What's Your Favorite Climbing Stand,

seapower · 08-24-2009, 08:23 PM

I've got an old BuckShot "ElDorado", that I really like. Haven't had any luck finding another one. I prefer to face the tree. I'm looking at getting another one or two. What experiences do you guy's have? Like's, dis-like's? Frank

NY Bearhunter · 08-24-2009, 09:01 PM

Treestand comfort is the most important thing about any stand. If, you have one that's great you might be better off staying with it. I believe that you have to try them out first, to buy one by looking at it is a tough choice.

I, use the Summit Ulitimate Viper ss, its really quiet and has the comfort of your best chair.

I never sat in a stand facing the tree, I'm sure there are some advantages to it, what would they be?

offshore · 08-24-2009, 09:06 PM

The Buckshot is the only climbing stand I use. It is one of the best and safest stands out there . I have Two and they make great hunting, scouting, and video stands!! Mark

seapower · 08-24-2009, 09:29 PM

What I like about facing the tree, let's see. You can use the tree to steady your shot, it break's your outline (big plus), you can use it to break a cold wind or sun in your eye's, if the stand were to slip grab the tree instead of bailing. The stand I have has a back rest and side rail's, so you can lean back or forward, side to side and you don't fall out. It's a plus for those that tend to fall asleep in their stand's. I never have but know many that have a bad habit of doing it.
I'm staying with my old stand (love it), but am looking to get a couple more. The old stand I mentioned isn't made anymore, and I haven't seen any used one's for sale. I like to pre-scout, and set stand's in good spot's to be hunted according to wind and other factor's. Keep's you from carrying the stand in and out each time. Frank

NY Bearhunter · 08-24-2009, 09:39 PM

What if, the game comes from behind, it would seem that you would have to move around some which could hurt. Do you hunt with a bow with this set-up.

seapower · 08-24-2009, 09:52 PM

Your point is valid, but who move's more if the game come's from behind? I simply make a SLOW easy turn and face said victom, you have to turn and look AROUND the tree. That said we both hunt, do we not? I set up where I am anticipating the game to come from, do they alway's co-operate? No, but for the vast majority of the time, I'm here and how I want to sit. No I've never bow hunted. Frank

Dave Sikorski · 08-25-2009, 09:43 AM

I have a summit now and will probably stick with them from here on out.

They have great designs and a system that really grips the tree well. Check out their line up to figure out which one works best for your hunting style.

-D

Anders · 08-25-2009, 10:02 AM

I use the viper, it is the only way to go for me

offshore · 08-25-2009, 12:50 PM

Seapower here you go...Mark

https://www.equalizertreestands.com/index.php

SkirtChaser32' · 08-25-2009, 01:02 PM

I use the "Grand Slam" climber by API outdoors. It works out better for facing the tree which I like also. Also its not bulky or heavy like some.

Matt

08-24-2009, 08:23 PM	#1
seapower I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bath,NC Posts: 1,448 Credits: 4,820.5 Boat: 25' DownEaster Home Port: Bath, NC Best Catch: My wife Occupation: marine diesel service owner	What's Your Favorite Climbing Stand, I've got an old BuckShot "ElDorado", that I really like. Haven't had any luck finding another one. I prefer to face the tree. I'm looking at getting another one or two. What experiences do you guy's have? Like's, dis-like's? Frank

08-24-2009, 09:01 PM	#2
NY Bearhunter Hide- My Wifes Logged On Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 157 Credits: 791.9	TREESTAND COMFORT Treestand comfort is the most important thing about any stand. If, you have one that's great you might be better off staying with it. I believe that you have to try them out first, to buy one by looking at it is a tough choice. I, use the Summit Ulitimate Viper ss, its really quiet and has the comfort of your best chair. I never sat in a stand facing the tree, I'm sure there are some advantages to it, what would they be?

08-24-2009, 09:29 PM	#4
seapower I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bath,NC Posts: 1,448 Credits: 4,820.5 Boat: 25' DownEaster Home Port: Bath, NC Best Catch: My wife Occupation: marine diesel service owner	BearHunter, What I like about facing the tree, let's see. You can use the tree to steady your shot, it break's your outline (big plus), you can use it to break a cold wind or sun in your eye's, if the stand were to slip grab the tree instead of bailing. The stand I have has a back rest and side rail's, so you can lean back or forward, side to side and you don't fall out. It's a plus for those that tend to fall asleep in their stand's. I never have but know many that have a bad habit of doing it. I'm staying with my old stand (love it), but am looking to get a couple more. The old stand I mentioned isn't made anymore, and I haven't seen any used one's for sale. I like to pre-scout, and set stand's in good spot's to be hunted according to wind and other factor's. Keep's you from carrying the stand in and out each time. Frank

08-24-2009, 09:39 PM	#5
NY Bearhunter Hide- My Wifes Logged On Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 157 Credits: 791.9	Facing the tree What if, the game comes from behind, it would seem that you would have to move around some which could hurt. Do you hunt with a bow with this set-up.

08-24-2009, 09:52 PM	#6
seapower I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bath,NC Posts: 1,448 Credits: 4,820.5 Boat: 25' DownEaster Home Port: Bath, NC Best Catch: My wife Occupation: marine diesel service owner	BearHunter, Your point is valid, but who move's more if the game come's from behind? I simply make a SLOW easy turn and face said victom, you have to turn and look AROUND the tree. That said we both hunt, do we not? I set up where I am anticipating the game to come from, do they alway's co-operate? No, but for the vast majority of the time, I'm here and how I want to sit. No I've never bow hunted. Frank

08-24-2009, 09:06 PM	#3
offshore Crab mustard is good Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 766 Credits: 2,913.9 Boat: "TinaLouise" Home Port: Wanchese,NC Blog Entries: 5	The Buckshot is the only climbing stand I use. It is one of the best and safest stands out there . I have Two and they make great hunting, scouting, and video stands!! Mark

08-25-2009, 09:43 AM	#7
Dave Sikorski Got Carpal Tunnel? Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: MD Posts: 4,463 Credits: 15,325.7 Boat: Bankes Goliath 21' Home Port: Any place, any time. Best Catch: The next one Occupation: Good Question...	I have a summit now and will probably stick with them from here on out. They have great designs and a system that really grips the tree well. Check out their line up to figure out which one works best for your hunting style. -D

08-25-2009, 10:02 AM	#8
Anders I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,037 Credits: 14,453.9 Boat: Wellcraft V20 Best Catch: 125# Country Girl and a 94# Red Drum Occupation: www.LibertyBricks.com	I use the viper, it is the only way to go for me

08-25-2009, 12:50 PM	#9
offshore Crab mustard is good Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 766 Credits: 2,913.9 Boat: "TinaLouise" Home Port: Wanchese,NC Blog Entries: 5	Seapower here you go...Mark https://www.equalizertreestands.com/index.php

08-25-2009, 01:02 PM	#10
SkirtChaser32' Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 393 Credits: 1,460.6	I use the "Grand Slam" climber by API outdoors. It works out better for facing the tree which I like also. Also its not bulky or heavy like some. Matt

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