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Climber VS Hang on Stand
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09/17/17 06:46 AM
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I would appreciate some of you fella's opinion about treestands. I've hunted 90% on the ground all my life but I have used climbers and ladderstands a little. I sold my climber about 10 years ago but I'm considering buying a light weight setup. I have never used a hang on but I have read where some folks can set up a hang on as quick as a climber. I like the idea of a light weight hang on like the Millenium M7 for a versatile treestand. I don't want to climb in a hurry and be unsafe but I don't want to spend too much time setting up. This will be an in and out setup every hunt. I would appreciate any feedback. Thanks
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
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If you have trees you can use a climber with, use a climber. I only use hang-ons when trees have limbs in the way.
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
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If you know the property and generally where your go to spots are I would say a loc on/ Millenium stands for quietness and easiness. Now a climber would be much more versatile and probably be the best option for newer property
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
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If you going to use it in and out every hunt I say climber but if I leave it in woods then lock on. I use both. I use lock on at my best spots to be quiet entry and exit l use climber to try new spots. I was considering that option too. Use a climber and put up a hang on in the hot spots. My son has an XOP Strike Force but I haven't had a chance to try it out yet.
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
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How much of a difference is there in time as far as setting up a light weight hang on compared to a climber? Takes practice, I'm horrible at it without sweating to death and scaring everything out of the woods.
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
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I bought a Millenium and sold all my other loc ons except 2 cause of comfort and other people can't sit your spots if they don't have one I have a lower back issue that doesn't bother me much unless I'm sitting on a seat that's not comfortable. The Millenium would be good for me. mauvilla, do you use the Millenium along with a climber for other areas?
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
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For some reason i always feel like i stick out like a sore thumb in a lock on. Maybe its becauase i get higher in a climber.
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
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09/17/17 02:26 PM
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How much of a difference is there in time as far as setting up a light weight hang on compared to a climber? None, with practice. Also, just as quiet when using screw in steps for me.
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
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How much of a difference is there in time as far as setting up a light weight hang on compared to a climber? None, with practice. Also, just as quiet when using screw in steps for me. From what I'm gathering from reading what folks say that hunt with hang on a lot is..having a system and lightweight stands is the key.
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
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How much of a difference is there in time as far as setting up a light weight hang on compared to a climber? None, with practice. Also, just as quiet when using screw in steps for me. Not much of a time difference, but you will dang sure be sweating your azz off with the lockon route. I tried the light weight lockon route with lonewolf sticks. Ended up going to the x stand. Way way better for in and out bow hunting, unless you're somewhere that doesn't have straight trees (the Midwest). X stand beats any lockon and sticks combo by 7 pounds or more, and it takes a heck of a lot less physical exertion. I prefer to bow hunt out of lockons, but I've finally realized that unless I'm headed to Kentucky, I need to just set them on pinch points and chase the acorns with a climber.
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
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How much of a difference is there in time as far as setting up a light weight hang on compared to a climber? None, with practice. Also, just as quiet when using screw in steps for me. Not much of a time difference, but you will dang sure be sweating your azz off with the lockon route. I tried the light weight lockon route with lonewolf sticks. Ended up going to the x stand. Way way better for in and out bow hunting, unless you're somewhere that doesn't have straight trees (the Midwest). X stand beats any lockon and sticks combo by 7 pounds or more, and it takes a heck of a lot less physical exertion. I prefer to bow hunt out of lockons, but I've finally realized that unless I'm headed to Kentucky, I need to just set them on pinch points and chase the acorns with a climber. My son got in a new hunting club this year, that's his plan...use the climber and set up hang on in spots that he knows he will hunt a lot. I hunt public land so I'm not crazy about leaving a stand in the woods unless it's a cheap one.
