Everything You Need to Know About Climber Tree Stands - Mobile Hunting Series I

[@rogergauthier2769]

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 .

[@zone10outdoors]

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. 👍

[@SufferingOutdoors]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Good tips on checking belts and bolts. You can finally get belts again from Lone Wolf Custom Gear!

[@Kanook99]

Good job. Always looking to learn. Thanks

[@gmshep717sdad]

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!

[@SufferingOutdoors]

A hand saw is an absolute must! I did forget to mention it but always have one in my pack. Thanks!

[@thelibertyprojects.4747]

The foundry I used to work at poured the platforms for lone wolf. They were a huge pita if anyone was wondering.

[@blairfritz3798]

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

[@SufferingOutdoors]

Thanks for watching and your suggestion. I am definitely taking that into consideration for this hunting season! Better to be safe than sorry.

[@ianhoose4784]

Good luck this fall John. Looking forward to seeing your hunts!!

[@SufferingOutdoors]

Thanks Ian, to you as well! It will be here before we know it!

[@enjoytheoutdoors101]

Great info!! I like that pull up technique, that's a great tip.

[@SufferingOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! I like your name and agree 100%!

[@tommyeastham7684]

Good informative video. Good luck with ur channel.

[@SufferingOutdoors]

Thanks for watching! Good luck this season!

[@RDO156]

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.

[@MajorHoss]

Yeah it’s called tie them together

[@RDO156]

@@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.

[@harleydavidson2349]

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.

[@SufferingOutdoors]

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.

[@r-n-jhomesteadlife4800]

Awesome set up. We hunt the PA mountains too and am always looking for a better mobile system. Is that hand climber available now?

[@SufferingOutdoors]

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!

[@codymashburn5647]

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.

[@SufferingOutdoors]

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.

[@evanclough4124]

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

[@evanclough4124]

Cross overs looks badass but Goddarn 1000

[@evanclough4124]

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

[@nowayhunting]

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.

[@SufferingOutdoors]

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

[@nowayhunting]

Thank you.I will check out that harness. Have a safe and successful season.@@SufferingOutdoors

[@TheSioutdoors]

I have that stand also, good luck with that thing at 47. I have switched to saddle hunting

[@SufferingOutdoors]

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!

[@chippooutdoors5325]

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[@marshallxiong5839]

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!

[@SufferingOutdoors]

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.

[@w.glennrobbins1799]

Have a saddle set up for this season, not throwing out my api climber just yet .

[@SufferingOutdoors]

Climber is still a great tool!

[@SticksSteelAboveBelow]

Speaking of not getting stuff hung up, reverse you straps so the belts are down, you won't get them snagged that way

[@SufferingOutdoors]

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.

[@chippooutdoors5325]

do you have link to your harness

[@SufferingOutdoors]

Thanks for watching, this is what I use. amzn.to/3NVmmko

[@_stew52_]

I can’t even get my bottom or top to stick right half the time. I ain’t doing no pull up😂

[@dwhunter8904]

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.

[@SufferingOutdoors]

Coke or Pepsi, Ford or Chevy, summit vs. Lone Wolf pretty much how it goes haha.

[@gfy86]

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

[@JohnnyDragon25]

what part of PA are you hunting?

[@SufferingOutdoors]

Thanks for watching, I hunt North Central PA. Around Williamsport.

[@johnjohnson1313]

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)

[@Jefestephens]

I will keep my 180 pounds in the sit and climb 💀 I only got a few pull ups in me my dude.

[@SufferingOutdoors]

Haha yeah it can be tough, especially after a couple sits in the middle of the season and your worn out.

[@jacka2307]

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