Lone Wolf Climber

Kyle85 · July 14, 2023, 02:21:39 PM

Quote from: the rifleman on July 14, 2023, 01:13:49 PM
Does Novix make a climbing stand? I couldn't find one on their website.

Rifleman - nope, not that I know of sorry, but their hang-ons are great, and I've worked out a quick system to set them up that I actually like better than a climber. Jason Samkowiak has a great video on how he gets set up in a tree in like 2 minutes flat and it really helped me work the kinks out of my system.

However, I will say climbers are better for taking naps in, which is an important consideration for serious hunters like us.

Wheels2 · July 15, 2023, 08:31:41 AM

I bought one of these...
https://xopoutdoors.com/collections/hang-on-treestands
Unfortunately I will end up selling it as my wife is not happy about me going back into climbing stands.

Terry Green · July 15, 2023, 06:10:15 PM

Quote from: Wheels2 on July 15, 2023, 08:31:41 AM
I bought one of these...
https://xopoutdoors.com/collections/hang-on-treestands
Unfortunately I will end up selling it as my wife is not happy about me going back into climbing stands.

If my wife knew what I do in GA, SC, FL, or TX she wouldn't let me leave the house. This is all hunting related of course.

Steve Jr · July 15, 2023, 10:10:10 PM

I'll be secretly using my climbers this year

what she don't know won't hurt her. It'll only hurt if she finds out!

Wheels2 · July 25, 2023, 05:17:52 PM

I have a XOP sitting in the basement. As I understand these are made by the son. The XOP does not have the cam-lock on the climbing belt but uses a pin system that has to be unscrewed upward to clear the belt notches for adjustment. Slower to use, but it doesn't come loose like the Lone Wolf would sometimes do.
I also have a ladder and a TimberTall so this one sits...

kbetts · July 27, 2023, 10:08:33 AM

I have one ,but haven't used it in a couple of years. So many better options than a climber these days imo. Climbing sticks pack better and weigh less than they ever have. I find myself lower and in more cover these days.

tracker12 · August 04, 2023, 10:32:32 AM

I have 5 LW Hang-ons and well as a LW Assault Climber. None of them are very comfortable but they just work and I feel secure in the tree. My old Summit Viper is relegated to use to trim trees in the yard:)

LongbowDP · August 04, 2023, 01:12:12 PM

I have a LW assault but don't care for it much. It's not very stable climbing kinda rickety. It is really quiet though. I don't use a climber much but prefer the Summit open shot when I do use one. Pretty much the same weight as the Assault climbs better and is more stable in the tree.
Another thing that's often ignored. While looking for replacement belts for the LW I came across 2 confirmed instances were the belts broke while in use. Neither was operator error and the belts "appeared" to be in good shape, google it if you want. I have never once heard of a Summit cable breaking, and if one has it be on a forum somewhere by now. And that's not even mentioning the price of the belts or new stands.

Wheels2 · August 05, 2023, 07:44:30 AM

Not sure how many they will sell at that price. I listed my XOP locally for $250 and no hits. Treesaddles are the big thing now it seems. I tried one for a season. I still had to carry climbing sticks and found it uncomfortable. Any more I sit in my ladderstand. They are a lot of work to get into the woods and set up, but that was five years ago...