My dad got me a climber stand for my birthday, and its absolutely sick!! I would say its the best stand all around, if you use youre harness, wich you should no way around it youll be fine , ive already had a slip . But i was strapped to the tree and the bottom platform ended up gripping the tree when i slipped and my tether was tight. But it's awesome for being able to move it around for different time of the day , if you know some spots you can go to.. you can just climb down and go , plus . Its fun climbing up the tree in youre stand , idk why but it just adds to the experience. Ill probably have this stand the rest of my life , specially since my dad got it for me . I got the guide gear stand . Not the deluxe, wich the deluxe only has different bungee cords , and bottom platform i rhink is slightly bigger , for me im a tall thinner dude so the platforms are plenty big enough . I recommend a climber stand to anyone who will take the time to be safe about it , as in as you go up the tree , stay harnessed to the tree , may take extra time but do it. Falling from a tree will no doubt break youre bones. You take a harder hit falling straight down than falling with forward or backwards momentum always remember that. , good luck hunters , check out the guide gear stand , its affordable and pretty damn safe . Awesome bday gift for me .
I’ve had my LW hand climber since 1999, & I’ve been climbing exactly like that for years. I’m 61 years old , but have been lifting weights off season for 30+ years. All your tips are spot on, also I’m constantly checking bolts, belts & condition, everything’s been replaced on mine a few x, but works excellent. I’ve climbed up a tree & down a tree with a deer in sight , quiet enough not to heard. Nice video. 👍
I love my LW hand climber, been using it for about 15 years now. This was a great video. I learned a faster way to climb. One suggestion would be to carry a small folding hand saw to trim small branches/limbs that can get in your way. Good job!
@@MajorHoss exactly. Also helps if you know what part of the stand should be tied together. Pulling up on a tether/rope to bring up the platform is much easier when it’s tied off correctly. I’m dating myself but when I got my summit viper it came with a DVD. I actually watched it, others should too. There’s a lot of “How to use a climber” videos that lack information or give misinformation.
Nice video and good tips. I love my LW climber. I’ve gone to my LW Alpha and just picked up 32” Novix sticks. I use a lineman rope so I’m attached 100% of time. I only go up once and I can be up the tree and hunting in about 6-10 minutes on average. I’ve used them all but IMHO, if you are a serious mobile hunter, it’s hard to beat LW. Another investment most mobile hunters need to make is fitness. I don’t know many overweight or out of shape noble hunters.
Hey man great videos you put out! I would definitely use the strap to connect both sections together man, especially you got a family to come back to !! Good luck this fall bud
I also switched to a saddle. I miss how quickly I could get up a tree and set up compared to hanging sticks in a saddle, but with carrying camera gear it was a must. I don’t miss it!
Great video! I feel like the tree stand makers have really forgot about the people that utilize climbers. Hard to find a good lightweight climber anymore.
Yeah, I agree. There is still a place for climbers. If we had some companies step in and put the same resources into developing lighter and better climbers as hangons, I think we would have some really amazing stands.
So true wth man all these hangons but I think it’s because a lot of states are strict on trimming and/or don’t have a lot of straight trees. Don’t get me wrong the new hangons are badass and tempting and I DO have a saddle now but I’m in MA and there is sooo many straight trees and also not a big deal trimming the small shit in your way so I wish badly to see more light light climbers
One time purchase tho I guess just don’t leave it … I love my 20lb aluminum summits find em used around $100 and not afraid to leave one in good spots here and there
When I first started with the stand I had them that way. I have a lot of mountain laurel and they seemed to get hung up / caught in that. I also didn’t like the belts touching the back of my legs. I liked it better up top but understand that is just my personal preference.
Good Lord I'd give myself a hernia if I tried to use a climber like that! Plus I'd have to be in condition of an Olympic athlete. And I been using climbers over 30 years(I'm 66 yo)
The one I’m using isn’t being sold new but lone wolf custom gear started selling a new climber, expensive but pretty cool. Thanks for watching, hard to beat PA mountains!