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
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I bought a Millenium and sold all my other loc ons except 2 cause of comfort and other people can't sit your spots if they don't have one I have a lower back issue that doesn't bother me much unless I'm sitting on a seat that's not comfortable. The Millenium would be good for me. mauvilla, do you use the Millenium along with a climber for other areas? Yes i do I have a old API grand slam I've had forever I will hunt new places with and if I consistently see deer there I will move a set of sticks and a bracket in and hang it if it's towards the end of the year sometimes just keep using the climber and hand a new set summer or fall
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
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I'm using a lone wolf alpha 2 with 4 xop sticks. I've used climbers since I started hunting but going to try the "hang and hunt" method this year. Whatever you get practice with it
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
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09/18/17 01:55 AM
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How much of a difference is there in time as far as setting up a light weight hang on compared to a climber? None, with practice. Also, just as quiet when using screw in steps for me. Not much of a time difference, but you will dang sure be sweating your azz off with the lockon route. I tried the light weight lockon route with lonewolf sticks. Ended up going to the x stand. Way way better for in and out bow hunting, unless you're somewhere that doesn't have straight trees (the Midwest). X stand beats any lockon and sticks combo by 7 pounds or more, and it takes a heck of a lot less physical exertion. I prefer to bow hunt out of lockons, but I've finally realized that unless I'm headed to Kentucky, I need to just set them on pinch points and chase the acorns with a climber. I sweat a lot when it's hot, anyway. However, I don't sweat anymore with a lock on than I do with a climber. Just have to find what works for you and go with it.
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
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My experience over a span of about 25 years:
Loc-on- 1. Lots of work. Anybody that says they can do it quick is being dishonest. Lots of work. Did I say lots of work? LOL Why anyone would take in a loc-on and steps/ladder the morning of the hunt is beyond me. 2. Tiny platform. If you can't pull your bow back from a seated position, or stand totally erect and pull it back without fear of losing your balance, do NOT use a loc on. 3. Absolutely limited. I don't hunt anywhere that the deer ALWAYS come within bow range of that tree, or at least where they do it for very long. Acorns go away, seasonal patterns move the deer, etc. Lots of work for a small window. 4. In the end I've just never had enough reward for the labor involved. I quit hanging them years and years ago. 5. There will ALWAYS be a huge hairy spider in a funnel web inside the tube against the tree. Good luck when you climb up there in the dark and see him crawl back down that tube, then you know you gotta sit on him all morning. 6. You WILL forget your seat cushion every time. 7. Lastly, they are lots of work.
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
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I've only used lock-on's a couple of times. Once I was in them, they were fine, but I absolutely HATE having to climb up climbing sticks. Being completely vertical instead of angled like a ladder....just don't care for it. Plus ever set I've ever used, the steps were way too far apart. If lock-on and climber are my only 2 choices, I'd say climber, especially if you're having to put it up/take it down every time.
I still prefer ladders over everything else though. 15' is about as high as I care to go.
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
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My experience over a span of about 25 years:
Loc-on- 1. Lots of work. Anybody that says they can do it quick is being dishonest. I can unpack a set of lone wolf sticks, get them up a tree about 20-22', hang my stand, and be pulling my bow up in under 5 minutes... I've timed it multiple times. Are you saying I'm a liar? I use a climber for mobility, because it's lighter, and less physically demanding. It's tit for tat on time up the tree.
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
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My experience over a span of about 25 years:
Loc-on- 1. Lots of work. Anybody that says they can do it quick is being dishonest. I can unpack a set of lone wolf sticks, get them up a tree about 20-22', hang my stand, and be pulling my bow up in under 5 minutes... I've timed it multiple times. Are you saying I'm a liar? I use a climber for mobility, because it's lighter, and less physically demanding. It's tit for tat on time up the tree. I use to hang them with screw in steps the morning of my hunts. Once I left the ground, I didn't come down until my hunt was over. It wasn't enough difference in time to cuss a cat over. I guess he's calling me a liar, as well. I believe you Austin.
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
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I've seen it done pretty quick. But it takes practice and athleticism. It's not for everyone.
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
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Im personally all about loc ons and ladders. I hate using climbers and have sold any I owned.
I used to carry a pack with 10 strap on steps and an alumi lite loc on stand when I was younger.
5 minutes strapping on 8 steps to 10 steps and a stand. maybe 7 minutes tops.
Now days I set em up on active runs in funnels and pinch points, as well as on my food plots at home. But keep em there...with a lifeline attached.
I prefer ladders to loc ons, but loc ons to climbers.
I stalk into my sets..sneak up like a cat.
I hate the racket of those dang climbers..even my old summit which was the quietest I owned.
