How to use a Hand Climber Tree Stand- (Lone Wolf)

[@geekgamespt7928]

New to the climber world and put it to use this hunting season. kzbin.infoUgkxlQ7TDIrnnSXXbRgFFaxqwullRJJIuYAs I felt safe while climbing up and down a tree. It did take some time getting used to climbing and descending the tree. Once I figured it out I was comfortable going in climbing a tree knowing I was going to be up a tree quickly and most importantly quite not scaring every deer out of my area. I am 6’2” and 240 lbs, fit and comfort were great. I bow hunt and found no issues hunting from it. It is a little bulky to carry in and out of the woods vs some of the smaller open front climbers but I thought it was worth the bulk/weight due to ease of climbing (using the rail to sit on) and comfort for long sits.

[@letsgobrandon2765]

Looks comfortable for about a 10 min sit 😆

[@rusty728]

I found it really painful on the feet to use this stand while climbing so I attached a set of snowshoe harnesses to put my feet in and that helped lots and pain free. Just my 2 cents. To each his own.

[@ZacJones]

My feet didn't hurt too much when I was climbing but that makes a lot of sense actually! Thanks for the tip Rusty!

[@homesteadonomics]

Nice set up... Looks to climb really smooth....Hope the hunt goes well! I've got my Coues whitetail hunt coming up this month and an elk hunt next month:)Joe

[@ZacJones]

+homesteadonomics Didn't see too much unfortunately! You'll definitely have to document that trip Joe, would love to see it!

[@mchughcb]

Great video. Just a couple of comments. I recommend that you always keep one foot forward locked in the frame and use the other to step back to provide leverage when you push up. You'd find it faster. Also if you leave a paracord dangling from the seat you'll know the exact height to lock your top stand in so you don't waste time moving it up and down.

[@ZacJones]

+mchughcb That is a good idea! I'll need to give that paracord idea a try and I'll definitely need to practice the method of climbing you are talking about! Thanks for watching!

[@gavinbowmer4194]

excellent video, no unnecessary chatter, just information. Well done, I wish everyone could do that.

[@matthill1824]

Make sure not to have the belt bent the way you had the top section when you set the stand in place in your "hunting height". Lone wolfs instructions state to always have them in align with the tubing. If they bend back on its self as they were when you sat down they can fail. Make sure to place the belt on the tree first then place the teeth on the tree this will keep the belt from doing that until the tree gets to narrow for where you have the belt set.

[@ZacJones]

Great comment! I've actually had that happen a few times up in the tree where the belt gets all turned around, I usually take my time and make sure it is facing the way it was designed! Don't want to be falling from 2 stories up! Thanks for watching!

[@Preacher76]

Nice quality video. You should have put climbing down in this video!! Please make another video showing us that. Good luck and God bless.

[@ZacJones]

Thanks for watching! I can for sure put a tutorial about how to descend the tree safely, that's a great suggestion

[@ChickensAndGardening]

I'm a new hunter, into my 2nd bow season and I got a Summit Viper because everyone said it's the best. The thing is over 20 lbs, and awkward to haul. A friend at the hunting club showed me how to rig a backpack strap because the instructions skipped that part. When I try to carry it, the cables rattle with every step, and I end up reaching back awkwardly with one hand and stabilizing it to keep it quiet, and my bow is in the other hand. I get to the hunting spot, manage to dump the Summit on the ground, and sort out a mass of straps and cords. I get it onto the tree and now this is the easy part -- it climbs the tree pretty well & is comfortable enough to sit in. But getting it in and out of the woods is a bee itch. The Lone Wolf is expensivo but looks like the kind of simple, lightweight stand I was hoping the Summit Viper would be but isn't! But having invested $250 into this Summit, I'm going to have to harvest a few deer before I can justify to the wife getting yet another climber!!! But thanks for this video, and please consider re-shooting it with a safety harness on, to keep us newbies from doing something dumb! :)

[@pancakeairsoft7145]

Great video I just got a tree climber for this season last year I used a ground blind this will be better

[@ZacJones]

Thanks! Tree climbers make it a lot easier I've found. Gets your scent off the ground and gives you a lot more range to down a deer! Good luck!

