Best Climbing Stand For Traditional Archery????

maineac · June 17, 2009, 08:41:00 AM

I have found with my summit that can get it tight and quiet, buut it takes some practice and tight binding with the string attached to the top stand. Any climber like the razor or LW sit and stand that as even slight arm rests that the sit part of the top climber attaches to will restrict shots to the side with a longer bow like we shoot. However, they will be much easier to use than a full wrap around like the viper.

bjk · June 17, 2009, 09:08:00 AM

I use the same way as Curt...no stabilizer straps and a bungee around the stand strap for the tree...quick/easy to flip up.

Easily the lightest, most compact, easiest to quietly assemble and climb stand going...imo

Bob Morrison · June 17, 2009, 12:13:00 PM

Loggy Bayou Stalker series. 17#, easy to back pack. Once you lock the folding seat in, it is the most stable stand I have ever used, and I have tried them all. Platform is very nice size. Seat folds back to stand or you can shoot seated with no interference. web page

bjk · June 17, 2009, 01:39:00 PM

Loggy Stalker is my very close second fav...beats LW in the comfort category...I own both.

Bob Morrison · June 17, 2009, 01:50:00 PM

I like the larger size of the Loggy platform, the folding seat. I can take shots farther behind me than with any seat that doesn't fold against the tree. With the seat straped tight it also strapes the platform tight and will not walk around the tree.... I feel safer in this climbing stand than any I have had..

Three Arrows · June 17, 2009, 08:24:00 PM

Well, I am one to try anything new and exciting on the treestand market. I have tried them all and found one stand to be the most packable, sturdy, and comfortable: the Lone Wolf Alpha Hand Climber. I have to admit though; you need a narrow ass to be comfortable in the seat. Most other treestands look like someone put a Lazyboy recliner in a tree.

wihill · June 18, 2009, 01:19:00 AM

Guru -

My HC is the new style that connects to the base. I modified mine so that I don't need the straps for the sides, I use the bungee for your feet on the platform to pull down on the seat edge (tied a small rope loop in the aluminum to grab on to) to keep tension on the seat to prevent it from falling down and clanking into the platform.

Can you take a picture of how your's is done? The new manuals don't say how to do this, and I'd really really like all my platform back. :D :D

tim-flood · June 18, 2009, 11:38:00 AM

http://www.cougarclawusa.com/treestands.htm
I have a cougar claw that they don't make any more but this one looks good and is only 17 lbs

RAU · June 18, 2009, 12:27:00 PM

Lone wolf handclimber is the finest climber Ive seen. 14 lbs, solid as a rock, quiet, slim, only drawback is price. But I think its money well spent. I dont think Basspro is carrying them tho.

Overspined · June 18, 2009, 12:47:00 PM

I have some friends that cannot use the hand climber by lone wolf because they are out of shape or too heavy. The sit and climb is a good option for those with physical limitations.

Guru · June 18, 2009, 01:37:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by wihill:
Guru -

Can you take a picture of how your's is done? The new manuals don't say how to do this, and I'd really really like all my platform back. :D :D

If it ever stops raining I'll get some pix (maybe a video)to show what I mean...

josef2424 · June 18, 2009, 01:53:00 PM

I can guarantee the treelounge climber packs down slimmer than any other stand out there, and it is a comfortable as a hammock. The only downside is that you have to buy the foot platform in order to shoot a longbow.

bjk · June 18, 2009, 03:27:00 PM

The LW hand climber can be used as a sit and climb...they sell a strap or you can make shift it. The new ones come with it.

LC · June 18, 2009, 04:05:00 PM

Just another vote I love my LW hand climber also use it just like Guru said and funny enough just got a email from 3R a sponsor here and said it's having a LW sale going on now!

Apex Predator · June 18, 2009, 04:15:00 PM

I bought a Razor at the end of last year, after bow season. I haven't hunted out of it yet with a longbow, but it's comfortable. I need to get it out and do some shooting from it. I do have three lock-ons if it proves to be too tight for my longbows.

Avid Archer · June 18, 2009, 04:25:00 PM

Razor SS

wihill · June 19, 2009, 07:25:00 PM

I'm sending this one back up to the top because I'm really interested in seeing Guru's pics for the LW HC top.

I'd really like to be able to use my full platform.

:D