What's Your Favorite Climbing Stand,

[seapower]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[offshore]

Seapower here you go...Mark

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

[scattered_grass]

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