I am in the market for a new tree stand. I like the climber style prob is I am about 305# need something beefy! I have used a wal-mart style climber for 2 years and looking it over am finding some cracks in the steel frame. It has the cable straps and they are not that quite setting up. One more prob I hunt all public so my stand goes were I go. Thank you and not trying to strat arrgument just need info have a safe season
Lone wolf climber!
I'm using a Loggy I weigh in at 170lbs great stand for the money. My dream stand is a Lone Wolf folks here have nothing but great things to say about them.
I have a tree walker. Light weight and easy to set up and carry. Here is there web site/ www.treewalkertreestands.com (http://www.treewalkertreestands.com)
it weighs 16 lbs and holds up to 350lbs. very comfortable when sitting a long time. Check it out I think you';; like it.
Lone Wolf.
Lone Wolf
Lone Wolf Alpha Hang On
Loggy Bayou Pro Staff XL Hang On
Both awesome stands with the Loggy being slighly lighter and considerably more comfortable,not to mention less expensive.I have 5 Lone Wolf Hang Ons,plus both climbing models,and now 2 of the Loggy's which I absolutley love!!
Lone Wolf sit and climb !!
silent climbing when you have to go up is too cool. and comfy too!
summit viper here in ny
My favorite tree stand is one that's already fallen over...natural ground blinds can work great and don't cost anything.
Summit Goliath. I'm a big guy too, weigh about the same as you (and I've lost 60# lately). It's quiet and comfortable for a big butt, and they really stand behind their products.
Chad
lone wolf climber
climax hang on
Three climbing sticks and a Treesuit and I am hunting safely and in comfort!
Ditto Lone Wolf.
Claudia
Well like Chad I really love my Summit Goliath. I hunt mostly on the ground anymore though.
gotta love the Lone Wolf Climber, as far as hang on I like the old Loc-on LEM w/rope strap.
Lader
J
Wyhat Shawn Said. Lone Wolf Alpha climber is fat boy friendly too. Easy, quiet climbing, holds someone even bigger than me so I feel safe and a fairly comfortable seat.
Chippewa Wedge lock is unbeatable dfor a hanging stand especially where there is a risk of your stand being stolen.
Lone Wolf hang on.
Tree Lounge - climber.
Outfitter - hang-on.
DR
whichever one has a deer standing under it!
LOL Dan
My favorite would be a loggy bayou, but I hate their climbing aid. Next in line would be a summit.
Northstar ATA, I think they went out of business, but I can get it in any tree and is very comfortable.
Scott
loggy bayou climber pro staff,this climber can be a little tricky,getting used too the hand climber. Once you have mastered it,this stand is the most comfortable stand I have ever used.
Once you get up in the tree the seat jacknife's open so their's nothing in your way when you shoot,not too mention the seat is very very comfortable.
Home made portable ladder stand with folding 24X32 platform. Properly built and maintained, it'll last 20 years. Weighs about the same as an eight foot stepladder and can be used as a deer drag if you add some wheels.
My favorite would be the lone wolf alpha hang-on I picked up Saturday, with a set of four sticks:
wow, is that thing nice!
Lone Wolf hand climber for me. Its not the easiest to climb, or the most comfortable, but its lightweight, quiet, and offers wide open shooting.
Chippewa Wedge Lok all the way!
I own 2 Summit climbing stands and a Cabelas hang on . In your case, I would go Lone Wolf. Just saw one a friend got. Nice. I don't have the money, but would get it if I did and was in the market for a climber. Maybe some day... though I am enjoying ladder stands right now.
BobW
Guys, I guess I've used about a dozen different stands over the years. One of my first stands was a Warren & Sweat "Climber" (translation: death trap). Now that I've sufficiently dated myself...
Hands down, the most versatile stand out there - IMHO - for virtually ANY tree stand hunting situation is the Chippewa Wedge Loc. It's light weight, hangs effortlessly, and is absolutely squeak free. My Wedge Loc stand and three climbing sticks will silently put me 16' up any tree in less than five minute flat; five minutes meaning, FIVE sweat-free MINUTES. I leave rigging chains in various places so that I can always keep the wind in my face.
Do yourself a favor and google Chippewa Wedge Loc tree stands. I'm not one to make recommendations unless I'm absolutely convinced that a product is top shelf.
Tree Lounger with wheel kit for hauling out your deer. I'm 6'2 around 250#.
Don't have alot of use for a climber here. Screaming Eagle is the best hang on I've ever used. If I recall, there is no weight limit.
Guido's Web, Leland ,MS.....it changes everything you ever thought about tree stand hunting 360 degrees
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timbertall