[@muddog2159]

I had this wolf climbing tree stand they are light

[@HardRockMiner]

It's good for a young hunter. I had to upgrade to a Summit Climbing Tree Stand now that I'm in my 50s. It has more padding and is much more comfy for all day sits with older joints and bones. ;)

[@Patriot_80]

I was overly impressed with this Lone Wolf Assault climber. I bought mine for $130 on marketplace, great condition and nothing wrong with it. Absolutely dead silent

[@ZacJones]

That’s awesome to hear! Wish I found that deal, I bought mine new! Can’t wait to break it out again this fall for bow

[@ikeyeet8312]

i just got one for $75 lol

[@ZacJones]

Taco Bell that is a great price!

[@catdaddy3302]

I’m old with severe arthritis. And I think I can do this. The last one I climbed you had to hug the tree and use you ab muscles. 🤠

[@JohnRIvory]

That's what I'm wondering I'm old also, pretty fit. But having to tote heavy cumbersome equipment along wit 10 pound rifle is a b@tch

[@patmuehling1120]

Good video dude! As stated that is not the sit and climb though. The one you have is the assault hand climber.

[@ZacJones]

+Patrick Muehling Thank you! Ya I never knew the difference until you guys actually said something! Thank you for the heads up!

[@raymondjones1866]

I like the ease of how it sets and especially folds flat similar to my old original loggy Bayou but I feel safer with the seat climber with a rail around me with my Summit Viper Elite at 17lbs and the mesh seat is comfortable for all day sits

[@ZacJones]

I agree with that Raymond! I've tried the one with the rail and it does make me feel a lot safer when I'm up there, plus the seat seems a lot bigger/ comfortable. I like this one solely because It is light and I can easily fit it in my car/ tent. Thanks for watching

[@LuisRivera-cx2lr]

Looks really nimble but way too small for me. I like the big lounge chair climbers. But then again, if you're just doing some stalking and find a great place to get up in a tree fast for a relatively short amount of time, this product looks great. When I use my climber, I usually try to stay in it 6 or more hours. I couldn't see myself doing that in this small stand.

[@ZacJones]

Thanks for watching Luis! It is very compact and weighs in around 14lbs perfect for quick setup like you said. I'm 6' and I thought it would be a little tight and uncomfortable but found the base weight and simplicity very appealing. I don't think I could stay in it for 6+ hours with that being said, I'd have to go with the lounge chair style myself haha

[@jeremykelley6733]

having a seat like that makes me a little nervous but as a bigger guy, not having the rails like the sit and climb would much better that the 17inch width that they sit and climb gives you

[@ZacJones]

Jeremy KELLEY I agree with that for sure! I really enjoy the lone wolf, super compact when hiking in some deep brush

[@johnconrad3549]

I'll stick with my summit that looks really uncomfortable

[@davidpetrie4551]

Hi Zak, I know its been 7 yrs since your video has be out. I have a question, I Was given this same climber & & extra set of belts, I loaned it out & one of the belts got broken. I've wanted to replace it to have a 2nd one again. but for you know if this is discontinued from Lone Wolf? I can't seem to get anyone to answer the phone. Do you know if there are replaceable parts for this model as well? Thanks for your time!

[@bamabiker]

i only have the seat portion. i use it to get up the tree and once at hunting height it becomes my platform for saddle hunting. very nice construction and very sturdy

[@ZacJones]

I agree with that! I love my lone wolf, the only downside is the size. It’s not the most comfortable out there but the light weight and small footprint is the best!

[@sawtoothscream1521]

My only concern is standing to shoot. Looks like the seat doesn't fold flat to the tree and the platform looks small esp with the seat not folding back. Find this to be an issue?

[@ZacJones]

I had the same concern myself when I was thinking about purchasing it. I can say I have had no issue, being 6' 205lbs, shooting in either the siting or standing position. Thanks for watching!

[@yanceylott9843]

im pretty board shouldered guy i struggle with my chest being wider than the platform so it is hard to get my elbows/forearms on the bracing to climb with.

[@robertherrerarh]

I like that it's lightweight but I usually fall asleep in my summit when I get in the woods a little too early so it's not ideal for a person like me

[@conflict7269]

They got one coming out that is updated all the good stuff they kept and they made other things about it better

[@brianenfinger710]

I'm assuming the straps are rubber if they are I want be using that stand

[@jimhalasinski7417]

Steel braided core and rubber coated.

[@lucianooliveira3730]

Qual valor pra manda pro Brasil ?

[@bobbydenezza7795]

Is that the lone wolf hand climber assault or the combo? What is the platform dimension?

[@psychosis1242]

I think the Lone Wolfs have to be the lightest portable stands around. But I was hunting with a buddy who was using one of these and the strap broke while he was half way up the tree.

