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I went looking for a replacement for my 25 year old summit.

Have you seen the MARP on the new Lone Wolf “cross over” stand? 😳😆

Those things better climb themselves and blow me going both ways!

I may be mistaken but I don’t think Lone Wolf is owned by the same guy anymore either.

But treesramds in general are insane, price wise.

Look at a local trader paper or ask around
I got two a couple years ago by mentioning it to my nephew
Turned out he had a steel summit and a aluminum one , got them both for 225.00
Both were in excellent shape
I love them , if I find an area I like , I put a cable lock on them and hunt them sometimes for weeks .
Kenneth

I like a good climber for all day gun season sits. My go to for years have been a Summit Razor SS for bow hunting any my Goliath SS for gun. Both aluminum and both good for all day sits. Not ideal for every situation but a great addition to the arsenal for when the situation calls for it. I sold my Razor 2 years ago when I took up saddle hunting. I would argue that a good saddle is just as good and a bit more versatile.

I do. I use Summit Titans. I have two. I can drive them up with my ranger to whatever tree I am wanting to hunt. Strength and comfort are high priority as I am not hauling it on my back. Plus I’m a big boy.

That's correct. Andrae D'Acquisto sold his original company in 2006 IIRC.

I use my original Lone Wolf 20 y/o climber a couple of times throughout each year. If it needed replacing (beyond the traction belts), I'd buy another - 20 ft in the air is not the time I'll sweat a cheaper (and bulkier) alternative. And, in times when folks are hyper-sensitive to where things are made, you get a 100% made-in-America stand, using metal made here as well.

But if size and extreme comfort are a higher priority than portability, there are better options.

I haven't been in a tree in more years then I can remember. That said I do have 2 Summit Goliaths collecting dust in my garage. I'd originally bought 'em for my sons who have used them sparingly. I may give one a whirl later this year.

Were I in the market today for a climber I'd strongly consider Cougar Claw Treestands. USA made in Foley, Alabama. I've read nothing but positive reviews about the stands and the owner.

Here's another option, one of which I just got delivered, still sitting in the box in my garage; a tripod stand, Millennium T-100 Tripod.

My oldest son has turned me onto a big 10 point, which he swears is every bit of 180," but this buck, and I'm sure several others, lives in an area overgrown with head-high brambles, small pines, and stunted trees, none of which are over 8.'

Hopefully this tripod will give me just enough height to see into the buck's lair, and maybe even get off a shot.

He may have sold it but I’m 99% sure he was the guy demoing that new stand at a saddlehunter YouTube vid I was just watching. He must still be associated with the company some how.

Yep, he now operates under Lone Wolf Custom Gear (he kept the rights to the name).

Summit Goliath for me if I'm in a climber

The saddles are interesting.

I'm too old to climb trees anymore. Haven't used one in years and my last one is rotting at the bottom of the last tree I used it in . I use either a popup or a tripod now days. Both work just as good for me . I set the popup where I want to hunt 4 weeks before season so the deer are used to seeing it and hearing it when the wind blows by the time I'm ready to use it . The tripods are up all year and get used for coyotes during the off season. I got one I been using 15 years and it's still as stable as it was the day I put it up. It is harder to get into than it was 15 years ago but that is to be expected. Gonna put up an 8 footer I bought last year at the end of season when the prices were down but I will mostly hunt from the popup.

It's been a couple of years since I used a climber. Lone Wolf hand climber was my go to then because of the size/weight. Summits were the most comfortable of all I tried.

Last several years I've been using a saddle. Sometimes with the LW hand climber seat as a platform, other times with a small/light lockon so I have the option to sit.

Still use a lot of lockons known spots on private land that I'll leave up all season. I use a saddle in them rather than a harness...gives so many options to position yourself.

Summit Viper here. Very comfortable stand and easy to climb with. Bulky to pack through the woods. I put a set of MOLLE shoulder straps and waistbelt on the Summit and it is better but it is nowhere near as compact as my son's Lone Wolf.

Many, many times

Since about 1988 - give or take.

I did for several years.

Summit Goliath ( larger framed viper ) and API magnum.

I like the rigid frame climbers because they stayed the same size as the tree tapered..

Ol man style stands would get smaller across the back as you went up.

Now, i hunt box stands.. get out of the rain with room for my heater, snacks, and a book to read 😂😂🤣😂

Big fan of the API's myself.

Not sure if I’m too old to climb trees, but clearly I’m too old to fall out of them. I’m done with hunting aloft, except from elevated terrain locations, which fortunately are common where I hunt. I picked up a tripod stool with a 21” seat height that weighs the same as my safety harness and attaches neatly to my pack. I also have a cushion seat with a supported backrest and backpack straps for those places where I know there are handy logs and rocks to sit on. It can hold some stuff like a quiver, jacket, water jug, etc, and I added a chest strap. So far this season I’ve seen a lot of deer from the ground, so it’s working for me.

Summit for the win, they don't nest and pack as easy as an API, but once on the tree I do not think you can beat a Summit, we have 4 and love them, can climb up and down silently (no API chain rattle), and comfortable as hell. I picked up an as new Titan for $200 on FB Marketplace.