sskybnd Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 wondering what types of stands you have in your array of hunting stands, and why you think the way you do about them. i have one 22' skyscraper, gets me pretty high and is very comfortable, 1 riflemaster by big game, new but is 16' tall looks like it will be a good bow stand. 1 equlizer climbing stand, alsome very comfortable and never is unlevel, my go to stand when i need to move around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNTINGMAN Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 I have a 12' two man ladder stand for me and my wife and I have a lone wolf sit and climb I use the rest of the time.I wouldnt take anything for my lone wolf,it is the best stand I have ever used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearClaw Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 I've got a ladder stand I leave out year round but it's been out for couple of seasons and I forgot what brand it is. I mostly use my Gorilla Kong hang on stand with a mini-ladder. It's pretty solid and fairly comfortable. It was my first season with a hang on and I'm 54 but I was very comfortable with it as far as safety was concerned. (Also use HSS vest and Lifeline). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Got a couple climbers, the summit is very comfortable and gets a lot of use during the archery season. Have not used the new gorilla climber I bought at the end of last season yet. Have a couple homemade steel 12 ft ladder stands, they are great inside the woods on large trees. Have a couple ladder stand type blinds, one is very heavy(a permanent stand). Have one hang on stand too, mostly use it for archery. Have a box blind(6X6) over a plot primarily for the wife and kids to hunt from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 I have 2 or 3. Summit climber, 15' ladder and a hang on somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 I have a Strong Built climber,a Gorilla climber, and a Summit climber.I also have a Hunters View lock-on and a API lock-on and two 20' climbing sticks. The Strong Built is a little older and is heavy,so I usually leave it on the tree all season. I bought the Gorilla on clearance after last season so I haven't had a chance to use it yet. My Summit is very comfortable, and I mostly use it for gun season when I try to sit a long time.I mainly use my lock-ons for bowhunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pendog Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Summit Climber for me, works great and is comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest social Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 I am trying some new resin built stands this year. There are no metal pieces so that means no squeaking. Here is the link. True Quiet Stands www.truequiet.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildthing Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 Over the years I have purchased about 2 dozen Comfort Zone hang-on stands from Dicks Sporting Goods. I like them for a few reasons: price - $24-$40 (depending on sale) *I can buy for multiple stand sites. comfort: the seat comfort has gotten much better. size: the are a smaller stand, but I like not sticking out. durability: I don't beat my stands up, but these things have lasted. I own a few other stands, but up to now, I have based my purchases on price and quality so I can afford to get various stand sites set up. I have 2 ladder stands, also made by Comfort Zone, that I leave all year for scouting and hunting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 I have a million stands. Got a summit which I love!!! A few ladder stands and a few hang ons I got from Griz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 I only use summit.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravisM Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 I've got a couple, but my favorite stand is my Chippewa Wedge Lock Chief! It is light, hangs in a minute and is quite and durable! I accidentaly ran over it with my car once and it still works with no problems! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tecumseh Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 I have two summit climbing stands and a couple of hang on stands.My climbers get a lot of use during deer season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rut_N_Strut Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 whatever is on sale.... i have several hang ons, ladders, and i have 1 tri-pod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinch314 Posted May 23, 2008 Report Share Posted May 23, 2008 a tree lounge, a gorilla wolverine climber, two fixed stands, a ladder stand, a tripod stand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted May 24, 2008 Report Share Posted May 24, 2008 Hey Robert, good to hear from you. I've got two climbers. An old aluminum Warren & Sweat very light, a little awkward to put up and not very comfy, and a Summit Viper, a little bigger and heavier, but very comfy. Then I have a hang on with 18 feet of climbing stick and then a 18' ladder stand that I built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ckcranch Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 I have an old Summit climbing and an API climbing stand and I just bought a two man ladder stand so my wife can come with me, its a Grizzly Deuce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 climber lots of ladder stands several hang on stands 2 big tree houses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 Boy oh boy...this is a fess up time topic. Here's my current stand inventory: 5 Ol' Man Vision climbers 12 stick ladders of different kinds for most of my hang on stands (I use screw in steps on the others) 4 Ol' Man Tara II hang ons (3 with buddy bars) 1 Ol' Man Tara hang on 4 ladder stands from various companies 3 Ol' Man Air Elite hang ons 3 New Millennium hang ons 3 New Millennium 20' ladder stands 3 Trailhawk hang ons (I use a Summit trophy chair with them) 2 old Summit hang ons 1 Hunter's View hang on That doesn't count the 4 Ol' Man Vision climbers I gave to my son about 4 years ago. Yep...a little out of control here. My favorite stands are the New Millennium stands. Right now I still prefer hang on stands but the older I get, the more I'm learning to appreciate a good ladder stand. By far the New Millennium stands are the most comfortable stands I've ever used. The more comfortable I am in a tree, the longer I'm apt to stay there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jackb6 Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 I have a few cheap ladder stands...put a nice pad on them and can sit there for a good amount of time. Gorilla Hang-ons....pretty comfy...not the best. Some cheap climber..by far my most comfy stand. Arm rests kind of get in the way sometimes bowhunting because I shoot a recurve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 I have 3 climbers, 2 ladder stands one 15 foot and 1 20 foot, by big game The 20 foot is my favorite stand, I also Have 1 new lock on by gorilla im putting up this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianaboy Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 AGT lockons and API climber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booner164 Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 I have several diffrent stands from hang-ons to ladder stands I enjoy the two person 12ft ladder stands the most they give you plenty of room to move store stuff and keep me in the stand longer as you can move to get comfortable.....I also use some amerstep stands and the are nice..they are hang-ons with climbing sticks......I think it is what ever you are comfortable with and you can get to fit in the tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldreloader Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 I have a Summit Goliath and a Grand Ol' Man climbers,(1)North Starr Mega Starr,(1)Each Remington 30-06,Hunters View, and Gorilla Kong hang ons and Strongbuilt and Hunters View ladders, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted June 15, 2008 Report Share Posted June 15, 2008 Summit open shot climber for afternoon hunts (light but not to comfy). Summit Viper for all day (comfy, but heavy). Gorilla baby kong hang on when the tree doesn't accomidate a climber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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