jnestle Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 I have been a long time fan of Ol Man climbers but I have generally found a tree on my properties and treat them like a ladder and leave them in place after locking them with cable. however I now find myself hunting with a buddy at a military installation in which we must hike them in and remove them each hunt. I find the Ol Man a little cumbersome for hiking and the setup takes a tad longer than I would like for these circumstances. Would like advice from anyone that routinely carries their climbers in and then always carries them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 I've got a Summit Openshot that I use all the time for hiking into public or private land a mile or more. no bells and whistles just a durable lightweight stand. it doesn't have a front rail which can be nice for gun hunting. you can just use a stick or monopod shooting stick to steady things. it's nice not to have it though while bow hunting, allowing lots of movement. the summit cable system works very well and the fast climbing stirrups are quick to get in and out of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhunter97 Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 Summit climbing stand im not sure which one but it has the sit and climb rail but i dont use it. And it is too low for a gun rail anyways. It is only like 20 lbs and i have carried it in about 1000-1500 yards. It isnt bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetailfreak55 Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 I use the summit viper and love it. Pretty light weight with the sturdiness that i like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abear491 Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 I use a lone wolf. Very light weight an pretty easy getting in an out. My biggest complaint would be its not the most comfortable after about 3 hours or so, but I use it almost every hunt an it's a pretty good one overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulldraw721 Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 tree climbers Lone wolf. Defiantly the lightest I think. I agree that it's not the most comfy but it makes up for it on stealth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine Hntr Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 summit with the shooting rail, only use it a couple times a year now as i typically hunt from hang on stands but I have always loved the ease of carrying, the weight is manageable and the summit cable system is unbeatable IMO, quiet and fast... I would highly recommend it although I've never really used any other climbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Country Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 I have a 16# Warren and Sweat climber...works fantastic...but does cramp you after a while...(this is the stand I take on Fort Knox military base hunts)...weight is a factor when you are going into a new area or have to walk for a ways... I have a 30# Summit Super Slam...much more comfortable...a good all day, rut hunting stand...the weight is an issue but it is well balanced and not really hard to carry... I have a 45# Tree Lounge (with Bow Adapter)...which is a lounge chair 20' up in the air...great for rifle / muzzleloader / crossbow...not so good for bow...too much movement... unfortunately, it is not the best balanced and is heavy...so I use it for all day hunts in areas where I can "drive" to the stand site... If I were to buy a new climbing stand, I would probably choose the Summit Viper for both weight and relative comfort...it seems to be a pretty good compromise... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scbasshunter Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 tree climbers I have an API Outdoors climber. Lightweight, simple setup, nice sized platform, and very easy to use for rifle or bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
propeller head Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 I got a summit razor and I love it. It sets up fast and is pretty quit. It is light and comfy for long hunts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVdeerhunter Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 API grand slam and shooting star here Love them both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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