[@ZacJones]

That is really scary... I always make sure that strap is inserted all the way in and I have a body harness... probably should have had one on for the demo haha thanks for watching and commenting!

[@psychosis1242]

Hand climbers are awesome. I've been using it for years.

[@stepabove2136]

Great video short and to the point. I'm ordering one.

[@uglytruth4467]

how do you go down. please show us.

[@CM-fv2js]

Looks uncomfortable. My summit is like a lazy boy.

[@Patriot_80]

Just got the LW flip top hand climber and they are all dead silent

[@marshalldavis7364]

That’s not a sit and climb. That’s hand climber

[@tdmjason]

I just scored one for less than $250 and looks like new!!! So excited to try it out

[@ZacJones]

That is an awesome deal right there! Trust me you will not be disappointed!

[@tdmjason]

Update I have used mine alot this past season.... Pros it's light and folds flat. Cons. Really can't stand the way you have to slide your feet into bottom platform to climb. Big bulky winter boots make it alot harder. The seat pad is a little bit of a pain likes to snag and pop off at corners alot. Overall I'm rating 7 on it. I have saddle stuff now and I find it nicer for all the places the stand won't go which where I'm at seems to be quite a bit.

[@calebbustin7149]

What’s better this or older olman climbers

[@Coyote-Baba-Yaga]

And where would you attach your harness?

[@greggedgerle5533]

It's a hand climber not sit and climb.

[@kauairootsohana]

thx for vid

[@skingripzhg7548]

way over priced...

[@ZacJones]

+SKINGRIPZ HG It is pretty pricey! What would you suggest?

[@1iving2di3]

Lone wolf are expensive because their made for the diehard hunters who venture miles into the wood or swamp, hence their lightweight. They also use some of the best materials and is known for their quality. So yeah, they are expensive for the weekend hunters that venture 50yrd from the road.

[@johnjiii4133]

Best climber ever! They're expensive but I love mine.

[@ZacJones]

+John JIII Oh I completely agree! worth the investment in my opinion!

[@laurendavis4404]

That’s not a sit and climb

[@davidmushinski8196]

Going up No harness not good stand doesn't look good

[@wildwesthunt17]

Klass!!!👍

[@WHITETAIL215]

Are these trends worth the money ? Light is nice but I want to feel comfortable with the sit and trusting the strength of the stand

[@ZacJones]

The comfortability is about as good as it can get for a small stand like this. My buddy has the summit I believe and its like a lazy boy in the tree. I bought this because I do a lot of camping and hunting and wanted more room for camping supplies in the truck. I'd still recommend it!

[@WHITETAIL215]

@@ZacJones yea i want somthing light easy to pack in the woods but safe and you know you don't want the weight taking away from the strength of the stand.

[@ZacJones]

@@WHITETAIL215 this might be for you, I believe it supports 350lbs but don’t quote me on that check their site out 🙌🏼

[@autopeep24]

That's not the lone Wolf sit and climb that's the lone Wolf alpha climber. You might want to change your headline, great video though

[@timsherman8701]

Thank you.

[@eightycubicft]

I believe it's called the self climber not a hand climber

[@ZacJones]

I've heard a few different terms for it and actually changed the title when a few comments said it was a hand climber

[@babysolorzano6723]

Summit are better, my opinion

[@darrylhoupt3763]

Reminds me of my loggy. Great climbing stand

[@00_ELECTRICWIZARD_00]

I have one, you end up having to order an extended traction grip or you can only climb a tree the size of a coffee can. Put aside an extra $40 for the XL traction grip

[@ZacJones]

Really I didn't know that. I bought mine in 2014 and the strap fits around trees that are about double the size of a coffee can. Great point though about spending an extra $40. You'd think they'd include it for the amount of money you spend

[@00_ELECTRICWIZARD_00]

Melrose Design Company I’m exaggerating about the coffee can haha but it does limit you too small trees. The XL grip opens up a lot more tree options.

[@matth2868]

Bigger trees are important in helping to break up your outline. This seems to be the number one thing that gets me busted in my hang on. I got some fake leaves to help and it works. Also in a larger climber allows for larger trees as well as the shooting rail. So this is great for being light and compact, I'd get busted in it for sure. Realizing you can't really ever have it all with tree stands.

[@ZacJones]

Matty W great point! I would totally opt for a bigger climber however my buddies and I always have to travel and camp where we hunt so I have to go light weight and compact able for the car ride! You really do need a good stance when shooting out of this climber, if not you can easily get kicked out of it!