Heck Ive caught a few trespassers outfitting by HEARING them climb up in a climber near one of my sets when I snuck in and was sitting in it.
Just a matter of which works best for each individual I feel. and the older you get..the less likely youll want to pack in a climber. I sure dont.
Heck, I aint packing an alumi lite either. I set up me stands and leave em as Im too old to mess around like that in the dark now.
If I have to adjust due to movement I make my correction after a hunt and leave em at the new spot as well.
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
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I love hunting out of my summit titan and I hate hunting out of loc-ons much less packing one into the woods with me as a mobile setup. To each their own.
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
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If I had my own land or was in a club I'd have ladderstands in the hot spots. But hunting by myself most of the time ladders might be a booger to move if I need to relocate them, sure dont want to pack on one in and out..lol
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
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Im personally all about loc ons and ladders. I hate using climbers and have sold any I owned. +1
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
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I'm like a cross between a cat and a monkey in a tree, and y'all crazy as bat@#$#@ about taking in steps (or dang sure sticks) and a loc-on on the day of your hunt!!!! CAN I put one up in a fast time?...I suppose. But why? The point of a loc-on is to not have to carry a stand and climb the tree every time. (Or in rare cases because there isn't a tree to climb) I ain't saying y'all is lyin', just crazy as heck! I reckon I don't like to work like a jobu just to sit low to the ground on a plate-sized platform. If I was purposefully working fast, in the DAYLIGHT mind you, just simply to be timed on hanging a stand, I'd say 20/30 minutes tops. But I guess some folks think I'm nuts for putting the climber on my back and walking a mile up and down ridges. Oh, and of my list of reasons against loc-ons, THAT'S the one y'all took notice of???? Not the spider????
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Oh, and of my list of reasons against loc-ons, THAT'S the one y'all took notice of???? Not the spider???? I'm not a female, so I wasn't worried about the spider.
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Oh, and of my list of reasons against loc-ons, THAT'S the one y'all took notice of???? Not the spider???? I'm not a female, so I wasn't worried about the spider. Yeah, you crazy! I'll hurt everybody in the room over a spider.
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Oh, and of my list of reasons against loc-ons, THAT'S the one y'all took notice of???? Not the spider???? I'm not a female, so I wasn't worried about the spider. Yeah, you crazy! I'll hurt everybody in the room over a spider. Lol. I've got a buddy that feels the same way about midgets.
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
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I've prolly hunted 90% out of loc-ons over the years. I have climbed into a loc-on and seen deer as I reached the stand that are undisturbed by my silent climb. You cannot do that with ANY climber. And a loc-on will go in a heck of a lot more trees than any climber will.
I use a climber when hunting a new area to decide where to put a loc-on. I rarely move a loc-on in season, just put another one up. I've prollly got 30+ loc-ons and three climbers.
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TG, I prefer lock on and will use one in any situation I'm able. The versatility of a climber is great, I'm just a control freak on hunts and when I'm not good with climbers it makes me paranoid to use one. Either the racket from me setting up one or my cussing at it will scare the deer off. If I were hunting public land, I would practice more with a climber. But, I've hunted on our property my whole life. At this point I have a good enough idea of good sets so I always use lock on.
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To answer your question, I can set up a lock on pretty quick and have done so several times the morning of the hunt. I haven't read all the post but, Millenium makes that big stand that comes with a fitting (whatever it's called) they sell for like $25 on Amazon. You can buy 1 or 2 stands and several of those and set up several sites with screw in steps or sticks and carry the stand in. I haven't used one yet, but from what I understand they just slide down in that fitting. I would use those all day over a climber. I think you're a stick bow guy like me so being able to hide is more important. I don't have a single stand over 15 ft high but they're hidden. Anybody ever used a Climax stand? I have several and they are awesome. They closed up shop but they have a swing arm under the platform so you can hang them in virtually any tree and make them level. They are a mother to hang though. Climax
I hope we have once again reminded people that man is not free unless government is limited. There�s a clear cause and effect here that is as neat and predictable as a law of physics: as government expands, liberty contracts. � Ronald Reagan
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
[Re: TGbow]
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09/21/17 04:47 AM
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LOL my uncle still uses a Baker. I had never heard of them as they were before my time but when I first saw it I thought “he has made himself a climber.” They literally look like someone took scrap wood and a blow torch and made it in their garage.
