Climbing tree stand
11-27-2008, 07:51 AM
#22
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Delaware OH USA
Posts: 534
RE: Climbing tree stand
I have to ask. . .Why are Summit's the best? [:-] I like their new high end seat. I like their stirups, but they are not a must and can be put on most stands.
The deal breaker for me with Summit is that you have to have two hands to work the cable through once around the tree as far as I can tell. I have 1 hand, but even if I had 2, I would be holding the stand with one, so I would need 2 more. Am I not getting something? I must be, because so many hunter's swear by Summits. Of course, lots of people swear by Leupolds, but I don't fancy them much either.[&:]
With the Equalizer, I hold the stand with my left hand, throw the cable around the tree with my right, then grab it with my right hand and carefully(quietly) set the keyhole slots. This is a quick, easy way to set up a stand with one hand.
I have a cable stand and it works ok, but feeding the loop was a loud and clumsy experience for me.
Also, if I'm a slot away from level, I can adjust the Equalizer on the tree to get it more level.
It also has 2 rows of biting teeth per section. I think they are the only climber with double teeth.
Last, ith the platforms biting the tree well, and the lock straps secured, I can stand and lean side to side with confidence. Does the summit have a way to do that? My buddy says he keeps his safety strap tight to avoid leaning against the stand with his Summit.
The deal breaker for me with Summit is that you have to have two hands to work the cable through once around the tree as far as I can tell. I have 1 hand, but even if I had 2, I would be holding the stand with one, so I would need 2 more. Am I not getting something? I must be, because so many hunter's swear by Summits. Of course, lots of people swear by Leupolds, but I don't fancy them much either.[&:]
With the Equalizer, I hold the stand with my left hand, throw the cable around the tree with my right, then grab it with my right hand and carefully(quietly) set the keyhole slots. This is a quick, easy way to set up a stand with one hand.
I have a cable stand and it works ok, but feeding the loop was a loud and clumsy experience for me.
Also, if I'm a slot away from level, I can adjust the Equalizer on the tree to get it more level.
It also has 2 rows of biting teeth per section. I think they are the only climber with double teeth.
Last, ith the platforms biting the tree well, and the lock straps secured, I can stand and lean side to side with confidence. Does the summit have a way to do that? My buddy says he keeps his safety strap tight to avoid leaning against the stand with his Summit.
