Climber

[MallardSX2]

Lone Wolf Assault Hand Climber.

I'll likely use this stand until the day I die. It would be very hard to perfect that stand. Maybe if they made one out of titanium or something.

Crossover™ Climber

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Not really sold on that seat on this "new" version.

 

[Rich M]

My Viper is my public land stand of choice.

Never had any interest in swinging from a saddle. You still gotta get up the tree.
Always feel like I'm gonna fall off a lock-on - especially on a crocked tree.
You can keep them climbing sticks - they have shifted on me and i aint going there anymore.
Ladders are easy and comfy.

 

[mineral4x]

I sold my Summit Viper long ago. It was dang comfortable, but I was always compromising my positioning with it. I can see the appeal of the climber, but for me I would have to break it out only when I know exactly what tree I'm sitting and won't deviate. I didn't want to be stuck so I figure go out with my hang on and I can move when I want.

 

[Boarmaster]

I sold my Summit Viper long ago. It was dang comfortable, but I was always compromising my positioning with it. I can see the appeal of the climber, but for me I would have to break it out only when I know exactly what tree I'm sitting and won't deviate. I didn't want to be stuck so I figure go out with my hang on and I can move when I want.

I can see how that might be a problem. I hunt in pine timber land in AL and fortunately every tree is the same kind, age and size. And they are ten feet apart. You can pretty much find a tree that gives you the position you want. I keep a couple ladder stands around if I decide to hunt hardwoods. Public vs private is always a challenge for treestand selection and portability as well. .