Climbing stand recommendation?

Fazan · Post by **Fazan** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 2:09 pm

Never had a climbing stand and never used one. I'm looking into buying one now. So far I'm thinking of Summit Viper SS.
Any recommendations?

ecoaster · Post by **ecoaster** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 2:25 pm

The summits are awesome. Might cost a bit more, but worth it. I purchased a Northstar Climber last year and I love it. Light and quiet. Not as high quality as the Summits, but still a great stand.

The climbers are great for a quick setup in a new spot. I also like them because I have seen deer avoid or look up at a permanent stand because they know that hunters are sometimes there. If you put up a climber in a new spot, they'll have no idea!

Normous · Post by **Normous** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 2:32 pm

I have been using the Summit Bullet for 2 seasons.
10/10 IMO.
-light 23 lbs
-no squeaks
-armrest cradles the Excal. well, waiting for the shot as a holder
-armrest is great as a seat when climbing and decending
-armrest makes a great gun,X-bow, and elbow rest when taking a shot
-folding

munch · Post by **munch** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 6:41 pm

i bought a lonewolf sit and climb this year and was not happy with it at first but like it better every time i go out its very compact and lite to carry. its slower to climb than my old rivers edge but it makes no noise .cost about $400 so its not cheap

DoDFire · Post by **DoDFire** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 6:48 pm

VIper,,,,,,

Sopchoppy · Post by **Sopchoppy** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:53 pm

I just bought a Summit Ultimate Viper SS. It's got all the bells and whistles. The seat is like sitting in your favorite chair. Has a shooting rail which us old guys need. Best deal was on Ebay.

mikew · Post by **mikew** » Mon Nov 26, 2007 11:34 pm

Sopchoppy wrote:I just bought a Summit Ultimate Viper SS. It's got all the bells and whistles. The seat is like sitting in your favorite chair. Has a shooting rail which us old guys need. Best deal was on Ebay.

Ditto! I love my Viper.

Mike P · Post by **Mike P** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 5:16 am

I also like the viper. In addition, there is a lot to be said for the Timbertall line of stands as they adjust to the changing diameter of the tree and are very light at 14.5 lbs.

I really want to try out the EqualizerTreeStand. It looks like it could be the next best thing in treestands.

Fazan · Post by **Fazan** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 9:16 am

Any opinion on API Outdoor Grand Slam stands?

mikew · Post by **mikew** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 4:16 pm

Mike P wrote:I really want to try out the EqualizerTreeStand. It looks like it could be the next best thing in treestands.

Mike, thanks - that stand looks pretty neat.
-Mike

just a feed boy · Post by **just a feed boy** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 9:21 pm

I've have a lone wolf sit and climb, I love that it packs flat, i've had no problems with it, The bow holder in the base fits like it was made for an excaliber, I like the shooting rail, it makes no noise it is deadly silent. The whole stand is well thought out. The treestand is quiet. I highly reccomend it. I am a smaller person 5' 10" 150 lb a heavy person would have a harder time fitting in the seat, I think it is snug but comfortable.

Fazan · Post by **Fazan** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 9:54 pm

I am 6'3" and 200lb. It would be probably little tight for me. Thanks anyway!

Hoss · Post by **Hoss** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 10:26 pm

My lonewolf sit and climb is comfortable, quite, 18 lbs and Im 270lbs 6'1..its the best for me..

Fazan · Post by **Fazan** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 9:22 am

Just purchased Summit Ultimate Viper SS.
Thanks for advice!

mikew · Post by **mikew** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 1:20 pm

Fazan wrote:Just purchased Summit Ultimate Viper SS.
Thanks for advice!

Awesome! I don't think you'll regret it.

If anyone hasn't suggested this yet, you might also want to pick up the footrest & backpack straps to go on it. (or fashion something similar yourself).

I also split the side storage bags with my brother so we each have one. Makes for a nice way to store your safety harness.

-Mike

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