Climbing Stands

[XtremeHunter]

Interested in purchasing a climber..  Looking for a good brand....  Doesn't have to be too fancy but something that is reliable and safety won't be a concern obviously.  Won't mind paying more for a more reliable climber.  What brands are best to look at and any particular models that you guys have/like?

[vdep217]

Summit is a good choice I had an open shot the original one that I loved but it was stolen from mu truck.. I replaced it with an x stand sit n climb...  weighs 11 lbs very stable and easy to climb..  down side is its like a hang on for comfort..  I can sit in it for about 6 hours before it starts to get uncomfortable

[Nomad]

Been using the same Lone Wolf hand climber for the last 10 years.  Good if you want compact, and are in good shape.  Takes a little arm strength compared to some of the other.  Some of the others are more comfortable also.  Good for me shooting the longbow with no rail in the way.

[230jhp]

Treewalker

[vdep217]

3 minutes ago, Nomad said:

Been using the same Lone Wolf hand climber for the last 10 years.  Good if you want compact, and are in good shape.  Takes a little arm strength compared to some of the other.  Some of the others are more comfortable also.  Good for me shooting the longbow with no rail in the way.

That's why I like the x stand.   The rail to sit n climb folds up

[B B]

Summit for comfort and all day sits.  Lone Wolf for stealth mode and a few hour sits.  

[JHbowhunter]

I am with Nomad - love the simplicity, light weight but very strong. The LW hand climber is extremely safe and easy to climb with. 

[nmc02]

I like the summit open shot. A bit more comfortable than the lone wolf 

[Nomad]

3 minutes ago, nmc02 said:

I like the summit open shot. A bit more comfortable than the lone wolf 

Looks nice.  No sliding on wet smooth barked trees with those cables and no teeth on them?

[Daktari]

Love my Summit Viper - Aluminum model

Very comfy, very secure

[XtremeHunter]

10 minutes ago, Daktari said:

Love my Summit Viper - Aluminum model

Very comfy, very secure

Was looking into that model, do you have the viper classic or viper SD?

[XtremeHunter]

30 minutes ago, vdep217 said:

Summit is a good choice I had an open shot the original one that I loved but it was stolen from mu truck.. I replaced it with an x stand sit n climb...  weighs 11 lbs very stable and easy to climb..  down side is its like a hang on for comfort..  I can sit in it for about 6 hours before it starts to get uncomfortable

Will take a look, thank you!

[Daktari]

1 minute ago, XtremeHunter said:

Was looking into that model, do you have the viper classic or viper SD?

I think the classic is the steel model and weighs more but less $$

I have the SD

[Lou.D]

Summit viper SD is what I use. Great stand with a few mods. Mollie pack bacpack straps and third hamd archery bow holder and your good to go! 

[Daktari]

8 minutes ago, XtremeHunter said:

Was looking into that model, do you have the viper classic or viper SD?

https://www.summitstands.com/accessories/internet-specials

 

Someone on this site gave a heads up on the accessories for sale from Summit. I ordered a set of side accessoies bags for 1/3 the normal price.......Good luck in your search