Do you use a climbing stand

Nope. Terrified of heights and swaying pines. I do have a 15’ ladder stand but not even a fan of that.

I use box blinds and ladders mostly. I also love walk n stalk with a folding chair...but a client that makes them gave me a saddle. I tried it and do not like hanging from ropes at 61 years old. Im giving that thing to my godchilds husband.

I used to like OleMan climbers when I was younger and shot plenty deer from them. Now as an actual ole man I like being closer to the ground.

At 65 and still very capable I prefer ladder stands w bar rests.

Climbers are good for mobility of course. If you can see yourself talking yourself out of going climb because it’s extra work, I wouldn’t get one. A ladder with a flip up shooting rest is plenty fine for bow hunting.

I own a few vipers, goliaths do have more room but it will cost you in weight. I add foot rests to all my climbers.

Yes, and it's an ancient API because in all these years, no one has been able to improve upon it.

I use an API 2500 GSLite that I bought in 1998. Replaced the chain covering w plastic tubing and it still works great. New ones are not the same.

I did until my chain broke on the seat while 6' up and fell backwards. Luckily I fell flat on my back.

I use a summit viper. Make sure it's not the SD/steel one, get the aluminum if you go that route. I like being mobile. Depending on the area I hunt, I'll carry it backpack style or just put it on my deer cart if I'm going more than half a mile in and the terrain allows that. I like being able to go 30+ feet up where I can.

Viper if you’re not a big ole boy

I have 2 of them

I am 61 and still at times climb. I have both, viper and Goliath. The Goliath is noticeably more comfortable. I have added the wrap around seat for later in the season and it adds some warmth to the sit. I like climbing with a harness . I also find using a climber helps in getting to deer that pattern yearly stands.