Author Topic: Any Climbing Treestand Users? (Read 12374 times)

Bowguy67 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 05, 2018, 09:20:04 AM »

If I’m not mistaken a treewalker damages trees? If so it’d be illegal in lots of state land spots and may not be welcome on somewhere such as a tree farm

the rifleman · « **Reply #21 on:** July 05, 2018, 09:33:47 AM »

Hey Madmax! Here is a pic of my lonewolf with the following:
Sit and climb strap
Small pack for my case copperlock, pen, string, flashlight, rangefinder ( i know-- how trad) amazing how much i can cram into such a small pack
Third hand bow holder
Bow rope/ retractable reel

Hope this helps. Feel free to PM me--- i use this stand very often. One caveat-- it is not built for luxury and also im a small guy--150#-- it is a compact stand.

the rifleman · « **Reply #22 on:** July 05, 2018, 09:36:07 AM »

Oh--- forgot one piece of equipment tied under seat next to pack---my Wicked Tough Treesaw.

sneakybow · « **Reply #23 on:** July 05, 2018, 09:42:41 AM »

Quote from: Bowguy67 on July 05, 2018, 09:20:04 AM

If I’m not mistaken a treewalker damages trees? If so it’d be illegal in lots of state land spots and may not be welcome on somewhere such as a tree farm

I haven't noticed any more damage with my Treewalker than I have with a summit and their teeth on bark. I don't hunt tree farms, so I would check with them if I were going to though.

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Wannabe1 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 05, 2018, 01:50:12 PM »

I really appreciate all the help and tips folks! I think I'm going to do this and see how it works out. I will be very careful, especially since I have a disability.

Will definitely leave a detailed description of where I'm at with someone.

I do like the open front aspect so as not to have anything that might hinder my shot. I'm sure I'm going to be excited if one comes within shooting distance and don't want to have try and remember not hitting my limb on a bar or something.

Longbowcrowder66 · « **Reply #25 on:** July 05, 2018, 03:22:18 PM »

I have been using an API Grand Slam for about 25 years. Its heavy but its like an old glove. I love it, I have taken quite a few whitetails out of it. I shoot my longbow out of it with no problems. Ive taken deer straight down under me with no problems. To each its own on what stand you would want...Just my two cents..lol.. Have a blessed day ...

Wannabe1 · « **Reply #26 on:** July 05, 2018, 03:26:01 PM »

Appreciate your input Floyd. I have a disability so, weight is an issue. Got to go as light as I can without sacrificing safety. Right now, I think I can handle 15-16#'s and that will be with frequent rests 'til I get to my location.

fisherick · « **Reply #27 on:** July 05, 2018, 04:01:34 PM »

Here is my Open Shot climbing stand with swing bar modification. I used a gun rest bar from another stand I had to make the swing bar seat.

Prefer this setup.

The climbing stand is 18# and the Loc-on with sticks is 18#.

Wannabe1 · « **Reply #28 on:** July 05, 2018, 04:18:14 PM »

What sticks are those that you are using?

fisherick · « **Reply #29 on:** July 05, 2018, 06:33:08 PM »

Leverage double step sticks modified with a Lone wolf versa button and climbing rope. I also added a nylon strap with hose as a extension step. Quick, quiet, light, and sturdy setup.

Hoosierarcher88 · « **Reply #30 on:** July 05, 2018, 07:06:52 PM »

I always used a summit viper but with my knee i think im going to avoid stands for a while

madmaxthc · « **Reply #31 on:** July 05, 2018, 07:12:23 PM »

Well, thank you both Rifleman and Fisherick, those are two good ideas!

huskyarcher · « **Reply #32 on:** July 06, 2018, 10:24:52 AM »

I hunt probably 85%-90% of the time in a climber. I've used a summit close to the one above for 10 years or so. Great climbers, they've never let me down. I'm with the others, there are several mods and tricks that make life way easier, a real good start is a set of molle straps both shoulder and lumbar. They make a world of difference packing in long distance on public land. Get on YouTube or google search climber Mods and you will find worlds of possibilities.

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DarrinG · « **Reply #33 on:** July 06, 2018, 09:35:36 PM »

I recently did a lot of research for the lightest climber I could find that still had good reviews. I narrowed it down to a X-Stand and the Summit Open Shot. I needed a lightweight stand for hunting public lands and hiking distances to my locations to hunt. After months of reading and looking, I bought the Summit Open Shot. It takes a bit of getting used to (where to position your elbows and such) while climbing, but after test-climbing several trees on our farm with it, I was pretty comfortable with climbing with it. Its safe and sturdy, grips the tree very well and with a little upper-body strength, aint that bad to climb with. I'm going to try the webbing/old safety belt loop mod on the end of the seat portion for a sit-climb soon and see how that works out for me. Overall, its really light weight (for a climbing treestand), packs together fine (with a little practice on how to nestle them together), and is as quiet as you make it. I found using a short cam strap joining the seat to the platform once in your desired position really makes it rock-solid to the tree. Always tether the sections to each other while climbing with a decent section of rope. The little bungee type cord tether that came with it is junk, toss it and replace with a better section of rope. I also gave mine a camo paint job, I think it looks much better now and will blend in with foliage. Good luck with your choice and hope you christen it with a nice buck this season!

Possum Head · « **Reply #34 on:** July 06, 2018, 09:57:54 PM »

Summits accessories include a universal seat that may offer improved comfort on some models for $40 bucks it might be worth checking out. Probably don’t add a pound but may have an effect on the way you pack it up. I would like to know if it would work on the Specialist and Open Shot.

Wannabe1 · « **Reply #35 on:** July 06, 2018, 09:59:18 PM »

Thanks Darrin for the input! I am going to go with the Summit Open Shot SD. I believe it is going to fit the needs that I have and like you, hope I get to christen it with my first ever!

Tedd · « **Reply #36 on:** July 07, 2018, 07:15:38 AM »

Rifleman can you take a photo with your bow in the 3rd hand bow holder? That looks like a good idea. I've only ever though of them mounted to the bottom of the stand to hold a compound. I also use the small lone wolf out of necessity because of long hikes and steep terrain. It folds up flatter and weights less than any other stand. I have both the large and small lone wolf. The platform on the small one is just a little small for hard left hand shot.

Thanks,
Tedd

9 Shocks · « **Reply #37 on:** July 07, 2018, 10:42:36 AM »

I'm with others on the summit open shot. Bought one and find it super easy to use. Kinda limited on trees at times but its good in a pinch for a quick hunt. Ill sometimes even just use the top half as a tree seat and brush in around it to hunt the ground.

DarrinG · « **Reply #38 on:** July 07, 2018, 11:51:11 AM »

Not meaning to hijack the thread, but anyone care to share their source for molle shoulder/lumbar straps that work with the Open Shot?
Thanks.

Wannabe1 · « **Reply #39 on:** July 07, 2018, 11:58:23 AM »

HIJACKER!!!

Kidding.

I'd be interested to know also so, good question!


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