And yeah, “receiver” is what I meant. I’m back in school and was up late last night so my brain wasn’t firing on all cylinders. That M7 would be good. I have a couple of the M25 and I wish they came with a receiver. It would be a lot easier/cheaper. I like the M25 because of the platform size and don’t need to be as comfortable as I would be in the 50 (whatever model has the reclining seat
I hope we have once again reminded people that man is not free unless government is limited. There�s a clear cause and effect here that is as neat and predictable as a law of physics: as government expands, liberty contracts. � Ronald Reagan
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
[Re: TGbow]
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09/24/17 05:47 AM
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perchjerker
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How does he still use it Recurve? The only ones I saw weighed over 30 pounds at the least. Probably more. I bet most were just left on trees when the owner had enjoyed using it as much as they could stand. I've found at least three grown into trees.
Thomas Jefferson. The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Life is too short to only hunt and fish on weekends!
If being a dumbass was fatal some of you would be on your death bed!
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
[Re: TGbow]
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09/24/17 07:16 AM
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SouthernRoots
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Hunting public land in Mississippi with a climber for 4 years throughout college I became pretty efficient with my climber. I can honestly say that there has never been an instance where there was a location I wanted to hunt that there wasn't a tree I could get in with my Ol' man. Mine is an older smaller model than the multi visions ( which are also very nice). Most peoples issues with climbers is the disturbance to deer while climbing. I would contend that you can get up a tree in a climber causing little to no disturbance; so long as you dont find the oldest pine tree in the county to shimmy up. I could never speak ill of lock ons either. Im not very good at setting them unless I have an extra set of hands sending stuff up but im sure that comes with practice. We use both on our leases. Lock ons and ladders for permanent stands around our early season plots and traditional white oaks and climbers for fresh sign we find during the year.
IG - @_teamsouternroots_ Legacy: Planting the seeds and knowing you will never see the fruits.
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
[Re: perchjerker]
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09/25/17 08:56 AM
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How does he still use it Recurve? The only ones I saw weighed over 30 pounds at the least. Probably more. I bet most were just left on trees when the owner had enjoyed using it as much as they could stand. I've found at least three grown into trees. I have no idea. I've never used one or even seen him climb with them. From what I understand you have to bear hug the tree to climb? I also need to make a correction to my previous statement. He doesn't use it as much anymore due to shoulder/back problems. I know last year he found a good spot and put it around the tree and left it. Ended up killing a good 9 point out of it with his Black Widow. So my correction is, he doesn't use it much anymore and mainly sticks to lock ons that I hang for him... He uses those Climax stands I mentioned earlier. I use them too but also have a couple others (M25 to name one). They are awesome stands but heavy and tough to hang. The swing arm under the platform that allows you to hang it in any tree and have level is a blessing and a curse because on top of being heavy, the bracket that attaches the swing arm to the platform is thick and sturdy so a lot of the weight is in the front.
I hope we have once again reminded people that man is not free unless government is limited. There�s a clear cause and effect here that is as neat and predictable as a law of physics: as government expands, liberty contracts. � Ronald Reagan
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
[Re: TGbow]
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09/25/17 06:32 PM
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CarbonClimber1
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I hang a loc on lem "limit" and climb with 2 sticks. Im good at it, takes me bout 10 min goin real slow to hang my stand. Aint nuthin to it if you practice method and have a plan. Im young, im athletic and in good to great shape, and above all im careful and well trained. Dont do as i do unless you can. This is the way i climb
"I dont quit.. And ill fight alone if i have to"
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
[Re: CarbonClimber1]
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09/25/17 07:06 PM
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TGbow
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I hang a loc on lem "limit" and climb with 2 sticks. Im good at it, takes me bout 10 min goin real slow to hang my stand. Aint nuthin to it if you practice method and have a plan. Im young, im athletic and in good to great shape, and above all im careful and well trained. Dont do as i do unless you can. This is the way i climb Sounds like you have a system down.
