What climber?

[Flingblade]

I have used on Ol Man and loved it for all day comfort but the bar in the front does limit shots with longer bows somewhat even when turned down to a footrest.  My favorite is Lone Wolf sit and climb.  Very comfortable with the sling style seat and very solid.  With the climbing bar folded under the seat there is nothing to impede the shot.  I just ordered a wide sit and climb seat for a little more room and comfort.

[Kapellmeister]

Originally posted by Flingblade:
... With the climbing bar folded under the seat there is nothing to impede the shot.

I agree!

 

Originally posted by Flingblade:
...   I just ordered a wide sit and climb seat for a little more room and comfort.

Last year I sold my API sit & climb as well as my Lone Wolf sit & climb and got the WIDE Lone Wolf Sit & Climb too... much more comfortable for this middle age butt!  

[okcaveman]

Originally posted by BuckyT:
 

Originally posted by okcaveman:
Bucky I would like a review on the open shot as i was looking at it as well. How comfortable is the api bowhunter SSWV? The treewalker looks good as well, but what about comfort with it?

Okcaveman,

Here's my review for the Summit Openshot.

My stand is 3 yrs old.

The only complaint I have is the hand climber.  I've got pretty long arms.  6'3" arm span.  I think the rails on the hand climber could be a little longer, but I was able to climb the tree with no problem.

Comfort:  I give this stand an A+  It has a very plush, thick seat, and it's quite nice.  Much nicer than my lock on's I own.  I can see myself sitting in it for long hours with no problems.

Dependability:  This summit really bites well into the tree.  Well, at least it bites well into a white oak!  It held firm when it locked down on to the bark.

My recurve is a 62".  I shot it well standing up and sitting down.  No issues with it hitting the side of the stand.  I was shooting at a target 17yds away, slightly downhill.  Fairly steep angle.

All in all, I think I made a good investment on a used stand in excellent condition. [/b]

Thanks for the review man. and thanks to everybody else for your replies. Ill be hitting BPS this weekend and just see what speaks to me. definately be looking at the openshot and the api bowhunter

[cahaba]

http://www.summitstands.com/climbing-treestands/razor-ss/razor-sd-climbing-treestand

I have a Summit Razor SS (SD now) that works well for me. A little narrow in the seat ifin you are xxl. It is very quiet and I can sit in it a long time. Bar folds down and out of the way. I really prefer a hang on for my LBs.

[pbr]

Once you use a Lone Wolf, nothing compares.

[buckeye_hunter]

No climber. Climbing sticks and a hang on stand. Way more versatile and can be bought for the same price as a climber. With the sticks and hang on stand, you can get in better trees in the transition zones and ravines.

[LimBender]

Another Openshot vote.  Been using a Viper for a while and really like it - stable and comfortable, but got the Openshot top direct from Summit for this year.  The openshot bottom is about 2" shorter than the other bottoms.

But have not used LW climber, only the Alpha.

[limbshaker]

Originally posted by LimBender:
The openshot bottom is about 2" shorter than the other bottoms.
 

This is correct! I forgot to mention that. They are kinda spooky to me when I get all excited when i stand up to shoot. That 2" makes a big difference to me at least.

[Hoyt]

Originally posted by limbshaker:
 

Originally posted by LimBender:
The openshot bottom is about 2" shorter than the other bottoms.
 

This is correct! I forgot to mention that. They are kinda spooky to me when I get all excited when i stand up to shoot. That 2" makes a big difference to me at least. [/b]

Good point. I've been using climbers since the Bakers came out and I have to make myself stay very conscious of the shorter bottom on my Open Shot. There's not much room at all with the seat down. Like the stand just have to be careful.

I'm thinking seriously about swapping the Open Shot top section with another Summit I have..it's got the big bottom and open front with real short forearm rails...may be called Summit Broadhead.