Great video! Thanks. I have had one for about ten years now. I never used it because of fear. After watching this video I am going to try it for the first time. But I think I will go up and down about 10 feet several times to make sure I feel safe first. I will watch this video several more times before I try it for real. What harness do you recommend to use? Thanks again.
I'm glad the video helped. Just take your time and don't rush. You will get more and more comfortable as you use it. The harness I use is here. I would say it is a lot better than what generally comes with a stand. amzn.to/46k7of8
I have probably the same stand. Lone wolf assault hand climber 2. I do find the seat a little uncomfortable during longer sits. What seat cushion do you have on yours? Been trying to find good options. Thanks!
It was a gorilla seat cushion, I’m not sure if they make them any more so it might be hard to find. Not sure if XOP or anyone sells replacement cushions.
My dad got me a climber stand for my birthday, and its absolutely sick!! I would say its the best stand all around, if you use youre harness, wich you should no way around it youll be fine , ive already had a slip . But i was strapped to the tree and the bottom platform ended up gripping the tree when i slipped and my tether was tight. But it's awesome for being able to move it around for different time of the day , if you know some spots you can go to.. you can just climb down and go , plus . Its fun climbing up the tree in youre stand , idk why but it just adds to the experience. Ill probably have this stand the rest of my life , specially since my dad got it for me . I got the guide gear stand . Not the deluxe, wich the deluxe only has different bungee cords , and bottom platform i rhink is slightly bigger , for me im a tall thinner dude so the platforms are plenty big enough . I recommend a climber stand to anyone who will take the time to be safe about it , as in as you go up the tree , stay harnessed to the tree , may take extra time but do it. Falling from a tree will no doubt break youre bones. You take a harder hit falling straight down than falling with forward or backwards momentum always remember that. , good luck hunters , check out the guide gear stand , its affordable and pretty damn safe . Awesome bday gift for me .
I’ve had my LW hand climber since 1999, & I’ve been climbing exactly like that for years. I’m 61 years old , but have been lifting weights off season for 30+ years. All your tips are spot on, also I’m constantly checking bolts, belts & condition, everything’s been replaced on mine a few x, but works excellent. I’ve climbed up a tree & down a tree with a deer in sight , quiet enough not to heard. Nice video. 👍
Thanks for watching and commenting! Good tips on checking belts and bolts. You can finally get belts again from Lone Wolf Custom Gear!
The foundry I used to work at poured the platforms for lone wolf. They were a huge pita if anyone was wondering.
I love my LW hand climber, been using it for about 15 years now. This was a great video. I learned a faster way to climb. One suggestion would be to carry a small folding hand saw to trim small branches/limbs that can get in your way. Good job!
A hand saw is an absolute must! I did forget to mention it but always have one in my pack. Thanks!
Good job. Always looking to learn. Thanks
Been using climbers for over 20 years and had my platform fall, just once. It never fell again and one day you’ll learn as well.
Yeah it’s called tie them together
@@MajorHoss exactly. Also helps if you know what part of the stand should be tied together. Pulling up on a tether/rope to bring up the platform is much easier when it’s tied off correctly. I’m dating myself but when I got my summit viper it came with a DVD. I actually watched it, others should too. There’s a lot of “How to use a climber” videos that lack information or give misinformation.
Nice video and good tips. I love my LW climber. I’ve gone to my LW Alpha and just picked up 32” Novix sticks. I use a lineman rope so I’m attached 100% of time. I only go up once and I can be up the tree and hunting in about 6-10 minutes on average. I’ve used them all but IMHO, if you are a serious mobile hunter, it’s hard to beat LW. Another investment most mobile hunters need to make is fitness. I don’t know many overweight or out of shape noble hunters.
Yeah I agree! Don’t let your fitness limit how far you are willing to go or how mobile you can be. The deer have too many advantages as it is.
