Lone Wolf climber
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From: Droptine10
06-Nov-17
So I'm thinking of trying a climber stand again. Tried one 20+ years ago but didn't care for it.Im thinking to maximize my hang and hunt opportunities, a stealth climber is the way to go. Any of you guys use this stand ?.
From: skipmaster1
06-Nov-17
I probably average 90 sits a year over the past 15 years in my LW alpha hand climber. I love it. I have the sit and climb top as well but I prefer the hand climber
From: Droptine10
06-Nov-17
Thanks skip, that was nudge in the right direction.
From: GAFFER1
06-Nov-17
I have the sit and climb and it works well for me, easy to use and quite if I do what I'm supposed to do.
From: skipmaster1
06-Nov-17
The sit and climb is fine it was just a tad heavier and i couldn't feed the belt all the way through the top, so it limited what trees I could climb. With the hand climber I have an XL belt on the climber and it feeds all the way through allowing me to climb small trees. On the stand I use a standard belt for small to normal trees. If I get to a real big tree I switch the belts around and have no problems. Since the climber is higher and can be out at more of an angle, it works perfect. If I want to use the hand climber as s sit and climb, you can add a strap below the seat to sit on.
From: Droptine10
07-Nov-17
I wish they weren't such a big $investment !.
From: Arrowone
07-Nov-17
I just spent a day and a half in my LW sit and climb. It was a great asset. I put the net seat on and still not comfortable. But I stand most of the time. It’s really good for that. It’s an important part of the arsenal, but I prefer hang ons and sticks. The LW hang on and sticks are more cumbersome to carry, but more comfortable and more versatile. I’d get that if your looking to be mobile. It will get you in all the same trees plus many many more, and it’s more comfortable IMO.
From: Droptine10
08-Nov-17
It just seems like dragging 5 or 6 climbing sticks and a portable stand in on a "quick" run and gun kind of hunting would be a huge hassle. What would be the amount of sticks and time to get you up 22' ?.
From: SJJ
08-Nov-17
I would not get it...I have a 13lb summitt open shot which I think is much better
From: tcosmic
08-Nov-17
Timber tall 14lbs. I switched from a 20lb. stand.
From: Droptine10
08-Nov-17
That open shot looks pretty good !!
From: SJJ
09-Nov-17
I'm 150 lbs 5' 10"...Summit works good, is easy and very quiet. The only negative is that the rubber wears away on the straps. If I'm not mistaken the lone wolfe I tried had a platform w/ spacing that the rubber heel of my boot would drop in to...didnt like that. Dont like the way they ride on my back either. Open shot was $200
From: Droptine10
11-Nov-17
Yes, I don't like the idea or "feeling" of your boots slipping into holes or spaces in the base of the tree stand !.
From: drslyr
13-Nov-17
LW all the way. Dam expensive and worth every penny. I even have 2 sit and climbs as well as the alpha climber and 8 sticks.
From: Arrowone
14-Nov-17
Drslyr x2
From: Droptine10
15-Nov-17
2 sit and climbs, incase you misplace one ? ;)
From: drslyr
16-Nov-17
No leave one hanging in the tree and hunt another spot with the other. Like Larry Potterfield says " how many tree stands does one man need"? We actually have about 8 permanent and 2 or three climbers or lockons. thoughout the property. Also I bought a couple of the 3" pads they sell at dicks onto the existing seat of the LW....much better.
From: JayG@work
20-Nov-17
Selling a LW Sit and Climb,, excellent condition, what are my bid?
From: drslyr
21-Nov-17
I start the bidding at $7.59 lol
From: scentman
21-Nov-17
I'll give ya $159.00... when you deliver we can have some beers and i'll make dinner ;o)
From: JayG@work
21-Nov-17
Scentman, where ya at? I was looking at $150 after shipping. $159 plus dinner?? Sounds good. LOL
From: scentman
21-Nov-17
southern Erie county almost Wyoming county town called Holland...
From: JayG@work
21-Nov-17
Damn, I just drove through there last week... If you are patient, maybe we can work something out.. I need to get to the Cabelas out there anyhow. LOL Always need to get to the Cabelas, ya know?
From: JayG@work
05-Dec-17
Hey guys, so a little FYI. Last night I sold my Lone Wolf Sit and Climb,, as well as an original Double Bull T-2 ground blind. Carajou came up and picked them up. That was pretty awesome, getting to meet great folks from this site. It is always a pleasure. Anyhow, I hope that everybody is having a great season, be safe and God Bless you all. Jay
From: Carcajou
02-Feb-18
Jay I just saw this and saw the post, Hey thanks to you too, and it was great putting a name with the Mug. Drove by your place the other day; I should have stopped, saw smoke comin from the chimney!
From: Droptine10
02-Feb-18
Just got the Sum it open shot today. It was on Amazon about $70 cheaper than normal, sold ;)
