Climbers?
11-30-2003, 12:28 PM
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Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wisconsin USA
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Climbers?
I was looking into buying a climbing treestand for next bow season and i was wondering what everyone had and if they liked it. I would like to buy one that is quiet and easy to set up. Any ideas on what I should get? Thanks alot.
Bowhunter_45
Bowhunter_45
11-30-2003, 04:31 PM
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Spike
Join Date: Oct 2003
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RE: Climbers?
I bought a summit broadhead backpacker this year and it' s been great. Easy to setup, comfortable, and lightweight. I also can' t say enough about how nice it is to have a climbing stand that folds up flat for carrying and storing purposes.
11-30-2003, 04:50 PM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: 20' up, NJ
Posts: 2,031
RE: Climbers?
i own a treelounge. they are kinda heavy (20 pounds) plus the bow adapter (like 5 pounds) but i love it. i bought it because my friend told me that you spend most the time in the tree. i dont go in too far b/c i am in NJ. i lent it to my friend and he hated it. he sed it was too heavy. i am a high school football player and am pretty fit, plus with the padded straps its not too bad. overally find what you want in a stand. i chose comfort and safety and have never looked back. my dad bought a viper and loves it. it is a personal choice. i like chevy blazers, he likes his f-150. its the same thing. all personal choice.
11-30-2003, 05:25 PM
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Location: Southeast Central Illinois USA
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RE: Climbers?
Had a Loggy Bayou for 10 years.....good stand.
Tried an Ol Man original and Summit Cobra XLS.....good stands. Used a Lone Wolf alpha sit-n-climb for 2 years now......best climber I have ever used! 
If you want quiet, stability, fast hookup, and ease of mind....check out Lone Wolf.
Tried an Ol Man original and Summit Cobra XLS.....good stands. Used a Lone Wolf alpha sit-n-climb for 2 years now......best climber I have ever used! If you want quiet, stability, fast hookup, and ease of mind....check out Lone Wolf.
11-30-2003, 06:34 PM
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: VA, USA
Posts: 3,116
RE: Climbers?
I have used a Summit, API, Lone Wolf and I have went back to the Summit Viper. The Lone Wolf is an excellent stand, it was just too small and uncomfortable for me. The API was a good stand too but it was the older model and from what I understand the new API' s have serious quality issues. The Summit or the Lone Wolf would be excellent choices. Both are of top notch quality and backed by great customer service!