Climber recommendation for a rookie climber

[Hoggin]

So I'm thinking about getting a climber and wanted to get the input of experienced climbers. I've never done it so I'd like a climber that is easy to learn and safe. Possibly add a Sherpa system to it (http://sherpahunting.com/index.html) to turn it into a game cart.

Thanks in advance.

 

[mike84z28]

So I'm thinking about getting a climber and wanted to get the input of experienced climbers. I've never done it so I'd like a climber that is easy to learn and safe. Possibly add a Sherpa system to it (http://sherpahunting.com/index.html) to turn it into a game cart.

Thanks in advance.

ALWAYS wear a safety harness ! I have used several climbers and currently have an Ole man that's very easy to climb with but heavy to tote and a Summit viper that's very light and comfy. Can't stress the safety harness enough as I know quite a few guys that had falls. Practice a few times on a tree in your yard to get used to it, it's really not difficult at all.

 

[Hoggin]

Roger that re: harness.

I'm thinking of Treewalker (http://www.treewalkertreestands.com). Their spikes that grab the tree seem to be better designed than other systems. It's a 19# system plus 11# Sherpa is 30# backpackable tree climber and game cart. Would be interested to hear of anyone who has used a Treewalker and other systems for a side by side comparison.

 

[Blue Diamond]

bEEN using a Tree Lounge for many years and u can get the wheel system from them also to roll your deer out easily.

 

[Whitebread]

I cant stress enough use a harness and know how to use it. I used to only use the harness once in place but dont be stupid like I was. You can screw up fast than you realize. My Ole Man climber is really nice and the top and bottom are attached so you should never completely loose the bottom. But I have had the bottom come out from under me and my harness wasn't hooked to the tree. Let me tell you hanging on to the top while slowly lowering yourself to the bottom to try to lock it back in is for the birds. Also oak trees can get slippery than owl poo and the bark of pines will sluff off under the climber. Don't get me wrong I love my climber but it requires patients and practice. Be safe and enjoy the freedom.

A side note the ole man used to be made to pack it on your back I havent looked at those things in years but if they still do that it works well. We used to pack our all over WMA's in MS that didn't allow much atv access.

 

[EightySix]

I love my summit viper

 

[NORSEWOLF]

Summit Viper is awesome.
Very light.
Very safe.
Can't fall out wnt napping.

 

[LAram567]

I have a treewalker and a summit Goliath. The summit is really comfortable, but it's on the heavy side and it's hard to bow hunt out of since it's a rifle stand. The treewalker is extremely stable because of the spikes and it's still pretty comfy. I did lose a lot of faith in the summit a few years ago; in the middle of a morning hunt the summit randomly slid down the tree a couple feet. Talk about an a**hole puckering experience. Thankfully I had a harness on.


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[LACamper]

Please guys unload before coming down. Even better, lower the gun and back down on a rope before climbing down...

 

[3fifty7]

Love my Summit Goliath after I cut away the majority of the seat.
Get a pull up rope for your gun/bow.
Safety Harness
Safety Harness
Safety Harness
Be sure your bottom is attached to your top.


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[sandman7925]

Always tie a rope from the top half to the bottom half. If not you might be "bear huggin" it down.


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[LACamper]

Always tie a rope from the top half to the bottom half. If not you might be "bear huggin" it down.


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Or trying to base jump using a camo jacket...

 

[tallwalker]

I have a Summit and yes, ALWAYS tether the top and bottom. I use mine when I pick a tree ahead of time and am able to leave it at the base brushed in so I don't have to carry it. When I do have to pack in any distance or have irregular trees I don't bother with it. For that, I use a Simmons woodpecker, a handful of bolts and a Greene tree saddle. Even at my age I can carry that!

 

[Hoggin]

I went with a Treewalker. The spikes seem significantly more slip resistant and it's 100% made in America. Upgraded the harness. Now I just need to learn how to use it! Thanks for the advise.