Which climbing stand do you think is the best, for shooting a recurve or long bow out of...?

Lone wolf, hand climber models.

QuoteOriginally posted by Piratkey:
Lone wolf, hand climber models.

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Lone wolf

I had a LW, I didn't like climbing with it, it felt awkward to me like I was too close to the tree and being rather broad shouldered, I had a hard time keeping my forearms on the hand climber. I know guys as big as me and bigger who love it.      Once I got set up, It was comfortable and a solid platform.  I opt for the Summit Open Shot.  Its a little bulkier, but I feel a little safer climbing with it. Just one mans opinion.

My Summit open shot is the only climber I own...

God bless,
Rodd

I have used an API Bowhunter for the last 20 years. As I got older I would get what I called "treestand shoulders" every year after using it, pretty sore shoulders from supporting my weight while I climbed.

I remedied this problem by putting a 3" strap with loops on each end over the handles and turned my climber into a sit and climb by sitting on the strap as I climbed.

I use my Lone Wolf for when I do short sits or when I have a ways to walk to my tree. Lone Wolf are more compact and easier to get through the brush. But I have a Open Shot from Summit that I use for longer sits. The Summit, in my opinion is a lot more comfortable for longer sits in a tree and feels more stable when climbing.

Lone wolf hand climber for me.... I also own an Ol' Man climber that is by far the most comfortable stand for long sits, but I can't bring myself to use it since I got the Lone Wolf...... The lightweight, portability, ease of climbing and setup make the Lone Wolf my favorite.

Have an API climber that's pretty comfortable.

Another vote for the Summit Open Shot.

Summit Viper. Yes it has a rail. I deal with it. I like to sit on the rail most of the time. Very easy to shoot this way. Would also recommend a SOP harness.

Lone Wolf for me hands down.

Lone wolf.

Wow, I am surprised how many guys like the lone wolf products. Guess it's all in what you need and expect out of your gear.

QuoteOriginally posted by Chuck_Delsandro:
Summit Viper. Yes it has a rail. I deal with it. I like to sit on the rail most of the time. Very easy to shoot this way. Would also recommend a SOP harness.

I raised the seat up level with the rails (almost anyways) it works fine standing.

I am Skeered of heights!!     I stay on Terra Firma, at least if I fall, it doesn't hurt too bad!   :rolleyes:    

I have a Summit Open Shot. I 've had it or maybe 5 years? I have had many stands My favorite so far. Still made in the U.S. A.!!!!I'm 5'9" weigh 155 and am 60 years old. I was looking at their Specialist people say it doesn't pack, flatten as well as the Open Shot though. Bigger base than the open shot. I've heard great things about Lone Wolf stands never tried one. By the way I shoot a Widow PSA, A Wes Wallace Royal Longbow, plus a few other Longbows between 62 and 64"'s no issues at all.

They all pack! I pack my viper everywhere. No its not flat but I strap it to a frame pack with my clothes and possibles. No problem! I think the Specialist would pack even better. IT's lite!

My wife got me the Sumitt open shot for Christmas. I also like the Loan Wolf, but there are a few thing I like better about the open shot. The price bing one, The seat on the open shot raises up and you can stand next to the tree. The short rails of the top section give a little support, or maybe security is a better word. The seat is more comfortable. While I havent hunted with it yet I did climb with it in the back yard. Its not as bad as one would think. I also have the set strap from loan wolf and It works really well on the open shot. with the seat up there is lots of room on the platform, when seated not so much. Once I get my stabilizer straps and bow holder on from third hand archery I think it'll be a winner.