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Affordable Climbers
#1509157
11/05/15 10:40 AM
11/05/15 10:40 AM
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Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 20,091 Northport, AL
GomerPyle
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Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 20,091
Northport, AL
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Well as I've mentioned before, I recently quit the club I'd been in for the last few years, and it looks like all my family/friend connections have dried up, so I'm pretty much down to public land has my only hunting option, which means I probably need to start considering a climber.
I've been opposed to using one in the past b/c, well, I just don't trust them, but it looks like I'll have to get over that. I hear a lot of people talking about the Lone Wolf stands, but they look to be $400-500 and I just can't pay that. Are there any options that are a little more affordable, and still safe/sturdy?
Also, I have no atv so I'm hoofing it wherever I go...the lighter the better - but I know that will probably mean more $$$.
What are my best options?
There are 3 certainties in an uncertain world:
1. All Politicians Are Liars 2. All Gun Laws Are an Infringement 3. Taxation Is Theft
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Re: Affordable Climbers
[Re: GomerPyle]
#1509189
11/05/15 11:09 AM
11/05/15 11:09 AM
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Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 9,977 Hampton Cove
foldemup
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 9,977
Hampton Cove
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Find Demp17's post about the knock off lone wolf for $200...that would be a great option.
If you want to always win, never play anyone better than you!
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Re: Affordable Climbers
[Re: GomerPyle]
#1509251
11/05/15 11:53 AM
11/05/15 11:53 AM
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Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 3,850 Dothan/Hartford,Al
87dixieboy
10 point
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10 point
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 3,850
Dothan/Hartford,Al
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Man if your worried about safety just get a new summit. I think I paid 300$ for mine and I wouldn't want to be 20' up a tree on a knock off something or other. Safety is worth it IMHO.
Only accurate rifles are interesting.
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Re: Affordable Climbers
[Re: GomerPyle]
#1509272
11/05/15 12:24 PM
11/05/15 12:24 PM
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 5,391 Cleburne County
NortonZ7
12 point
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12 point
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 5,391
Cleburne County
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I live a Summit Viper SD. It's really light and super comfortable. Some people on here hate Summits, but I can't figure out why. I absolutely love both of mine.
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Re: Affordable Climbers
[Re: NortonZ7]
#1509319
11/05/15 01:01 PM
11/05/15 01:01 PM
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Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 7,823 North Alabama
Hevishot13
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 7,823
North Alabama
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I live a Summit Viper SD. It's really light and super comfortable. Some people on here hate Summits, but I can't figure out why. I absolutely love both of mine. Norton is correct
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Re: Affordable Climbers
[Re: 87dixieboy]
#1509377
11/05/15 02:02 PM
11/05/15 02:02 PM
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 4,700 Pisgah, AL
bowtarist
THE Octopus
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THE Octopus
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 4,700
Pisgah, AL
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Man if your worried about safety just get a new summit. I think I paid 300$ for mine and I wouldn't want to be 20' up a tree on a knock off something or other. Safety is worth it IMHO. It's not a knock off. The same guy that invented lone wolf is now working with this company. XOP Enforcer is the name of the stand we were discussing. I ordered one and it got here 3 days later from Field Supply. It is not as comfortable as a Summit but will work extremely well for early season hunts. Its light and super quiet also. If your a bigger guy, get the wide version. I'm 6-3 260 and it is just almost to small for me.
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Re: Affordable Climbers
[Re: olemossy]
#1509455
11/05/15 03:16 PM
11/05/15 03:16 PM
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Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 371 Cullman
Climber1
4 point
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4 point
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 371
Cullman
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I have used Ol Man, Buckshot, Lone Wolf, API, Cougar Claw and Summit. If I was buying another one, hands down it would be another Summit Viper SD. This. I have sat in a lot of climbers and feel the most comfortable and safe in a summit. It is the millennium m100u of the tree climbers.
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Re: Affordable Climbers
[Re: GomerPyle]
#1509484
11/05/15 03:42 PM
11/05/15 03:42 PM
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Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 4,291 CAHABA WMA
PEA_RIDGE
10 point
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10 point
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 4,291
CAHABA WMA
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