Footrest are a must. huge comfort increase!
I also have a big caribiner with a bungee attached to it. I put the caribiner through my packs top grab handle and hook it to the center of the platforms "v" for packing purposes. The bungee I use to strap down excess clothing while walking.
Lone wolfs customer service is great. Any problems I have had they were right on top of!
As far as my hardware concern... any suggestions?

LouisianaTomkat

Not sure on this, but I would definately look into it if I were you.

I picked these up before I even received my stand. They will go on first. You can never go wrong taking the pressure off the back of your legs.

Are you using as a Sit and Climb, or as hand climber?

LT

lpv77

Im using the sit and climb

early in

Most of the suggestions I've heard are very good, except (andI'm not picking on you) GMMAT telling you to put your feet "outside" of the platform when adjusting the angle of the platform (this is not an easy move!)once you're in the air. Do NOT do it this way! You're just inviting problems doing this.Trust me, you want your feet in the same position as when you're climbing.It gives you much better control of the platform.I've done this MANY times over7 years of using this stand.
Here are a few other little, but good, idea's for your stand. First I took a flat file and filed the "gripper" (seat and platform) to give it a "no joke" grip on the tree (especially when they're wet). The platformcomes from a mold, and isn't that pointy.Second, I painted (red) the outer edge of the platform so I can tell (even in the dark) where the edge is.I also added a piece of tubing which I slit lenght wise and added it to the platform to keep the two sections from making noise against each other when packing it. As previously said, added padded backpack straps for more comfy carrying, and I use the Wolf Jaws to hold my split limb bow (Vectrix) in the bow holder.

GMMAT

Ditto

Exactly

When Matt and Rob were here....I just hit mine with a little camo paint to break it up a little. Works fine.

Really? Coming from someone who admits he doesn't tie off on the way up....I don't lend much credence to this. I'd like to see you contort to making the cam adjustment with your feet in the climb position (lovked in). Tell me how that works for ya. With your strpas cinched up Where can your stand go? Nowhere.

Also....be careful adding anything (tape?) to your stand that can hold scent. That's why I don't do it.