Best Climbing Stand For Bows

[Koko Bow]

Any input on a climbing stand that is bow-hunter friendly?  I seem to think the ones without the shooting rails would be better but.........

from my expirence dont plan on sitting, and leave the hand climber down low so your bottom limb will clear it at release, i ruined a nice bow when it caught the climber arm.
any of them will work just check your clearence before settling in....and dont forget to strap the climber real tight to the tre so it dosent slide around the tree when you put your weight against it to reach out around the tree for a shot.......

[Steve O]

Lone Wolf hand climber for portability.  Summit for all day comfort.  I took a Summit Python and removed the rail.  You van also swing it out of the way if you want to use it for sit down climbing, but I am used to the hand climbing so just put it aside.

[Big Ed]

Lone Wolf!!!

[ishiwannabe]

I have a summit bushmaster. Many years and not one single issue.
I recently tried a lonewolf. Quiet, easy. Just a bit awkward to climb with.
I recently checked out my next stand though at a bow shop. It is called the X-1.

I think each stand has pros and cons...but I think they all fit the bill for being bow friendly.

[macster]

I have a summit, but want a lone wolf.

[waknstak IL]

I have a Lone Wolf hand climber. Pros Packs up real slim and adjusts easy, very light weight, really quiet and solid once you are up. No worries on hitting stand with bow. Cons Price, Not the most comfortable stand to sit in for really long periods,comes with really cheap back straps. I use a strap when climbing it makes it much easier. For me the positives far outweigh the negatives.

[Spurs]

I bought a lone wolf wide sit and climb.  I have 2 summits.  One is the open shot.  The summits by far are more comfortable, but the lone wolf is way more packable, and quiet.  If I am on a big deer and want minimal disturbance, i use the lone wolf.

[Problem Child]

Lone Wolf.I replaced the seat with a Hunt Comfort seat.I can sit for hours now instead of minutes.

[buckeyebowhunter]

I have an API grand slam bowhunter. It is an older treestand, but this thing is solid as rock. It is also very comfortable. It doesnt have the bar that goes all the way around but it does have two handles that you hold onto while climbing they can kinda get in the way but like arrow30 says if you leave the top part kinda low you the hand rails are usually out of the way for a shot

[zinndl]

I have a Summit Bush Master and I love it, comfortable and longbow friendly (do have to watch the side rails though). I had been wanting to get a Lone Wolf hand climber but the price kept me away; I recently was able to borrow one for a few days and after 2 hours I knew I never wanted to do it again! Pure misery, not made for comfort. To each his own though.

[Burnsie]

Lone Wolf

[Bent Rig]

Loggy Bayou  Lite  -   probably one of the safest and sturdiest(aluminum) because after you climb up the seat folds up and it has a lock down strap that solidifies the stand to the tree

[2 Barrels]

Treewalker by far the best climber out there.Made in the U.S.. Very safe very light and plenty of room and options.

[Chris Surtees]

There are a ton of topics on this...just do a POW WOW search.

The big issue with asking the question "What is the best..." is you are going to get more answers than you think as everyone has their favorite or what works best for them.

Here is what works for me and gives me choices for each tree and surrounding vegetation.  

1. Summit Razor SS - can be used as a sit-n-climb and then fold the bar up under the seat. Has limited shooting area because of seat design but is not a big deal. It is a relatively heavy stand and bulky when carrying through the woods but it gets easier with practice. I use this stand for long sits when I want to be really comfortable or in an area where I hunt the evening and then come back in the morning...this means stand is left over night.

This stand does need to be silenced a little but is not bad.

2. Lone Wolf Hand Climber - light and easy to use and good for sits up to about 5 hours. I traded into one that has a sit/climb strap which is great and a must IMO. Excellent ability to shoot around the stand...matter of fact best I have ever seen. Also there is a tutorial in the POW WOW on how to make the seat a flip up one. Also the stand comes with lousy shoulder straps and the black securing straps need to go in order to make the seat flip up...this only requires putting a piece of string from the top to the bottom for safety when climbing.

This stand is also metal and needs to be silenced...I am about to use some HSS neoprene tape to silence the parts I need to. Plus I spray all my stands with bedliner and then paint them brown and gray.

3. Guido's web, micro platform, and E-Z up climbing system - by far my favorite system. I use this stand in areas where trees do not lend to using climbers or in areas where I do not want people to see the tree I am using. It is very easy to find my favorite trees with the climbing marks on them.

By far the lights setup I have. Also I am setting more areas for this system than I am climbing now.

Good luck with your decision.

[J.Williams]

I like my LW handclimber but replaced the stock seat cushion with a thicker,more comfortable one.Bought mine before they moved operations to China and because of some quality issues,LW has decided to move operations back to the U.S.

[Orion]

Lone wolf, IMO.  I have an older one with the 2-inch thick foam pad seat cover.  I sit in that dark to dark during the rut.  That's 11 hour days where I hunt, and I don't find it uncomfortable.

[Covey]

I have the summit bushmaster! I don't use it much but when I do, works good, very comfortable! Jason

[jsweka]

Summit Bushmaster here too.  One disadvantage it has from the Lone Wolf is that it doesn't fold flat for carrying, but it's about $120 cheaper.  Good, solid, comfortable stand once you're up.

[macksdad]

Loggy Bayou- Lite