Looking at getting a new climber this year before bow season starts. I've been hunting out of an Ol Man for a while now and looking for something better. Any thoughts on Summit vs Lone Wolf? It would be used for both bow and gun hunting. Not necessarily concerned on price. Any input would be appreciated.

Can't go wrong with Summitt. Make sure your OL man has wing nuts on the pins.

I bought a Summit Goliath after season. It's very roomy and comfortable but a bit large if you were going to pack a long distance. I've got the XOP (Lone Wolf knockoff) that packs up tighter and lighter but isn't as comfortable. I'm going to buy a better padded seat to try to improve comfort on it. I can see both having a place in my arsenal. If you're a big guy, you definitely want the wide version of the Lone Wolf. That's the thing I'm fighting with the XOP.

Knotched 2X8 and screw in steps. Ha. Seriously though I've had the same summit viper for about 10 years now. Love it. Replacement parts are easily available too. Bout to order a new seat for it.

I hated when they went to the threaded knobs on the pins. I much preferred the locking pins. I love OL' Man climbers, but some of the changes over the years keep pushing me away.

I'm guessing because Summit has been using the cable for a while now, there's not to many issues with it gripping the tree?

Treewalker. Thank me later

I've climbed beech trees and water oaks with no problem. Not high though, but I'm sure it would grip just fine. I believe summit has the best grip out of any of em I've ever used. The next step will be to make a climber grip a tree without damaging the bark. It won't be long before the tree huggers are gonna get climbers outlawed on public lands for that reason in my opinion.

The old pins were recalled. Something about the way the arms were bowed in the 06-07 models would cause the pin to pop out while in use. Several hunters across the US including Ala died.

I never had any issues with them. I preferred the locking pins way more than the threaded ones. When hearing those stories, I wondered how many folks put them in upside down?

I have just about every brand and may personal fav is a summit. I have the real lite 16lbs one now and love it. Had a tree walker and they are great unless you climb a pine. They dig in well. They are both great stands though.

Treewalker..your welcome

I've got 2 summits, a viper sd and an open shot. I really enjoy them both so my biased vote would be summit. If you are looking at the lone wolf assault you can check out the Xop knockoffs which have become popular. Field and streams has an awesome deal on the Xop Maximus and you can get another 20% off

I have a lone wolf with a ol' man seat in it and I love it

Definitely get the hazemore seat in the lone wolf if you go that route.

Another vote for Tree Walker!

Lone wolf is by far the quickest and quietest to put on the tree that I have used. But it doesn't climb as easy as a Summit Viper or that style of stand. I bought a Tree Walker last year and like it a lot.

What are you looking for in a climber?

Mobility = xstand

Comfort= summit

Combo= lonewolf/xop

summit

I've had a summit dagger ( open front, fold flat) for 5-6 seasons and I love it. I mostly bow hunt out of it, need to bring a shooting stick for rest if gun hunting.