Climbing Stands ?
05-10-2005, 10:20 AM
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Fork Horn
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Join Date: May 2005
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Climbing Stands ?
Looking for any advice on which sit down stand up climber to buy. I need one for Bowhunting public ground here in Missouri. I had to give up my hang on and steps do to old age and injuries. Thanks
05-10-2005, 07:03 PM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Leesburg Fl
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RE: Climbing Stands ?
i have a summit viper X4 which i like very much. it's light and easy to use. i've also used the API Grand Slam Star or something like that. it's also pretty nice. but the X4 is lighter and i think it's easier to climb with. what kind of hunting will you be doing? how far are yoiu going to have to carry it?
05-10-2005, 07:44 PM
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Fork Horn
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RE: Climbing Stands ?
I'll be hunting stands of White Oaks along the ridge tops. Most of the ridges have fire roads cutting across them so I won't be hauling the climber too far, 1/4 mi. tops. There's a good mix of hardwoods with some very good trees for climbers. Viper is one of the climbers i've been looking at, along with the API. Thanks for the advice.
05-11-2005, 10:00 AM
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RE: Climbing Stands ?
I'm partial to the old model Treelounge, myself! But then again I'm into sweating, and do a lot of it every fall when I lug the thing to the top of the mtn.! But it is the most comfortable stand that I've ever owned, and I've owned more than a couple. And I feel safe climbing WAAAYYYY up there.
05-12-2005, 07:53 AM
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Giant Nontypical
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Location: Western Massachusetts
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RE: Climbing Stands ?
Summit! I have a Goliath because I wanted something a bit roomier for a bigger guy. I have used the Viper as well. Summit makes great stands. You can't go wrong.
My buddy has an API and loves that too.
But, you still can't go wrong w/ the old Cougar Claw!
My buddy has an API and loves that too.
But, you still can't go wrong w/ the old Cougar Claw!
05-12-2005, 10:44 AM
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RE: Climbing Stands ?
The Summit Viper X4 is the nicest, lightest, but yet most strongest, climbing stand that I have seen. I bought a Viper at the beginning of last season and love it!! And it holds my 6' 210# big butt up in a tree without any problem! 
Butch A.
Butch A.