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Author Topic: Lone Wolf or Summit?  (Read 587 times)

Online anchorman

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Lone Wolf or Summit?
« on: June 18, 2011, 09:03:00 PM »
Not sure if this has been asked. Was curious of what others think regarding Summits treestands compared to Lone Wolfs? Thinking about replacing a couple of stands andwas curious what you all thought was a better deal...

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Re: Lone Wolf or Summit?
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2011, 11:20:00 PM »
Check out Treewalker stands.  I have used Lone Wolfs for a long time but the next stand I purchase will be a Treewalker.

Offline Steve O

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Re: Lone Wolf or Summit?
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2011, 11:21:00 PM »
Kinda apples and oranges.

Summit is typically more bulky than any Lone Wolf but more comfy.  If I am going to sit all day, I try to plan it for a place I can take one of my Summits.  If I have to go in a LONG way, I take a Lone Wolf.  

I have an Assault, an Alpha, and the Hand Climber in LW and a Python and Dagger in the Summit. They all do different things well.

Offline fivebears

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Re: Lone Wolf or Summit?
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2011, 11:46:00 AM »
I have both and if I were to buy another climber it would be a Lone Wolf.It's more compact to carry and quieter all around.

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Re: Lone Wolf or Summit?
« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2011, 01:25:00 PM »
Both are good and have their own positive attributes.  Last year when I was deciding, I went with the Summit because the seat was bigger for my back side and it was a good bit cheaper. It is the best climber I've ever owned.
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Re: Lone Wolf or Summit?
« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2011, 01:42:00 PM »
No stand compares to Lone Wolf for climbing, but they are fairly uncomfortable.  Summit's are comfortable but bulky and difficult to carry through brush.  Just my 2 cents worth, TRW

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Re: Lone Wolf or Summit?
« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2011, 01:50:00 PM »
Steve O nailed it! I have the LW Alpha with steps for crooked trees, LW climber for long walks, an old Loggy Bayou tree hugger for super long walks, and Summit Clear Shot and Viper for long sits!
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Re: Lone Wolf or Summit?
« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2011, 02:11:00 PM »
Summit Viper if yourlooking for a climber.Check out Millenium treestands also.There loc-on is great
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Re: Lone Wolf or Summit?
« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2011, 03:36:00 PM »
The x-1 stand is worth taking a look at too. Next stand I will be buying, and I also agree with SteveO.
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Re: Lone Wolf or Summit?
« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2011, 03:43:00 PM »
I'm going to the ladder type, nothing looks as solid as the Summit. Like the comfy comment as well. After an hour or so in, that's all I'm thinking about. Well, outside of that snap behind me...
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Re: Lone Wolf or Summit?
« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2011, 04:01:00 PM »
I've been all Lone Wolf for several years now, but seriously thinking of trying a Summit rsxEagle hang on for the long sets.
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Re: Lone Wolf or Summit?
« Reply #11 on: June 19, 2011, 04:05:00 PM »
I have three lone wolfs and love them but i bought a couple Muddy's last season and for the money they are sweet. My summit climber is my go to stand if I need to move had it for 10yrs and still works like the day I bought it.
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Re: Lone Wolf or Summit?
« Reply #12 on: June 19, 2011, 04:43:00 PM »
Guess I should have said hang-on stands as here in kansas not to many good trees for climbers, at least where I hunt.

Offline Steve O

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Re: Lone Wolf or Summit?
« Reply #13 on: June 19, 2011, 05:35:00 PM »
Well then, in that case Iwould be immediately on the phone to Joe Lasch at Prarie Traditions (sponsor and all around good guy) for a brand new USA made Lone Wolf!  I find the Assault more comfortable than the Alpha, but I am probably in the minority.  Lone Wolf Hang on over all others IMO.

Offline Shawn Leonard

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Re: Lone Wolf or Summit?
« Reply #14 on: June 19, 2011, 10:10:00 PM »
Lone Wolf for climber and Chippewa Wedge -Loc for hang-on, no doubt about it! Shawn
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Re: Lone Wolf or Summit?
« Reply #15 on: June 19, 2011, 10:12:00 PM »
The Chippewa has a bracket system that you can make yourself for about $8 and you only need one stand and hang multiple brackets. I own 3 stands and have over 30 brackets out and about! Shawn
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Re: Lone Wolf or Summit?
« Reply #16 on: June 19, 2011, 10:24:00 PM »
Shawn, LW has the EZ-Hang hook as well.  Similar principle to the CWL.

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Re: Lone Wolf or Summit?
« Reply #17 on: June 20, 2011, 09:22:00 AM »
I have a Summit climber and like it.

However....

I am hoping to switch over to aluminum rapid rails with an Ameristep platform. It is super light, easy to set up and much more versatile.

Just my thoughts.

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Re: Lone Wolf or Summit?
« Reply #18 on: June 20, 2011, 02:17:00 PM »
I had both; gave the summit away and have been using the Lone Wolf for 10 yrs now and love it.  If you hunt with a trad bow the Wolf is the best stand to shoot from, IMHO.
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Re: Lone Wolf or Summit?
« Reply #19 on: June 20, 2011, 04:46:00 PM »
I love a Lone Wolf. Don't know what I would do without them.

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