Hey man great videos you put out! I would definitely use the strap to connect both sections together man, especially you got a family to come back to !! Good luck this fall bud
Thanks for watching and your suggestion. I am definitely taking that into consideration for this hunting season! Better to be safe than sorry.
Good luck this fall John. Looking forward to seeing your hunts!!
Thanks Ian, to you as well! It will be here before we know it!
I have that stand also, good luck with that thing at 47. I have switched to saddle hunting
I also switched to a saddle. I miss how quickly I could get up a tree and set up compared to hanging sticks in a saddle, but with carrying camera gear it was a must. I don’t miss it!
Great info!! I like that pull up technique, that's a great tip.
Thanks for watching! I like your name and agree 100%!
Great video! I feel like the tree stand makers have really forgot about the people that utilize climbers. Hard to find a good lightweight climber anymore.
Yeah, I agree. There is still a place for climbers. If we had some companies step in and put the same resources into developing lighter and better climbers as hangons, I think we would have some really amazing stands.
So true wth man all these hangons but I think it’s because a lot of states are strict on trimming and/or don’t have a lot of straight trees. Don’t get me wrong the new hangons are badass and tempting and I DO have a saddle now but I’m in MA and there is sooo many straight trees and also not a big deal trimming the small shit in your way so I wish badly to see more light light climbers
Cross overs looks badass but Goddarn 1000
One time purchase tho I guess just don’t leave it … I love my 20lb aluminum summits find em used around $100 and not afraid to leave one in good spots here and there
Good informative video. Good luck with ur channel.
Thanks for watching! Good luck this season!
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Have a saddle set up for this season, not throwing out my api climber just yet .
Climber is still a great tool!
Speaking of not getting stuff hung up, reverse you straps so the belts are down, you won't get them snagged that way
When I first started with the stand I had them that way. I have a lot of mountain laurel and they seemed to get hung up / caught in that. I also didn’t like the belts touching the back of my legs. I liked it better up top but understand that is just my personal preference.
Good Lord I'd give myself a hernia if I tried to use a climber like that! Plus I'd have to be in condition of an Olympic athlete. And I been using climbers over 30 years(I'm 66 yo)
Awesome set up. We hunt the PA mountains too and am always looking for a better mobile system. Is that hand climber available now?
The one I’m using isn’t being sold new but lone wolf custom gear started selling a new climber, expensive but pretty cool. Thanks for watching, hard to beat PA mountains!
Great video! Thanks. I have had one for about ten years now. I never used it because of fear. After watching this video I am going to try it for the first time. But I think I will go up and down about 10 feet several times to make sure I feel safe first. I will watch this video several more times before I try it for real. What harness do you recommend to use? Thanks again.
I'm glad the video helped. Just take your time and don't rush. You will get more and more comfortable as you use it. The harness I use is here. I would say it is a lot better than what generally comes with a stand. amzn.to/46k7of8
Thank you.I will check out that harness. Have a safe and successful season.@@SufferingOutdoors
I have probably the same stand. Lone wolf assault hand climber 2. I do find the seat a little uncomfortable during longer sits. What seat cushion do you have on yours? Been trying to find good options. Thanks!
It was a gorilla seat cushion, I’m not sure if they make them any more so it might be hard to find. Not sure if XOP or anyone sells replacement cushions.
I believe I will stick with Summit. Much safer, more comfortable and quiet. I don't hunt 10 miles deep. I can hack the weight. Good video.
Coke or Pepsi, Ford or Chevy, summit vs. Lone Wolf pretty much how it goes haha.
do you have link to your harness
Thanks for watching, this is what I use. amzn.to/3NVmmko
Putting that climbing aid/seat
overhead might be faster when youre fit and in your 20s
Im chubbier now. No thanks.
Ill go slow n safe
what part of PA are you hunting?
Thanks for watching, I hunt North Central PA. Around Williamsport.
I will keep my 180 pounds in the sit and climb 💀 I only got a few pull ups in me my dude.
Haha yeah it can be tough, especially after a couple sits in the middle of the season and your worn out.
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