What’s the best and safest climber?
What’s the best and safest climber?
Summit.
I've hunted out of climbers for 30+ years and have used about every kind imaginable. Summit gets my vote as well.
Aaron Campbell
Barling, AR
2007 Bass Cat Sabre
2011 Merc 175 Pro XS
I really like the Lone Wolf Hand Climber for its lightweight and portability. Not quite as "plush" as Summit but more for the light/quick and fast crew perhaps..
Treewalker. Made in Tennessee.
My picks
Loggy Bayou (they are no longer made)
Summit.
You didn't ask but
The Baker tree stand was the worst
I know I took a few amusement rides down a tree or to.
Mike
2019 Phoenix 721 pro xp
Mercury 250 pro xs
2B575862
Tree lounge if you can find one. Had one years ago and sold it. Had a summit ever since.
@kennethandmacy
2004 Triton 196
200 Merc
1199/898
I use a Summit Viper for gun hunting and a flip top Lone Wolf for bowhunting.
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I’ve fallen asleep a time or two in a Summit. Very heavy and awkward to lug through the woods but very comfortable.
2017 Ranger Z520c "Blackout Edition"
2017 Mercury Optimax ProXS 250
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-Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour-
I have two Loggy's but several years ago I bought an Equalizer climber. By far the best tree stand I have ever had. They have a website and you can pick out the model you like and add options available on their site. A little pricey but very comfortable and it is adjustable while you are climbing! I would recommend the sling seat as an option.
Aaron Campbell
Barling, AR
2007 Bass Cat Sabre
2011 Merc 175 Pro XS
2017 Ranger Z520c "Blackout Edition"
2017 Mercury Optimax ProXS 250
HB Solix 12 G3 MSI+, Solix 12 G2 MSI+, Solix G2 MDI+, Solix 12 2d/gps, Ultrex Mega360, Mega Live
NRA Life Member
-Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour-
Ive never used a climber, been using lighter climbing sticks and a hangon. I feel like its fast, I can almost always go
ground to completely set up in an unprepared tree in 10 min or less, and allows me to deal with wonky branches etc. My whole rig including 4 sticks and stand gets me up 20’ or so and only weighs about 20lb total. What are the advantages of a climbing stand over a rig like this?
Depends on the terrain and available trees. I have a lock-on as well, and use it in areas where the trees have a lot of lower branches or grow wonky. My climber is waaaaay more comfortable than my lock-on. Some of the areas I hunt are old clear cut pine plantations, and I can get 30-40' up in my climber.
Aaron Campbell
Barling, AR
2007 Bass Cat Sabre
2011 Merc 175 Pro XS
Another vote for Summit here. I have a Viper and although I haven't used it in years, it's quite secure and comfortable. I was hesitant about even getting a climber as I'm terrified of heights but after testing one and feeling quite secure, I bought one. It's a bit heavier than some but a worthwhile trade off for me.
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