tree suit.

[weasle]

any thoughts on the tree suit. I am gettting one and i was wondering how many of you guys and gals use them and like them. I was also wondering if you back starts to hurt after a while or no. thanks for the advise. Drake

[Pete Darby]

I use it a lot, but not exclusively.  It is very comfortable and once you get used to it very easy to shoot out of.  The particular setup I use is four lone wolf climbing sticks. with the last step used as my foot rest.  I then strap on two or three steps at the same level as the top step giving me four foot spots apaced around the tree.  This allows me to move around the tree for a shot.  Given that I spot the deer early enough I can actually move completely around for the best shot position.  One advantage I have found is that if you are relaxed (sort of hugging the tree) a deer who spots you will often ignore you to the point that you can get a relaxed shot as it passes.

[Longbowwally]

I bought a tree suit about 3 years ago. The first season I killed two deer out of it with my 66" longbow. It works well but you have to learn how to use it and also get comfortable sitting very close to the tree while facing it.
I use the Simmons drill and bolts for going up the tree and use 3 strap on steps on one strap to put my feet on while sitting in the treesuit.
For me, its better to have the trees pre-drilled for the bolts prior to the hunt because drilling steps as you go up the tree to hunt is to much work especially if its hot as I will break a good sweat.
Since I bought a Lone Wolf hand climber I haven't used the treesuit but may use it some this year, especially during December when its hard to hide in a tree with no leaves - the treesuit is just the thing for those situations.
I have sat in the suit about 3 hours max but did not have any problems with comfort.
Good luck with the treesuit and report back to us on how it works for you this season.

[JEFF B]

yes i would like to know if they work