[@eightycubicft]

I know, I sound like a hater but I'm not

[@ZacJones]

No worries! Ya I def made a mistake when referring it to a hand climber. Thanks for watching and commenting and I hope you enjoyed the review!

[@Greengoblin2345]

No one ever shows how to get down

[@zzz7zzz9]

It's the exact same, just descending. How would you think it is?

[@brianbbb7931]

That’s not a sit and climb.

[@ZacJones]

Brian Bbb I know it’s a hand climber. The thumbnail couldn’t be changed

[@rorynelson7548]

How the hell do you get your pack and rifle up there too tho

[@ZacJones]

Rory Nelson I usually keep my pack and rifle at the base of a tree and tie some rope around the bag and the rifle (unloaded of course). Once I’m in position up in the tree I’ll start pulling it up to me. You can buy tree hooks at Walmart for a few bucks. Screw the hook in the tree and that’s where your pack will sit. Hope that helps

[@rorynelson7548]

Thanks. Was wondering if that was about the only way

[@Lyteskin0228]

Shweet!!!!

[@rjosephinterrante621]

Do you find the platform a little small?

[@ZacJones]

+R Joseph Interrante I thought I would but after getting it there is plenty of room and I don't really feel like I'm going to fall off either when I stand!

[@jamesgmac2258]

I was wondering the same thing! How big are you? I'm 6'2 230. I don't want to have too much of my ass hanging off of it. Lol

[@MrTNBassmaster]

I went with the hand climber 2 from long wolf and has bigger bottom platform.

[@HookSettinHooligans]

Cheap crap I'll stick with my summitt sentry sd I'll take the extra weight to feel safer.

[@neejvaj7561]

If you want to hunt don't be afraid the 20lbs and lot more safety. I don't like this climber.

[@augustsgray]

BIG mistake not to be wearing a full body harness while demonstrating the use of this tree stand. Harness should be attached to tree at ground level and slid up tree while climbing.

[@ZacJones]

I agree I probably should have had one on, but I felt like only being 5'-6' off the ground wasn't too bad. Trust me when I'm out there for real I ALWAYS have that harness on!!

[@tdmjason]

Always that one guy that has to complain about the harness..........jeez get a grip he is 5 ft off the ground.

[@ChickensAndGardening]

@@tdmjason I think the point being, some newbies will watch this video then try it without a harness. Should *ALWAYS* have a harness on even if only demonstrating 2 ft from the ground. Make it a religion to use it so people won't ever be tempted to cheat and skip it because "I'm only going up 10 feet today"

[@tdmjason]

@@ChickensAndGardening I'll make sure I tell that to a kid or someone climbing a tree for fun...Or working off a ladder when they are hanging Xmas lights or changing a bulb.....maybe cleaning there gutters... Bet none of you have ever been over 5 ft in the air without a safety harness. Oh wait ladders and a tree stand are total different worlds....get a grip

[@johntoothman4888]

Pretty cool!!

[@ZacJones]

Thanks John, glad you like it!

[@johntoothman4888]

@@ZacJones I have an older one and I've been doing some tire kicking about getting a new one.

[@mikerobinson300]

Hi Zach, is it plastic? The footrest and seat look plastic. How many seasons is it supposed to last? Thanks. Great video.

[@stinkybuffalo]

Those components are cast aluminum. They last a long time!

[@cpullic]

Sit and climb is the only way to go 👍🏼

[@ZacJones]

C. P. I agree with that! Love it!

[@aaronmarbut1880]

Death trap.

[@ZacJones]

Always tie off!

[@samkitzmiller4302]

Summit got you beat ever time

[@ZacJones]

I've tried my buddy's summit and I have to admit it is a lot more comfortable than the lone wolf. However his model is pretty big and made it kind of difficult walking through dense brush. We do back pack hunting and usually camp with all of our stuff so I figured this model was the lightest and smallest for what I needed. Thanks for watching!

[@hubby9345]

It's hard as hell to climb

[@drivin69]

hi i wanted to let you no that your video name is not correct this is not a sit and climb it is just a climber a sit and stand has a bar that enables you to sit while you pull the the stand up it is much more easier than this model they have one released last year with the old loan wolf seat, or the sit and climb model with a regular seat... love the video thanks for sharing..

[@ZacJones]

+jason hullihen Wow! I never knew the difference between the two! I always thought it was called that, so this is just called a straight climber? And if you physically use a seat bar then its a sit and climb? Thanks for the correction, and for watching!

[@drivin69]

thank you for a great video very good demonstration... take care..