Climber treestands

[pbr]

Lone Wolf nothing else is even close

[Steve Jr]

Lone Wolf hand climber for me. It's the quietest stand I have ever used. Like others have said expensive but worth every penny. I always carry a very small saw for cleaning branches on the way up. Makes picking out tree's a little easier.

[Terry Lightle]

Looks like it will be a Lone Wolf after all the praise it is getting.

[Danny Roberts]

Summit Viper SD. The arm rests are more comfortable for me than the Lone Wolf. Good luck whatever you get.

[Ray Hammond]

Lone wolf is "cast" aluminum. Summit is hollow...that's where the noise comes from

[actionjackson22]

I had a summit specialist that was just way to loud for me. I have a summit viper that I can shoot a short bow out of. I want a lone wolf I just can't afford one.

[eminart]

Originally posted by md126:
Sorry I meant Lone Wolf, not Loggy Bayou (although they are probably ok too)

I don't know about the newer models, but the loggy bayou I had 20 years ago was a death trap. If I hadn't been a stupid teenager, I'd have thrown it in a dumpster after the first time it slipped a foot down the tree.

[Mark Normand]

Been down this road many years too with many climbers. But I'll trade a few pounds for the comfort of an API or Summit with the aftermarket Hazmore net seat.

I think the ability to sit quietly and comfy without moving at all for 1-2 hours a spell far outweighs a bit of packability (unless it's miles). Anything to make me not move translates into shot opportunities, and that is why I'm there. I'm pretty much done with any stand with a hard seat. Only sling type seats from now on.

[Bullfrog 1]

I have tried a bunch. Not for me. I think you are better off with a few Lone wolf sticks and an ultra lite hang on.  Bill

[Florida bowhunter]

OKAY I BEEN WATCHING THIS THREAD AND I WILL TELL YOU, THAT LONE WOLF IS A GOOD STAND...BUT IF YOU WANT THE BEST CLIMBER OUT THERE THEN YOU WANT A TREE WALKER LET ME TELL YOU I HAVE USED EVERY CLIMBER OUT THERE AND THEY ARE THE CADILAC OF CLIMBING STANDS NOTHING EVEN COMES CLOSE...AMERICAN MADE RIGHT HERE IN ALABAMA...WWW.TREEWALKERTREESTANDS.COM

[njloco]

Though I do have one, I don't hardly ever use it. If you could find someone willing to give it up, the best stand I have ever used is the Old Man climber with the composite bottom. They are really comfortable, I mean really comfortable, relatively light weight @ 18lbs, very secure  and that's without a fall system, though I don't recommend it, and solid on the tree. Only problem I found with it was, I would fall asleep, a lot !

I use a Loc-on light @ 7#, with 2 lone wolf climbing sticks. I can spot and stalk from the ground carrying this with my pack and quiver and, if I find a good ambush spot be up a tree way faster than a climber.

[the rifleman]

Lone wolf.  Quiet, compact, easy to fold up and pack.  Get the hand climber or assault and buy climbing strap-- I use it when descending at night in heavy winter boots.  One time holding onto top section while trying to use straps to coax bottom section back up to my feet was all it took.  Great stands and very easy to use-- worth every penny-- of course I spend more time sitting in my stand than most due to my poor hunting ability and relentless nature.  Good luck!

[scbowhnter]

Another vote for Lone Wolf hand climber. I have the regular size and the smaller (assault) model. I prefer the smaller one and I'm not a small guy. 6' 2" 200+lbs. I carry it like a briefcase, just slung over one shoulder and I guide it through brush with one hand and hold my bow with the other. I added an after market strap attached on the very side of the stand. I've tried the sit and climb but the seat sides seems to get in the way for me where the hand climber folds up against the try by using the elastic strap and leaves me wide open. In areas with no good climber trees I opt for the lone wolf hang on and sticks.

[Fastltz]

I have the summit open shot...very commfy and climbs easily. This is my first full season using it and I do admit that a climber is both nice and not. This one is great but having to carry one every time gets bothersome. However the ability it find a hot spot and set up is awesome. Having used this all season I do wonder if a hang on and sticks would have been better...oh well live and learn

[J-dog]

Lone wolf is top of the bunch - carries easier than any other, light as can be, stable and open. Sets up super easy and with little practice very quiet.

Down side? It is expensive - in my book anyhow. Money well spent though.

[ALwoodsman]

Originally posted by njloco:
Though I do have one, I don't hardly ever use it. If you could find someone willing to give it up, the best stand I have ever used is the Old Man climber with the composite bottom. They are really comfortable, I mean really comfortable, relatively light weight @ 18lbs, very secure  and that's without a fall system, though I don't recommend it, and solid on the tree. Only problem I found with it was, I would fall asleep, a lot !
I use a Loc-on light @ 7#, with 2 lone wolf climbing sticks. I can spot and stalk from the ground carrying this with my pack and quiver and, if I find a good ambush spot be up a tree way faster than a climber.

I believe there was a recall on the composite stands several years ago.  Several people had fallen due to the stand breaking.

[Longbow58]

Going to buy a Lone Wolf sit and climb extra wide. Tried one out last night and they're on sale Sunday. Have an original Timber Tall and need to have something open in the front and it seems like they're the ticket. Like the seat and the way it folds flat. Set up is real simple.