Tree Stand Suggestions

[ripinlips]

I am looking to buy a tree stand that I can carry in and set up on every hunt. I am still learning the basics of stands/climbers/all others so I just need some advice/opinions on the subject. I have giftcards for Academy so if ya'll could suggest some good ones from there that would be great. I am not needing the top of the line, just something safe and dependable that can be carried in and setup every time. Thank for ya'll time and help.

[Goosepond Monster]

Summit Viper SD and Mike's Archery is the best deal I have found.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-2012-Sum...&forceRpt=true

I bought mine on a Tuesday and had it by Thursday.

I would also suggest getting a Hunter Saftey System.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hunter-Safet...item8960ad9483

[budndawn]

X2

[DannyI]

Some use climbers, some lockons. I use lockons only myself, aluminum frame & aluminum climbing sticks. All weigh less 20 lbs. Not sure what Academy carries. But make sure you use a safety harness whether you decide on a climber or lockon, you want to go home after the hunt.


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[sniper3726]

Ol Man Vision. Or if you a big ol boy, Ol Man Grand Vision . They are climbers. Quiet,folds compact,comfortable. Me and my buddys have been using them for over 15 years and the latest models are the best design they have ever had.

[Gerald]

I would only consider getting a light weight stand made of aluminum. They will cost more but you will regreat getting a heavy steel stand to save some money.

Things to consider.......... do you bow hunt or only gun hunt. For gun hunting, a front rail is almost a must, but it gets in the way some for bow hunting.

The type of seat.....I like the "chair" type seat but lots of hunter like the "net" style. IMO, the chair gives much better back support for longer hunts in the stand.

I have a Summit Viper and have been using it for about 10 years. It is very comfortable and I often make all day hunts in the stand.

[DannyI]

Yep chair style definitely much more comfortable for all day. My lockons are big seat and somewhat comfortable, but not for all day @ 63.


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[SHORT SHANK]

Summit Viper, very comfortable I normally set it where I'm half sitting and
half standing when I'm bowhunting as I'm pretty short and it's hard to shoot
sitting. Good luck and make sure to use that saftey harness!

[ripinlips]

Thanks for all the suggestions...Safety Harness a must... Got it! Mostly I will just gun hunt but will use for bow one day.

[eman]

Do not buy a tree lounger climbing stand. To comfortable , You will sleep more than you hunt.

[Red Devil]

Can't go wrong with Summit or Ol' Man.

[jchief]

Had both Summit and Ol Man. Summit all the way.

[weedeater]

I am gonna probably be only one saying API but I traded a new Summit Viper to get a older API stand, its got the old chain to go around tree and NO moving parts or bunch of straps to deal with..... I am all about simple, light and quite