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Post by TRTerror on Nov 26, 2023 19:38:22 GMT -5
What's your Favorite..?
I have 2 , API Grand Slam and a Summit Goliath.
Both are really nice and comfortable. The Cable system on the summit is real nice because you can see the Insertion points and slide the cable right in.
The API uses a chain with links.. You have to hit the opening between the links to put the pins in.
No big deal there but I just like the cable system better.
The summit is like I said ..The Goliath so it's real big. I most likely would go to the next size model down if I buy another one.6 ft. 225 here.
I'm not sitting in a POS small stand for hours.The 25 pound hauling weight is worth it.
What's your Go to Climber..
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Post by One Man Gang on Nov 26, 2023 20:55:59 GMT -5
A goliath, a viper, and a old Hunters View I bought in Alabama 30 years ago. I have used most of the mainstream climbers at some point but my vote goes to the Summit climbers every time. Very comfortable, quiet, easy set up, and safe.
Some side advice for the guys who may not know: Get a third hand stabilizer strap for your 2 piece climbers. That thing WORKS GREAT for additional security. Wear a harness.
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Post by bowhunter4life on Nov 26, 2023 21:02:40 GMT -5
What OMG said!.👌
I’ve tried many and only still have my summits. I like the bigger ones for long sits. Along with the stabilizer straps omg recommended, try the footrest third hand archery sells, it ables you to stretch your legs while being seated,and doubles as a deer drag if necessary.
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Post by Crkr 23 on Nov 26, 2023 21:02:46 GMT -5
I've been using a Treewalker for the last 10 yrs and had a Summit before that. I like the Treewalker a little better, it's 2 or 3 inches longer than the Summit and will go on a smaller tree. The downside of it is that it tears the crap out of the tree. You don't want to use a pine tree but once. It works great on hardwoods though.
And yes the 3rd Hand stabilizer straps that OMG mentioned are great.
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Post by One Man Gang on Nov 26, 2023 21:19:34 GMT -5
Foot rests definitely make a long sit more comfortable.
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Post by Stumpy on Nov 26, 2023 21:28:41 GMT -5
I have the API Grand Slam and Summit Goliath also....
I sleep the best in API....
I can't climb trees any more, I hunt from the ground or road hunt.
I've been toying with the idea of using the upper part of the climber as a ground seat....it's hard to sleep sitting on a bucket...
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Post by TRTerror on Nov 27, 2023 5:02:13 GMT -5
What is this 3rd Hand thing of which you speak...?
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Post by drgibby on Nov 27, 2023 5:51:14 GMT -5
Gunslinger.
Try one. You will give all your others away.
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Post by Stumpy on Nov 27, 2023 7:44:04 GMT -5
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Post by Crkr 23 on Nov 27, 2023 8:02:18 GMT -5
The 3rd hand straps serve as a tether to hold the top and bottom together as you climb. Once you get to your hunting height and have your seat situated where you want it, you cinch the straps down and it locks the top and bottom in place rock-solid. They also are handy when packing your climber up by strapping everything together.
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Post by altuck on Nov 27, 2023 9:27:45 GMT -5
I started with a Baker climber, (death trap) went through a couple of APIs and Summits. Still got an API in the barn.
Got too old to climb trees anymore. These days I use a blind or a box with stairs.
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Post by wildman on Nov 27, 2023 10:23:36 GMT -5
Summit Viper with a footrest. If you have to carry it a ways, I recommend the Molle shoulder straps. If carrying a really long ways then the Molle hip belt will help transfer the weight from shoulders to your hips.
Similar to altuck, my first climber was a homemade Baker stand. I agree that thing was a death trap....
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Post by bowhunter4life on Nov 27, 2023 11:06:03 GMT -5
Summit Viper with a footrest. If you have to carry it a ways, I recommend the Molle shoulder straps. If carrying a really long ways then the Molle hip belt will help transfer the weight from shoulders to your hips. Similar to altuck, my first climber was a homemade Baker stand. I agree that thing was a death trap.... My first climber was a warren sweat. Still have it stored in my shed. |
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Post by meateater on Nov 27, 2023 12:20:17 GMT -5
I have the API Grand Slam and Summit Goliath also.... I sleep the best in API.... I can't climb trees any more, I hunt from the ground or road hunt. I've been toying with the idea of using the upper part of the climber as a ground seat....it's hard to sleep sitting on a bucket... exactly what my buddy has been doing for years, uses the top section only for a ground seat, kills his share of deer and hogs too. i use summitt goliath alot for archery but nothing beats my tree lounge for comfort and ease, hooks on side for backpack , hooks on other side for gun or bow just lay back with your legs stretched out feet up on the zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz |
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Post by ogbohica on Nov 27, 2023 19:13:03 GMT -5
If you can find a Mancini 360 degree tree stand buy one..
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