Originally Posted By: N2TRKYS
Originally Posted By: TGbow
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.