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Lone Wolf Climbers
Posted on 12/2/13 at 12:22 pm
Posted on 12/2/13 at 12:22 pm
Lots of reviews out on the interwebs, but I value the opinions of the OB brethren the most. Looking for a packable, compact climber and am considering a Lone Wolf Hand Climber. Anyone use 'em??
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Posted on 12/2/13 at 12:34 pm to bootlegger
I have never used a Lone Wolf, but I am not a fan of the hand climber style. I have always used API stands that are the sit-stand style climber. My next will probably be a Summit.
Posted on 12/2/13 at 12:37 pm to bootlegger
no bar in front, not going to use it. too scary.
Posted on 12/2/13 at 12:44 pm to Mung
I now hunt almost exclusively out of lock-ons, so no bar isn't a problem
Posted on 12/2/13 at 12:46 pm to MSWebfoot
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no bar in front, not going to use it. too scary.
I've almost completely abandoned climbing stands. It's either ladders or lock-ons for me.
Posted on 12/2/13 at 12:53 pm to bootlegger
I remember my dad had one quite a few years back that he loved. I think it got stolen eventually. He and I both bowhunt only, so no bar on front is good.
Posted on 12/2/13 at 1:45 pm to bootlegger
I got a great deal on one and was excited since I walk at least 1 mile, and sometimes over 2. I have since sold it. Yes, it was easier to pack than my API. The negatives made it not worth it.
It is not easy to climb with. Not as easy as API anyway. The two parts must be tied together. Tension keeps the whole thing on the tree. I was pretty much scared to death the whole time I was in the tree.
Every year, I look for a replacement for my over 15 year old API, and there still is just nothing better.
It is not easy to climb with. Not as easy as API anyway. The two parts must be tied together. Tension keeps the whole thing on the tree. I was pretty much scared to death the whole time I was in the tree.
Every year, I look for a replacement for my over 15 year old API, and there still is just nothing better.
Posted on 12/2/13 at 4:29 pm to AlxTgr
I like Lone Wolf stands but their climber is ridiculously overpriced.
I'll take a Summit Open Shot any day of the week.
But I bowhunt exclusively, so no bar is normal for me.
Not to mention Im about 240lbs and stand 90-95% of the time on stand, pardon my pun. So that larger platform helps ease my mind a bit when up there 25 ft above Mother Earth.
And Summit is MUCH easier on the wallet.
I'll take a Summit Open Shot any day of the week.
But I bowhunt exclusively, so no bar is normal for me.
Not to mention Im about 240lbs and stand 90-95% of the time on stand, pardon my pun. So that larger platform helps ease my mind a bit when up there 25 ft above Mother Earth.
And Summit is MUCH easier on the wallet.
Posted on 12/2/13 at 4:31 pm to AUTimbo
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AUTimbo
as you climb - you are tethered to the tree?
Posted on 12/2/13 at 4:45 pm to mikeytig
Nope.
As soon as I stop climbing I put safety belt/harness on.
Just try not to climb ironwood trees. Too much slippage as you climb.
Mostly ash,sweet gum and oaks for my climbing. Maybe an occassional pine.
Just don't get in a hurry and check your stand before every seson with a fine tooth comb. Most stands that break are from weld stress cracks that propagate and snap over time. I usually sand blast my climber every couple of years and repaint after inspecting.
Of course I do NDT for a living, so it's kinda second nature to me.
As soon as I stop climbing I put safety belt/harness on.
Just try not to climb ironwood trees. Too much slippage as you climb.
Mostly ash,sweet gum and oaks for my climbing. Maybe an occassional pine.
Just don't get in a hurry and check your stand before every seson with a fine tooth comb. Most stands that break are from weld stress cracks that propagate and snap over time. I usually sand blast my climber every couple of years and repaint after inspecting.
Of course I do NDT for a living, so it's kinda second nature to me.
This post was edited on 12/2/13 at 4:46 pm
Posted on 12/2/13 at 6:22 pm to AUTimbo
Lone Wolf... good but to expensive.
Posted on 12/2/13 at 7:05 pm to omegaman66
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