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Climbing stands

Postby Jhg » 05 31, 2023 •  [Post 1]

I found a used summit climber for 35.00 in great condition. Should I get it?

Downsides of climbing stands other than tree choice?

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Re: Climbing stands

Postby six » 05 31, 2023 •  [Post 2]

My summit is my goto climber. I have the aluminum one it weighs in at 20 pounds.
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Re: Climbing stands

Postby Swede » 05 31, 2023 •  [Post 3]

You just might find that you really like the stand and at the price, you can resell it if you don't. I don't know what to make of it, but I see no safety line with this or other climbers. Your health record is totally dependent on the condition of the climber and your use of it. I am sure you could take a safety line and work it up the tree as you go, but I never see one with a climber.
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Re: Climbing stands

Postby Jhg » 05 31, 2023 •  [Post 4]

I went ahead and got it. Ended up paying $60.00 for it I was confused about senior discounts at goodwill. Regardless, for a 300.00 stand in new condition no complaints. I can always sell it if I decide a climber is not for me.

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Re: Climbing stands

Postby Jhg » 05 31, 2023 •  [Post 5]

Swede wrote:You just might find that you really like the stand and at the price, you can resell it if you don't. I don't know what to make of it, but I see no safety line with this or other climbers. Your health record is totally dependent on the condition of the climber and your use of it. I am sure you could take a safety line and work it up the tree as you go, but I never see one with a climber.


Yup.

I was thinking that too, and with my arborist knowledge and gear I could easily rig up a lightweight safety anchor that I know I could rely on in any event- falling stand, or falling me. I don't know what it has in regards to safety but there will be my system and if that is on top of theirs all the better.

The upside of what I do for a living is I get to learn a lot about safety and how to set up for it. One great thing about current knowledge in the field is how far they have advanced rope design (light, strong, tough) and various anchor set ups.

If I end up being successful out of a stand Swede, you will be the first to see pictures for sure.
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Re: Climbing stands

Postby Swede » 05 31, 2023 •  [Post 6]

Best wishes for your hunt. I will look forward to seeing the pictures. I think I could learn some important safety points on climbing trees. The first time up a tree and transitioning between the tree and the stand are the worst. If you have any pointers, please post them here or another tree stand thread. I have wondered if a strong ten-foot line that could easily be taken off and returned to the tree as you place your steps would be better than managing a long and heavy safety line. Once I got into my stand I could bring up the full safety line by using my drop cord.
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Re: Climbing stands

Postby six » 06 01, 2023 •  [Post 7]

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After a close call I DO NOT climb a tree with out my hunters safety system.

Picture this. I'm 15 feet in the air and the bottom portion takes off down the tree. I have a good hold on the upper so I hang there a minute. I decide to swing my legs tward the tree and wrap them around it best I can. Once I got my legs secured to the tree I do the same with my arms. I bear hugged my way down to the ground. I found a dead tree and was able to push the upper free and it to came down.

This was in the early 90's and I've been hunting from them ever since.
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Re: Climbing stands

Postby Swede » 06 01, 2023 •  [Post 8]

HSS safety equipment is very good. That is what I sue for my safety line, vest harness and straps.
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Re: Climbing stands

Postby Elkhunttoo » 06 01, 2023 •  [Post 9]

Looks like a good deal to me…hope it works good for you
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Re: Climbing stands

Postby Jhg » 06 04, 2023 •  [Post 10]

Finally took a good look at my new stand. I will be removing the cheesy shoulder straps as my hunting packs suspension system is far and away more advanced /comfortable.

The more recent models have foam filled tubes, so I may pump in just enough at the front of the platform to deaden sound.

My next tree stand task is making some climbing sticks. My other stands are hangers. I will be making these from wood, relying on my 40 years of woodworking experience, a handy skill now and then. I am sure I can have weight come in sub 3lbs per section. My hang ons are both steel (2) and aluminum (2).
The aluminum ones are in need of a sensible seat hack as the factory design is no more than stretched cloth between frame pieces. In other words super uncomfortable. Maybe even torturous.
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