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re: Do you use a climbing stand
Posted on 7/26/26 at 2:01 pm to LChama
Posted on 7/26/26 at 2:01 pm to LChama
Yeah if I'm not going far from the truck I'll sometimes use one. Viper is plenty big and comfy if youre not a fat. I like to use a Lone Wolf hand climber for archery, though. No rail on it and it is way more quiet to climb with. Not nearly as comfy, though.
Posted on 7/26/26 at 3:18 pm to Loup
I'm 70 and still climb high all the time. I use 90's API's that I've changed the chains on a few times. I have about 20 of them so I can leave them on trees through the season.
Only thing I don't like about climbing is that early in the season you sweat climbing the tree even if you already have it positioned and don't have to carry it in.
Only thing I don't like about climbing is that early in the season you sweat climbing the tree even if you already have it positioned and don't have to carry it in.
Posted on 7/26/26 at 4:44 pm to Kashmir
I hunted out of Ol’Man stands for years,killed a lot of deer out of them.Then I put some box stands on my property and got spoiled to them.
This year before it got hot I got out my old stand,climbed a couple of trees and trimmed some limbs.
I’m 75,partly I wanted to see if I could still climb a tree but I also wanted the limbs trimmed.I did fine,better than I expected.
I’m planning on hunting out of it this year some if it’s not too cold.
This year before it got hot I got out my old stand,climbed a couple of trees and trimmed some limbs.
I’m 75,partly I wanted to see if I could still climb a tree but I also wanted the limbs trimmed.I did fine,better than I expected.
I’m planning on hunting out of it this year some if it’s not too cold.
Posted on 7/26/26 at 4:47 pm to LChama
Panther climbing system
Ultra lite
It’s a climber bottom and a tethered saddle. You just climb your way up and then rappel down
Ultra lite
It’s a climber bottom and a tethered saddle. You just climb your way up and then rappel down
Posted on 7/26/26 at 5:38 pm to LChama
Ol man is your answer
Posted on 7/26/26 at 7:25 pm to mrcoon
I have an Old Man but haven’t used it in a few years. I’m too old to hang in a saddle.
Posted on 7/26/26 at 7:28 pm to LSUA 75
I totally understand! I’ll be 75 in a couple of weeks.
I don’t climb as high as I used to, and always wear a harness.
I don’t climb as high as I used to, and always wear a harness.
Posted on 7/26/26 at 8:12 pm to LChama
I would use one, but ain’t no way I’ll be able to climb down when the dogs jump and go the other way.
Posted on 7/26/26 at 8:53 pm to LChama
Climbing sticks with hang ons. I only bowhunt.
Posted on 7/26/26 at 10:18 pm to SCwTiger
quote:
I have an Old Man
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I’m too old
Checks out
Posted on 7/26/26 at 10:50 pm to LChama
Tree walker was always my go to but the old man that ran the place got sick and it shut down. I still have mine that he built for me and it has been a solid climber for the last 15 years.
Posted on 7/27/26 at 5:29 am to Doc Shakalu
I also have a Tree Walker. Didn’t suggest it for the reason you have. Good stand, though.
Posted on 7/27/26 at 6:35 am to 257WBY
Used to use grand old man. Im not a fat but they were light and comfortable and roomy.
Posted on 7/27/26 at 7:08 am to LChama
Yes. I am 64 and use my old man climber a lot but also use my portable 15’ ladder stand. When I find a good trail to hunt sometimes it’s hard to find a straight tree to climb. That’s why I like the portable ladder stand. I bought a saddle last year and it’s ok for the first hour but you are basically standing the whole time. And in a saddle you tend to move around too much.
Posted on 7/27/26 at 7:15 am to JRinNOLA
I used to but I've always had a fear of heights and I never really found one that I was very comfortable in.
I had an ol man... very comfortable sit... but it slipped on me about 3 times. After the last time I sold it.
Got a tree lounge next and it's awesome once its on the tree but a pain to lug around and set up.
I honestly don't think I've hunted it in over 10 years. I use a lot of ladder stands and ground blinds now. And of course as I've gotten older it's hard to knock the convenience of a big comfy box stand...... Just harder to kill big deer from them.
I had an ol man... very comfortable sit... but it slipped on me about 3 times. After the last time I sold it.
Got a tree lounge next and it's awesome once its on the tree but a pain to lug around and set up.
I honestly don't think I've hunted it in over 10 years. I use a lot of ladder stands and ground blinds now. And of course as I've gotten older it's hard to knock the convenience of a big comfy box stand...... Just harder to kill big deer from them.
Posted on 7/27/26 at 8:49 am to LChama
Viper is just fine. Goliath is bigger and roomier. I’m 6’2 260 and have killed plenty out of my Viper. Wear a harness.
Posted on 7/28/26 at 11:10 am to Doc Shakalu
tree walker is the best ever made, would not use anything other than that or cougar claw. The tree walker climbers are now made by heartland climbers in lafayette la. You can buy either cougar claw or Tree walker in vicksburg at delta outfitters
Posted on 7/28/26 at 12:21 pm to LChama
I'm 6'4 so I have the Summit Titan. The foot platform is bigger so its way more comfortable for me.
Posted on 7/28/26 at 12:21 pm to LSUsheetshakr
That’s good to know…thanks for the info!!
Posted on 7/28/26 at 2:00 pm to LChama
I bought a buzzard roost saddle 2 years ago and haven't even had the urge to pull a climber out of the shed since.
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