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
[Re: TGbow]
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09/27/17 04:50 PM
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BowtechDan
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For those that have used hang stands a lot, how critical is having a platform that has leveling capabilities? If you like to stand/sit on the side of a hill, then get one that doesn't level. One of the features of a Lonewolf Alpha II is it's ability to adjust to odd trees with an angle + or -.
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
[Re: BowtechDan]
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09/27/17 05:03 PM
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TGbow
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For those that have used hang stands a lot, how critical is having a platform that has leveling capabilities? If you like to stand/sit on the side of a hill, then get one that doesn't level. One of the features of a Lonewolf Alpha II is it's ability to adjust to odd trees with an angle + or -. Yep, I have been doing a lot of research and I keep comin back to the LW, seems like a very versatile stand. I was concerned about the comfort of the seat but I could always add Slumper seat. I like the idea that they are American made also.
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
[Re: rolltidehunter]
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09/28/17 05:15 PM
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If you going to use it in and out every hunt I say climber but if I leave it in woods then lock on. I use both. I use lock on at my best spots to be quiet entry and exit l use climber to try new spots. X2
2019 & 2020 ALdeer Wild Turkey Competition Champions 1200 Point Club
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
[Re: Garzaboy8]
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09/29/17 06:14 AM
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I have an xop vanish stand i got it for $150 and its the best priced cast aluminum stand for sure. and it has a adjustable base and seat wit ha 3 layer memory foam seat Cant beat that price.
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
[Re: smokinya]
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10/01/17 07:45 AM
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Buy a climber. Take the time to learn to use it, get comfortable with it and use it safely. Take your time climbing. No need to be like a squirrel and haul azz up a tree. Go into the woods earlier and take your time. Helps with safety and cooling down after walking in and climbing. And wear a harness of your choice.
In your darkest hour when the demons come, call on me brother and we'll fight them together.
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
[Re: MS_Hunter]
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10/01/17 10:13 AM
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Buy a climber. Take the time to learn to use it, get comfortable with it and use it safely. Take your time climbing. No need to be like a squirrel and haul azz up a tree. Go into the woods earlier and take your time. Helps with safety and cooling down after walking in and climbing. And wear a harness of your choice. I have to say I'm comfortable using a climber but that's because I have used them before. I've never climbed that high when I use to use a climber. 14 ft max. Shooting a recurve I don't like the shot angle any higher plus I'm not that crazy about heights over 14-15 ft. As long as I have cover that's what I worry about. Through the years it seems I've always wound up on the ground 90% of the time..lol
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
[Re: SouthernRoots]
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10/01/17 01:48 PM
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bigcountry692001
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I was thinking about this last week after I listened to a podcast. After some debate I think I’ll stick to my climber since I hunt public land. If I had private land I could justify a loc on since I could hunt the same spot multiple times.
"You cant manage a deer herd with acorns."
-Dr. Craig Harper
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
[Re: bigcountry692001]
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10/01/17 03:16 PM
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TGbow
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I was thinking about this last week after I listened to a podcast. After some debate I think I’ll stick to my climber since I hunt public land. If I had private land I could justify a loc on since I could hunt the same spot multiple times. Thats a good stradegy if you hunt in areas that have climable trees. Most of the time in the southeast thats not usually a problem. If I hunted private land I would have pre set stands. Since I hunt public land I dont want to take that chance. Natural ground blinds are what I use most of the time.
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Re: Climber VS Hang on Stand
[Re: TGbow]
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10/01/17 04:14 PM
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bigcountry692001
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[quote=bigcountry692001]I was thinking about this last week after I listened to a podcast. After some debate I think I’ll stick to my climber since I hunt public land. If I had private land I could justify a loc on since I could hunt the same spot multiple times.
Thats a good stradegy if you hunt in areas that have climable trees. Most of the time in the southeast thats not usually a problem. If I hunted private land I would have pre set stands. Since I hunt public land I dont want to take that chance. Natural ground blinds are what I use most of the time We definitely got some trees, no shortage there. I’ve never had much luck hunting from the ground but some people kill a lot of deer that way. There is no way I’d leave my stand on public hunting ground, you know what they say about public land and etiquette.
"You cant manage a deer herd with acorns."
-Dr. Craig Harper
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