Shout out to climber stand

I just wanna say that I have hunt out of about every stand summit, X stands, millenium, API's etc. YOU cannot not beat a Summit for comfort, but portability can it be beat. I say yes. I received my Lone Wolf Hand Climber II The other day just in time for an evening hunt. ALSO purchased the foot rest and a small thick foam seat due to hearing complaints about the small hard seat. IT was the fastest, quietest, most portable stand I have ever hauled into the woods and I wall way in there. The setup up took me less than 30 sec to have on tree and was very easy to climb with and the cast base bites the tree like no other I've had. I'M not affiliated with Lone Wolf at all but just want to say if you guys are looking for a quality stand that is just flat out portable light and quiet check them out. They are a bit pricey but we'll worth it. Pacing together is super easy also. Sorry for the rant but man what a stand. 6 hour sit no problem.

And it's american made. Great company and great product.

Lone Wolf's have been my main climber for 10 years now. I've got the hand climber top for one of my stands, but since my back surgery, I can't sit in it very long. So I went back to the sit & climb top with a net seat. I've pulled numerous all day sits in it with no problems.

Thanks for this review and endorsement. I just sold a Summit I'd had for 13 years due to being tired of lugging the thing around. I've been eyeing a Lone Wolf and I think you just sold me.

Try a tree walker

I don't understand the more pack able thing. They aren't any lighter than summits

They pack flat. But I strap my back pack to the stand so there really is no advantage for me as far the stand packing flat. It is however the quietest and easiest to set up that I have ever used. For me my LW sit and climb was not as easy to climb as other stands. Because the belts aren't very stiff they are easily hung up on small branches. Having said that I very well may go back to LW for next season.

They fold down flat and aren't as awkward on your back.

Like I said. I'm not affiliated with Lone wolf or any outdoor sales. Just don't have a lot of time to hunt so I want every hunt to be efficient and enjoyable. Most of my stands are sticks and hang ons anyways but like to have climber for the what ifs and have nots. I'm always looking for the best and most efficient way to get in quiet and get up quiet and like shaw said it packs flat and the cams that clamp the belt are just stinkin great. A lil bit of tree prep before season cutting limbs and this would be all you need.

We all keep trying to tell em

I got one that may be for sell after season. Great stand but I might try something else.

For you Treewalker guys: You can lead a horse to water,but you can't make it drink. Nothing is better than a TREEWALKER,period.
Please say a prayer for the owner of TREEWALKER. he is battling
cancer.

You guys using LONEWOLF or XOP,can interpret this yourselves.

Lone Wolf Treestand ALERT!!
Likely due to being a registered owner..I recently rec'd this email from Lone Wolf which thought I'd share here:

<span style="font-weight: bold">Rejected Lone Wolf Product

Edwards, IL– Lone Wolf Treestands has recently been made aware that rejected Lone Wolf product originally produced overseas sometime in 2010 is currently being made available for sale by XOP, Inc. of Dubuque, IA. All goods being sold by XOP as Lone Wolf product failed to meet Lone Wolf Treestands’s standards and were rejected by Lone Wolf Treestands. Therefore, these rejected products are in no way warrantied or supported by Lone Wolf Treestands. Lone Wolf Treestands will not be held liable for any damages incurred by those choosing to purchase or use the rejected product being sold by XOP, Inc. as Lone Wolf product.

The products in question can be identified by their gray stand straps and black stand tubing. The products are being sold unboxed and without fall-arrest systems. The tree stand products do NOT meet TMA standards for sale.

Product models within the rejected inventory being sold by XOP may include: Alpha Hang On Stand (LW-AHO), Assault Hang On Stand (LW-ASHO), Elite Hang On Stand (LW-EHO), Mini-Climbing Stick 1-pc (LW-MCS1), Mini-Climbing Sticks 3-pcs (LW-MCS3), Climbing Sticks 1-pc (LW-CS1), Climbing Sticks 3-pcs (LW-CS3), Climbing Sticks 4-pcs (LW-CS4).

All warrantied Lone Wolf products are sold complete with Fall-Arrest Systems, instructions and include brown straps and brown stand tubing. Each warrantied Lone Wolf stand is sold in its model-specific box, clearly marked by UPC code and identified as being Made in the USA.

About Lone Wolf Treestands: Based in Edwards, IL Lone Wolf Treestands have long been the benchmark by which all other treestands are judged. Known for their innovative cast aluminum platform design providing superior strength, silence, and lightweight portability. For more information on the full line of Lone Wolf products.

http://www.huntingpa.com/forums/49-archery-gear-forum/66083-lone-wolf-treestand-alert.html

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They went to China. Here's a reply I got from them Monday.

Yes, we have moved our production over seas. Our cast platform patent
expired in July which now will allow our competition to produce a cast
stand. If we would have stayed in the USA we would have incurred higher
pricing for 2010. We are maintaining the quality and have no plans on
changing the stands in the future, thank you.

Sales
(309) 691-9653
(309) 693-9410 FAX NO.

It is settled. They sold out and the prices are not dropping even with that cheap overseas labor.

Which stand Clarkdeer ?? $?

Been saying this about lone wolf for more than a year now!! Glad another Summit user has crossed to the dark side. Your life isn't worth using those inferior foreign built stands. BTW Lone Wolf has sale through 11/30 w $50 off and flat rate shipping. No I don't work for them. Just love their quality product. Try an Alpha w sticks & you will know what the lightest hunting package is.

LW is lighter than summit.

Don't believe the nay sayers. Lone wolf Made and assembled in USA 100%

This is correct. Or at least that is my understanding. 2010 was the only year LW was made overseas. The product did not meet thier standards so they moved all production back to the USA. I believe that one of the original designers of the LW stands is now the owner of XOP. And they are made over seas. But from what I have read the XOP stands are now very good quality.

Treewalker XLT. But I'm not sure yet. Just thinking it.

Purchased my second treewalker promag this year. Feels good to have another one in the stable, now I can be a bit more mobile in my set ups.

I tried to find a reason to purchase a lone wolf, or one of the new summits, or a xop, and I just couldn't do it. Sticking with what works and what I love. I'll give one of those lone wolf stands a try one day.

I'd have to see and/or try a treewalker out in person before I bought one. From looking at them on their website, it doesn't look like anything that I would like.

That is correct.

I second this!

Just went to the Lone Wolf website to look at the different models. Do they not offer a model with a shooting rail?

X 3 or more

They offer a shooting rail as an accessory. I believe it works with the sit and climb

Maybe for bow only.... but I'd just rifle hunt off the ground if it was that big an issue.

I've been to the tree walker website but I didn't see where there was a list of dealers.Where could I get my hands on one to see if I like them?

No dealers. On line orders only.

I like my LoneWolf because if need be it is easy to stick in the cab of your truck due to how it folds up.

For those of you who own or have used them, would any of the 2 Lone Wolf Hand Climbers be a challenge for a bigger guy who is in fairly decent shape? I'm a svelt 260

I'm about 6'1 with boots and a solid 250. I have no problem with it and I'm fairly new to it. It should only get easier.

Thanks

It has always been a family operation. You can see TREEWALKERS at deer shows too. They are great stands.I have the model with removable front bar and shooting rest. I haven't regretted the purchase once. Hunt Safe