I'm looking to buy a new stand this year and don't know what to buy . I'm wanting something that is simple,fast,quiet,lite,comfortable,a sleek profile that dosen't make feel stuck out while in a tree,and rock solid while climbing and sitting.I'm looking at a Lone Wolf or a Summit openshot but still open for any suggestions. I just need help trying to find the perfect stand. Is that possible?????
I am absolutely sold on the Chippewa Wedge-Lock. Easy, sturdy, stable.
I dont own an OpenShot so I can't help there. It is a good looking stand though. I have the Lone Wolf and its a very good one. Its not the easiest to climb or the most comfortable, but its solid, light, and packs down to a small package. I don't think the perfect stand exists, but the LW is a good climber if portability is important.
what about tree size with the LW?
I believe 18" max. Go to the Lone Wolf web site.
Lone wolf assault, and tree sticks.
the lone wolf Fits trees 6" – 19" in diameter and they make a longer belt that will work up to 22". i have a lone wolf, summit and a API. all 3 are good stands, but for packing i like lone wolf. to me the lone wolf is the quietest climber. if you are going to be sitting all day the API and Summit would serve you better IMO. the lone wolf is great for half day hunts but after about 3-4 hours it starts getting a little uncomfortable. i've heard a lot of great things about the Chippewa Wedge-Lock but have not had the opportunity to use one.
Timbertall makes a great light weight climber
Guys - he said sleek and light. Leaves out climbers.
The LW alpha climber falls well into the sleek and light. Likely the most sleek and light going...climber or fixed.
sleek and light describes the Lone Wolf climber I have the climber and LOVE IT! (as far as a climber goes)
past that I use old LOC ON LEM hang stands, w/the rope it is quiet and easy to put up. It is the one hang on I will go into and area before daylight and put up and hunt, I can put it up that quiet.
Later
Jason
Millennium hang on stand. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I have had a Summit Open Shot for a couple of years. At just over 14 lbs., it is light weight. It is also solid in the tree and quiet to climb with. I wish it folded flat for carrying like a LW does, but it doesn't. All in all, I really like the Open Shot.
never had the dough for a lonewolf but i got a open shot and love it quiet and light sets up fast goes up tree fast with bungee cord foot straps.
LW without a doubt, if a climber is what ya want. They are quiet and light weight and pack better than any climber out there. Shawn
thanks everybody thats why I love this site so much
you won't be sorry with the lone wolf.
BD
It's hard to beat a lonewolf!!
I would agree with the lone wolf. I use the sit and climb. Most stable in the tree and very quiet goin up. You get what ya pay for. Other climbers have slipped on me in foul wheather conditions. I feel very secure with the lonewolf.
Daniel,
Check out the cougar claw cub prowler, www.cougarclawusa.com (http://www.cougarclawusa.com) if you are leaning toward a climber. It packs great and is lighter than most climbers and will be alot more comfortable sitting and climbing than the lone wolf. The prowler is an open front stand that still allows the sit down stand up method. The cable is more rigid and it will climb a big tree. Also, it doesn't tilt down (like the Summit and lone wolf does) as you go higher.
I have owned the summit and a lone wolf climber and did not like either of them. I do, however, own a lone wolf loc on and a set of climbing sticks and if a loc on is what you want, they would be hard to beat.
I don't want to start anything about what is better, but I do want to tell the truth. I think folks should know the pros and cons. I'll be the con on this one.
Andy
p.s. Cougar Claw stands are made in Foley, AL. So if you happen to be going to the beach, stop by and see them.
It may not be what everyone else has, but last year I bought the equalizer tree stand. I found it to be very quiet and you can level it out easy. I think it runs around 300.00. I found it to be very sturdy and I feel very comfortable in it. you may want to check it out. Ben
I have both Lone Wolf and Summet.
I will sell the Summet and keep the Lone Wolf.
I'm pushing 60 and the alpha climber is fine...use the best harness you can afford, because you can not afford not to be tied on to the tree.
http://www.lonewolfstands.com/shoppingcart/Products/Alpha-Hand-Climber-Combo__HCCSH.aspx
Thanks for posting that link to the site, Woodduck.
Check out the LW "Elite" hang on stand. (new)
Looks great!
I have the openshot and have used the lonewolf which uses a similar small seat to climb. The lonewolf packs nicely but scared me to death while climbing using the small seat. The openshot made me more comfortable climbing and sitting. I'm a big guy so both of those stands are much harder to climb with than the summit viper or just a good old lock on stand. Most of the time I hunt from lone wolf lock ons. If I have to be mobile the openshot is my choice
Outfitter W/ Rapid Rails. Light and you can go up ANY tree with 'em. Good luck !
I have a tree walker, light weight fast and easy to set up,very comfortable.
ive got to throw it to my Alabama boys over in decatur, Summit is THE best treestand made.
ive been thinking about getting the Razor, sit and stand climbing, yet a open front when you get up in the tree. take a bungee cord to keep the top from slipping when you stand up (BAD experience with an old Summit speaking on that little episode, i never used that treestand again) and i think youd never have any problem what so ever.
or maybe a Broadhead Backpacker....