Portable stands what do you guys use?

rock_hunter · May 21, 2010, 05:02:00 PM

Lone Wolf Alpha for me, I rarely hunt the same tree twice and love the versatility of the Lone Wolf.

May 21, 2010, 07:55:00 PM

If you find the guy with my stolen Sabor climber you can have it for free. At least a real archer will have it then.

Ken in VT · May 21, 2010, 09:59:00 PM

I have both and use them for different applications. I use the Chippewa when I have to hike in pretty far to a place. My knapsack straps fit perfect over the wedges and make for an easy carry. I use the lone wolf when I'm not going to far or am planning on leaving the stand up for a while. I use the lone wolf sticks but would like something that sticks out from the tree a little more than the steps do on them. It can make for some interesting climbing with large boots on.

Steve D · May 21, 2010, 10:03:00 PM

I agree with what ChuckC said,I prefer the Chippewa,you can use chains or straps for attachment easy to hang and quiet.

KSdan · May 22, 2010, 12:07:00 AM

LW and sticks for 15 years. Easy up like Jon S said. I have friends who hunt like me and they use the Chippewa- pretty awesome too. Both are dead quiet setting up and in the cold (set-up is critical for me as I set up new every sit!) This dead quiet set-up is where all others have fallen off my list.

FYI- the LW Assault platform and Alpha are basically only 1" different main platform size. The main difference is the Alpha has larger back corners- but I can't see where you will ever need them! The Assault is more stream lined and a bit lighter.

Dan in KS

Arwin · May 22, 2010, 12:12:00 AM

Summit climber
2 P.O.S hang-ons
Anderson Tree sling

ber643 · May 22, 2010, 06:47:00 AM

I still use a pre-China model Ol' Man, and still love it - except it gets heavier every year ( funny, it used to be the lightest one around :confused: )

Jason R. Wesbrock · May 22, 2010, 08:49:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Wannabe1:
I just bought a Gorilla Silverback Scout HX. Weighs 9 lbs, and can be packed in to any place you want. This will be my first year using a stand so, I can't give any positive feed back on it yet. But, look forward to a report this fall!

I've been using a Gorilla Silverback for several years. For the money, I don't think that you could find a better stand.

Keith Zimmerman · May 22, 2010, 10:00:00 AM

Still use my Loggy's. I love them.

Bowwild · May 22, 2010, 10:10:00 AM

I mostly use Gorrila Hang-Ons because they can be bought for $70 or so on sale and I need several. I also have a Summit Climber but rarely need it because I hunt edges comprised of very limby trees which I use for cover. I also have some ladder stands which I use in areas with very good cover (my ladders are only 15 feet high -- about 3-5 feet lower than I prefer). For steps I really like the rail climbing systems although I also have strap on steps -- I buy almost all my climbing accessories after the season for huge discounts at Dick's Sporting goods, Meir's, etc. The fall restraint devices are extremely important. I've bowhunted 44 years without falling. This means, given the odds that 33% of us will eventually fall and 10% of those who do will die or be permaently injured, some unfortunate souls have "fallen" for me.

wojo124 · May 22, 2010, 11:27:00 AM

LOC ons and the cheap $30-$40 hangons

Hoyt · May 22, 2010, 12:02:00 PM

Of the climbers I now own I like them best in this order. Lone Wolf Hand climber, Summit Open Shot, Equalizer, Summit Viper an old API Shoot'n Star. Got rid of all my Loc-on, due to not liking to fool with any of the available steps. Back when I was younger we used pole climbers. However, I'm going to get another Loc-On Spirit this summer and put in an area with thick short trees..bout 4 or 5 steps will do it.

SuperK · May 22, 2010, 08:21:00 PM

Rapid rails and a tree saddle.

mississippidave · May 22, 2010, 08:53:00 PM

Lone Wolf Hand Climber! I can shoot my 68" Hills out of this one....just like a loc-on. I also use Ol Man Visions. Killed many deer from both!