I have a new enclosed climber that I got a while back that I've only climbed and practiced from, like the OP I too would like suggestions from guys who hunt/kill from these type of stands.

I was leaning way out while standing to shoot and couldn't imagine shooting sitting in one. Still bought the thing and I'd like to kill a deer from it before I get rid of it, being a ground pounder 99% of the time now...

I have a Summit Titan (enclosed) and was shooting a 68" LB.  I changed the seat to one of those volleyball nets and stitched it really tight.  This allows me to sit so my knees aren't up by my ears, and I can stand pretty easily out of a seated position.  Fortunate enough to take a doe with this setup last October.  

I have since purchased a 64" bow just to give a little extra room.

I have owned several climbers and have decided on a different set-up and I can be up a tree as quick if not quicker than a climber and can hunt trees with limbs on them for cover. Get yourself a set of LW climbing sticks 4 is best, than buy a Chippewa wedge-loc stand( I make my own brackets for less than $7). Attach sticks as you climb with stand on your back or better leave it on the ground tied to a pull rope with your bow. When you get to the right height hang a bracket takes about 1 minute to hang bracket, pull up stand put in bracket and climb in!! I will never use a climber again! Shawn

Daniel, last year someone posted a thread about using an enclosed version, I think a Summit Viper, and they mentioned how they leaned over the front bar by setting the tension just right on their harness. Might be something to consider. Last week I went in Bass Pro and looked real close at Summit's Dagger with its open front design and a seat that looks pretty comfortable it might be my next choice. I currently use an Ole Man Vision which is much quieter than Summits but a bit heavier too.

I use  a lone wolf

Shawn, that sounds pretty awesome! I was thinking about trying the lock on set up as well.  The only reason i haven't yet is because of the price of the aluminum sticks and lock ons.

I like the muddy sticks a lot.  wish i could find me a set of them at a decent price.  

thank you for all the posts/ replies!  

Daniel

No one has mentioned the API bowhunter, I like it so much I sold my Lone Wolf.

I have a LW hand climber , had the extra cash so I went for it and I am glad I did. It's easy to shoot out of and quiet. Can't go wrong with a Lone Wolf. What ever you decide good luck this season.

I have an API shooting star, it has arm rests so I need to keep the platform up high to get the clearance that i like for my bow.

LW handclimber here.

LW hand climber as well. Worth every penny!

If I'm hunting out of state and flying, I'll pack my LW hand climber seat.  That way I can use any climbing platform & not be concerned about the seat getting in my way.  LW hand climber all the way for me.  I have two LW stands one in MA & one in SC plus an extra hand climb seat.