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Title: Recomendations for climbing tree stand
Post by: laughing turtle on August 12, 2007, 06:47:00 PM
I am looking for a good climbing stand that is lightweight, strong, and quiet.  Anyone have any suggestions.  Also i shoot a 68" longbow so clearance needs to be considered.
Title: Re: Recomendations for climbing tree stand
Post by: bluegrassbowhunter on August 12, 2007, 06:48:00 PM
Lone Wolf hand climber....
Title: Re: Recomendations for climbing tree stand
Post by: sunny hill archer on August 12, 2007, 06:49:00 PM
Two words, Lone Wolf.
Title: Re: Recomendations for climbing tree stand
Post by: casjoker on August 12, 2007, 07:11:00 PM
Ditto on lone wolf or Summit.  I have been equally happy with both brands.
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Post by: James Wrenn on August 12, 2007, 08:08:00 PM
The buckshot has been my favorite for a long time.I just got a lone wolf/handclimber (17.5lbs) and like the way it works.It is almost 5 lbs lighter than my buckshots (22 lbs)and is easy to set up quietly but does have a little smaller platform on it.It carrys better because it folds down nice and I will use it a lot this year.
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Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on August 12, 2007, 08:10:00 PM
I like the Summit Broadhead Backpacker, I have not used Lone Wolf yet.
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Post by: Trooper on August 12, 2007, 08:37:00 PM
Lone Wolf; light, quiet and plenty clearence.
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Post by: pintail_drake2004 on August 12, 2007, 08:42:00 PM
I have used both summit tree stands and API climbers. The summit was a little bit lighter, but the API is quieter, imho. like them both.
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Post by: bmfer on August 12, 2007, 08:59:00 PM
IMO Lone Wolf Sit and Climb is hands down the best stand on the market.
Bret
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Post by: Seeza on August 12, 2007, 08:59:00 PM
Lone Wolf.  Best piece of hunting equipment I own.
Seeza
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Post by: sgrogg on August 12, 2007, 09:26:00 PM
Lone Wolf for me, too.  Pricey, yes, but worth every penny.
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Post by: Shawn Leonard on August 12, 2007, 09:30:00 PM
Lone Wolf, I have yet to find a climber and I have looked at and tried a lot, that packs easier and is as quiet as the LW. Hands down the best! Shawn
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Post by: Lefty on August 12, 2007, 10:06:00 PM
Another happy Lone Wolf user!
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Post by: PhilFloyd on August 12, 2007, 10:20:00 PM
Summit Open Shot - light, quiet, steady as they come.
Title: Re: Recomendations for climbing tree stand
Post by: raghorn on August 12, 2007, 11:24:00 PM
Here's one that is over in the classifieds........
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=65;t=000296
Title: Re: Recomendations for climbing tree stand
Post by: Onestringer on August 12, 2007, 11:38:00 PM
Lone Wolf Alpha sit and climb.

scott
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Post by: bihunter on August 13, 2007, 12:00:00 AM
the Equalizer looks like a pretty good stand, from what they advertise. Anybody have any info?
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Post by: BigHink66 on August 13, 2007, 08:42:00 AM
Loggy Bayou,

May not be as packable as the lone wolf, but it is more rock solid when attached to the tree, more comfortable, and easier on your wallet.

I spend more time sitting in my loggy bayou climber than I do packing it around.
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Post by: Goose on August 13, 2007, 09:44:00 AM
Lone Wolf
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Post by: J-dog on August 13, 2007, 10:32:00 AM
Yeah Lone Wolf, AWESOME
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Post by: wapiti792 on August 13, 2007, 05:57:00 PM
Summit razor. The padded bar folds back under the seat. I bought one last year and love it. I shoot a 62in recurve with no problem.
Title: Re: Recomendations for climbing tree stand
Post by: Burnsie on August 13, 2007, 06:15:00 PM
Lone Wolf
Burnsie
Title: Re: Recomendations for climbing tree stand
Post by: Jeff Strubberg on August 13, 2007, 08:28:00 PM
Lone Wolf.  I just picked up a sit and climb.  Sat in it for half an hour last night, jsut twisting and turning to look for problems or noise.

Didn't find a single bad shooting angle and never heard a peep outta the stand.

Took me a measured five minutes to pull the stand from my truck, walk 100 feet to my demo tree, set up the stand and climb to 12'.  

Quick and quiet.
Title: Re: Recomendations for climbing tree stand
Post by: bayoubowman on August 14, 2007, 09:39:00 PM
Lone Wolf.  Trooper turned me on to this one.. Quiet as they come. Trooper, stilll want to do lunch soon..
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Post by: carlr2s on August 14, 2007, 09:42:00 PM
Lone Wolf for about 7yrs now.
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Post by: PaPaFrank on August 14, 2007, 09:51:00 PM
I've got a 1927 summit climber that weighs about 42lbs....Stable in a tree though! LOL
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Post by: Jwilliam on August 14, 2007, 09:59:00 PM
Lone Wolf!!! I don't own one, but hopefully soon.  :pray:
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Post by: RIVERWOLF on August 14, 2007, 10:39:00 PM
You can't go wrong with a lone wolf ! Quiet , solid , and the most stable stand i have ever been in . That includes , hang on, and ladder stands . I have had the hand climber for about 6-7 yrs , GREAT STAND !!!>>>------->RIVERWOLF