I am currently in the market for a new climber. Right now I have a 6 year old Summit Viper and am ready for an upgrade in both ease of use and comfort. Please post your suggestions.
I didn't go back and read all posts, but this may have been covered - I really like the older ol/man visions. May be a little heavy, but I feel really safe in them.
I have been using the summit titan, its a good stand but the bars seem to get in my way while shooting my bow. Its also a bit large to carry through thick brush if you hunt in those types of places. I will most likely be replacing it with the lone wolf sit and climb wide for archery, and just keep it for gun hunting and as a backup.
I don't think you will find a better climber then the API open bow grand slam. It really grips and is rock solid and seems to accommodate (stay level) change of tree diameter as one goes up.
It is also very comfortable. But it is heavey.
question...
because I have a hard time bending way down, which climbers 'self leveling system' is best? (in your opinion.. and why?)
please PM any thoughts so I don't forget where I asked the question.. thanks
I love my Timbertall Climber but I have sent those dickheads emails about parts and they never responded back! So that really turns me off! But there stand is so light weight and user friendly... I replaced there seat with a Summit seat and it is just awesome! Dont buy the smallest lightest version buy one slightly larger for more room.
http://timbertalloutfitters.com/treestands.asp
i got mine for free from a semi good friend of mine with a hss vest! Yes Free! He wanted a Summit Viper Stand for some reason really bad and bought one. The open shot model which he seems to really like. Now I love my climber but these people do not respond to my emails! I think they are just hicks that make a great stand but dont know about customer service!
Anyway I got for free there smallest model which is nice because I can travel lightly from spot to spot but I do wish I had the larger model! The one I have get real tight especially when wearing heavy clothing. Like winter bow or gun season! I do highly recomend buying this stand and replacing it imediatly with the Summit Seat for like $50. The Summit seat installed on this stand is so damn comfortable I can sit all day and not want to get down!
NOTE: I can easily adjust it and tighten it to the tree on my way up or on my way down! It has a knob you turn that tightens the cable to the tree or losens it. Its just awesome! Buy one now and customize it! I plan to rubber coat the entire stand or take it to a shop that does that bed linner spray coating. I have a friend who owns a shop... this will reduce the sounds when you clang the stand, etc.
NOTE: I used pipe insulation and covered the pipe insulation with duct tape. This way I am not resting my arms on a cold stand and its much more quite! Highly recommend doing this to any stand you buy!
I know everyone loves their Summit and Lone Wolf but these climbers are awesome!
although I agree, it's good to read 'why' people like their stand v's the other one. Opinions don't change the way the earth revolves around the sun.. but might change some 'thing' you like better about one over the other
Setting it up is easy and it automatically adjusts to changes in diameter of the tree as you go up.
I comes with a very comfortable seat and has gear bags on either side of the seat section which makes it nice if you have treestand specific gear with you.
I have found it very easy to get it to level out as you get to your hunting height, I had to practice with it awhile to get the hang of it, but once I did it is second nature to set it correctly at the bottom of the tree.
At 27 lbs and using the backpack type straps, I hardly notice it when hiking long distances into public land to a selected stand location.
I always thought Baker was the best ever made! When I bought mine years ago it came with discount coupons for caskets and wheel chairs. It also came with "free" life insurance information and lawyer info to make your will.
No, just kidding... I would stick with Summit, but I have no experience with the TreeWalker.
I am 5'11' and weigh 260 lbs I have a Equalizer and LOVE it. I have had it for 3 years with no problems...I love that I can level it anytime I'm on the tree. Easy to carry it. Do an internet search for it....I bought mine direct from the company because their were no local dealers. The only thing I dont like ( and this is an isusse I have with many things in the archery business) is that it has parts/item built not in the USA.
Stay away from all Summit climbers they are junk. Lone Wolf sit and climb is the easiest and lightest climber I have used. It also lays flat and packs very easy
I owned a Baker (YIKES),2 loggys, a tree Lounge, a Lone Wolf sit & climb, and an Equalizer. Hands down the equalizer is the most comfortable stand I have used.
Ive got the Summit Titan. Its big, but Im a big guy. I love it, solid and quite, and comfortable. A trifecta in my mind
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