Lone Wolf vs XOP
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From: Braunschweiger
21-Aug-16
Other than price, what's the difference between the two?
From: RutnStrut
21-Aug-16
XOP has a cast aluminum I-beam seat post as opposed to LW's hollow aluminum tube. The XOP is stronger and more quiet in that aspect. XOP comes standard with a more comfortable seat. XOP is foreign made, where LW is made in the USA. I have an XOP Silver Medium. I went XOP more for the price difference than anything. I got mine for 140.00 shipped. They both make excellent stands, you really can't go wrong either way. I went with the cheaper, because I will always save a buck where I can if quality isn't sacrificed.
From: ELK ELSEWHERE
21-Aug-16
Have both, like both. Wont spend more that I need to from now on.
Not enough differences to even mention.
From: stagetek
21-Aug-16
As far as I know, there is no more Lone Wolf. Cody De Aquisto, Andres son, I believe is running XOP, with the help of his dad. I have a few stands and sticks from the old company when Andre ran it. They're still very good stands. But, the improvements they've made with XOP products are great.
From: Braunschweiger
21-Aug-16
Thanks for the info guys. I wasn't sure if I was missing something functionality wise or something.
From: razorhead
22-Aug-16
The sticks have been redesigned, they easily connect to each other, for transport..... the seat is very comfortable
From: Buck Watcher
22-Aug-16
Lone Wolf - Made in USA
XOP - not
From: stagetek
22-Aug-16
Braunschweiger, I stand corrected. Lone Wolf still does exist. In Edwards Ill. Their stands still look like the original models, except a different color.
From: Braunschweiger
22-Aug-16
razorhead, are you referring to XOP sticks?
From: MedicineMan15
21-Sep-16
Big fan of my XOP climber. My father-in-law has the same one by lone wolf. I'd say after using both, there's not much of a difference imho.
From: Konk1
22-Sep-16
XOP used to be considerably cheaper than LW, but since they have gained in popularity, XOP's prices have gone up too. If you took the manufactures label off of each stand and put them side by side the average guy wouldn't know which is which.