Tree Stands

[mfh]

I know this is a personal preference...I currently have a Summit Viper and four hang ons - but now that I am eyeing my set up for traditional, I know that the Summit with the front bar will not work.  The hang ons will...but am wondering what climber you guys use that works well with trad bows.

I have looked at the tree lounge - looks comfy, but the platform is way, way out...negating the use of the tree to break your profile.  

I know there are  alot of stands without the front bar....but am looking to hone in on a couple models to figure what will eventually fit my need.

Thanks again,
Matt

[Brian Krebs]

Your probably going to have to stand to shoot; or sit sideways on the seat. Whatever stand you use; wear a safety belt and try out different shots. You have to be aware that if you draw and move; the limbs might hit the stand.
 I don't use climbers; so can't help you there; but I have done my time in treestands with a longbow  

[Justin Falon]

These are my favorites in no particular order:
Screaming Eagle
Windwalker
Lone Wolf

justin

[cjones]

Of all the stands i have owned the summit razor ss and the lonewolf are the best for trad.

[Mike Gerardi]

lone wolf climber.. Awsome stand...

[Danny Roberts]

I have a Tree Lounge and will probably never have a different type climber. Get used to having the Lounge on different angles and you have no problem with profile. I have sat in mine for hours, never getting tired or uncomfortable. I haven't killed one way back in there with it yet, but when I do, I have the wheels that make it a cart. Good huntin' !!!

[Curveman]

I have a Summit Python sit n climb and I have had no problem using it with trad bows. My bar folds down and makes a nice foot rest but even without it folded down I have just put my bow out over it having rested it across the bar. I do plan to get a Lone Wolf without the sit featur however but more for less weight and noise than the Python.

[sswv]

hang-ons are my favotite by far but if I'm in a situation where I have to use a climbing stand it's always an API BowHunter Supreme.

[M.P.]

I have 2 seats with my summit.I only use the one without the bar.

Buy another seat from  summit.

[JL]

Both of my climbers (Summit Bullet backpacker and API grand slam supreme) have bars in the front, needed due to bad disc in back and they do not get in the way when shooting my bows. Have you tried shooting out of your Viper yet?

MP made a good suggestion. Summit sells the top portion of any of their stands seperatly. Just buy the top portion of the stand you want and add it to the bottom you already have. Best of both worlds.

JL

[weasle]

I like the lone wolf alpha assualt. it is only 8lbs. I am try the treesuit this season and see if i like it. nice thing about the tree suit is it is always on you, you just climb up in the tree and you can shoot a full 360 degrees. you can check that site ouyt at treesuit.com. hope this helps.

[bmfer]

In my opinion, Lone Wolf. Hands down.

[Slasher]

I have the tree lounge... not a bow hunting stand for me...

I use the open front bushmaster from summit... pretty good stand.

I would probably get the lone wolf if I was shopping today... the lite flat quiet easy set up justifies the price when averaged out over the years...

But for some reason, I usually hunt from the ground instead of messing with a bulky tree stand...

hope it helps

[Shawn Leonard]

No doubt about it. The Lone Wolf climbers are the best. They are light and very quiet and very, very stable. Shawn

[Stone Knife]

If you have a place were you can leave them up, use cheap hangons with climbing sticks or ladder stands.

[Curveman]

I think you can take the bar off anyway, can't you?

[jonesy]

Matt, lone wolfs are real good.

[Bonebuster]

I own two Summit Bushmasters, and a Loggy Bayou.
Also several hang ons.

My choice is always one of the Summits.

[Seeza]

Lone Wolf Climber is the best investment I've made in equipment.  Stable and Quiet.
Seeza

[WildmanSC]

I'm going to be trying the Equalizer climbing stand this fall.  I like its adjustability features.

Bill