since I will evidently start back bow hunting I will need a climber. I will carry it in most hunts but will not have to walk far. I always used api climbers in the past and loved the way they dug into the tree and how comfortable and steady they were. What is the best climbing stand now?

I have a lone wolf sit and climb, most stable climber that I've ever used.

I have a xop powerhouse xl and love it.

If weight is not an issue, I would go with a summit viper sd or a treewalker.

If you want to cut weight, an x stand or lone wolf might be the answer.

Basically you make the trade of more weigh = more comfort, less weight = less comfort.


As for stability, I hear people talk about this all the time....I can honestly say, I've never used a climber that I felt uncomfortable in, once I was settled in the tree. Any modern climber, is perfectly safe, if used properly.

Ben2,

Here is an older post of mine. This may be of some help to you. I went with a Lone Wolf Sit and Climb.

http://www.aldeer.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1436111&page=1

I really like my Summit Vipers.

Summit viper for me.

lone wolf

Treewalker

You can thank me later, as they say.

Lone Wolf

Bigshot Buckshot...Can't beat em

I have the Equalizer and it is awesome cause i can crank level my stand mid climb if need be!

Grand Ol' Man Multivision is what I use.

If you like one that bites into the tree...Treewalker!

Summit Viper