Lone Wolf Assassin Stand

[MikeC]

Has anyone seen or purchased one.  Looks like a great stand concept but as usual it's a Lone Wolf product and not cheap.

  Assassin

[Crash]

Dang, for that much money they should provide someone to hang the thing for you.

I have one of the standard hang ons and they are nice.  I also use the climbing sticks.  I guess if you use the thing for the next 10 or 15 years, it's pretty reasonable.

[J-dog]

That is the only thing bout that stand EXPENSIVE for what ya get?

It is just a foot stand and it is 220$$$????? needs be some glod lace in there somewhere. LOL

Love to have one but not for that price, I did buy their climber though and forked out the money for it, BUT it is a whole stand and I think worth every penny as climbers go.

Later

J

[J-dog]

Good way to look at it Crash (how did ya get the nickname?)

J

[paleFace]

maybe it was a type-O and the price should have been $119. and not $219.

[MikeC]

No $219.00 is right.  I need to check it out in person.

[J-dog]

Yep 220.00     - I have no doubt it would be a great tool, In my redneck logic half a stand = half the cost of a stand????

I can ALMOST buy 3 Loc-on LEMs for that price and they have a seat!! GOTTA love the old loc-on. 80 bucks er dollars   :D   !

J

[shaft slinger]

i saw it at the madison, wis. white tail classic,  MAN, i got more metal in my right hip than it took to make that thang.
 now i have one of there hang on so i  ant knocking no body , but man that thing is little  

[KSdan]

Though still expensive- I do think it comes with a treesuit type sling.  I think the idea is to hang and have a place to set your feet.  I will be suprised to see it be productive.

[BobW]

Too much money and not enough capacity.....

[Talondale]

I'd rather use my rock climbing harness and a 2x6 wedged in a notch of a limb.

[MikeC]

Originally posted by Talondale:
I'd rather use my rock climbing harness and a 2x6 wedged in a notch of a limb.

What are you using for rock climbing?  I looked at tree climbing gear but by the time you add things up the cost is higher than the assassin and I believe the assassin harness is much better suited for hunting.

[J-dog]

If you already have the rock gear? I could snag an old class 3 harness from the fire station when we change them out.

Actually a good idea!

j

[J-dog]

I have not seen where they come with the tree suit/harness?? I think that assassin is just the assassin?

[Brian Gillispie]

Hey all,


This stand looks kinda niffty.  I have some miss givings though.  This is supposed to be the ultimate hike in and set up system.  Dont you have to also hike in your climbing stiks, screw in hand holds and all that other stuff?

Brian Gillispie

[BobinTN]

I am currently hunting out of a similar contraption.  
I am using a Tree Suit harness.

For my feet I am using an old lone wolf v-bar seat.

I use the v-bar seat on my feet and climb the tree like the old baker stands (bear hugging the tree), but since the seat weighs almost nothing (5 lbs) it is a breeze going up and down.

It may not be the safest way, but it is working for me.

[MikeC]

Originally posted by J-dog:
I have not seen where they come with the tree suit/harness?? I think that assassin is just the assassin?

I called LW to verify the harness as shown on the website comes with the "base".  They said yes it's a package base and harness.

[MikeC]

Originally posted by Brian Gillispie:
Hey all,


This stand looks kinda niffty.  I have some miss givings though.  This is supposed to be the ultimate hike in and set up system.  Dont you have to also hike in your climbing stiks, screw in hand holds and all that other stuff?

Brian Gillispie

Brian...All you need extra is the steps and they don't weigh much at all.  The whole setup can easily fit into a small backpack.

[Talondale]

Originally posted by MikeC:
 

Originally posted by Talondale:
I'd rather use my rock climbing harness and a 2x6 wedged in a notch of a limb.

What are you using for rock climbing?  I looked at tree climbing gear but by the time you add things up the cost is higher than the assassin and I believe the assassin harness is much better suited for hunting. [/b]

I use something like this:
 http://www.bdel.com/gear/focus_al.php

Models change almost yearly but it's a basic sport harness with adjustable leg straps so that when I where bulkier clothes I can loosen it.  Most models are around $60 and a beener is another $18 and I then use a loop of about 15' of static climbing rope for tying off.  Should be just under $100.  I've actually just used it like the tree suit but I get tired of standing all that long.  It's ok for special situations but I prefer a stand and just using it as my safety harness.

[KSdan]

Jesse and others- I understand from another climber/rescuer/bowhunter that this type of harness you describe is a FAR better application for us as bowhunter/treestanders.  The current harness the treestand industry uses (and we have all accepted as correct) is far more influenced by liability than accurate function.  This rescue/hunter I spoke with firmly believes that the harness we use for treestands-hanging from the back- makes no sense.  He urged me to use a climber harness with the beener and a FRONT tie off system.  If one falls he/she can easily lower them self down and not hang suspended.

Jesse- you sound in the "know"- what say you?
(perhaps that discussion should be another thread-espeically in light of the safety POLL taken)

Thanks
Dan