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Post by welder on Dec 5, 2021 13:54:15 GMT -5
I have almost 20 years on my API Grand Slam Supreme. It's been a great stand and extremely comfortable. It's aluminum, BUT,it weighs 27lbs! I think I'm going to upgrade this winter. Does anyone have experience with the Lone Wolf or XOP stands that use a hand climber? They likely aren't as comfortable, but the weigh about half of what I am carrying. Any input is appreciated.
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Post by treetop on Dec 5, 2021 14:14:32 GMT -5
I have almost 20 years on my API Grand Slam Supreme. It's been a great stand and extremely comfortable. It's aluminum, BUT,it weighs 27lbs! I think I'm going to upgrade this winter. Does anyone have experience with the Lone Wolf or XOP stands that use a hand climber? They likely aren't as comfortable, but the weigh about half of what I am carrying. Any input is appreciated. I have a older summit it also is a bit heavy but I would not trade it for anything else my taxidermist has a lone wolf he’s let me use it’s a nice stand and half the weight but the stand/ foot area seems small to me I never felt comfortable standing and turning it’s also older so maybe it’s just this model or just me but I really like a bigger area for my feet other than that it was a good stand |
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Post by steiny on Dec 5, 2021 15:18:17 GMT -5
That API is a better stand than the new Summits.
I've got a Treewalker brand climber, weighs 21 lbs, not sure if you can buy them anymore, but it's a real good stand.
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Post by hornzilla on Dec 5, 2021 19:10:08 GMT -5
Stay with the API. There by far the most comfortable.
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Post by HuntMeister on Dec 5, 2021 19:15:51 GMT -5
Just my .02 worth...
I had a flip top climber for a short period of time. I did not like it for the ascend / descend part but was good once I stopped climbing and starting hunting. I have heard of the traction belts breaking as well and the belts hang up on the tree much easier than a Summit cable when climbing up.
Check out the Summit open shot, around 15 lbs I think and similar to the hand climber.
If you go with something like the Viper, get a mesh seat to put on it and get rid of that heavy luxury seat.
Put a Molle II waist belt and shoulder straps on it and that weight will seem much less.
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Dec 5, 2021 19:58:02 GMT -5
I’ve got the summit titan and although it’s heavy and I just don’t like lugging it around and setting it up. Once I’m in it I’m so comfortable I can sit for a long time and not worry about it. I use it for all my park hunts and a few other times throughout the year.
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Post by M4Madness on Dec 6, 2021 19:44:35 GMT -5
I have an API Grand Slam Lite, which weighs 21 pounds. I bet I bought it around 20 years ago as well. I also used to have an API Bowhunter, which had an open front and was 18 pounds, I believe.
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Post by sculver7 on Dec 7, 2021 7:56:24 GMT -5
I bought an API about 8 years ago that weighs 16 lbs and is the most comfortable stand I've ever sat in. Don't have any experience with XOP or Summit climbing stands.
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Post by bigbuckd on Dec 7, 2021 8:49:43 GMT -5
I have a lone wolf sit and climb. The weight and portability is great. The comfort factor is on the low side so there is a trade off. I replaced the seat with a hazmore mesh seat.
I have hunted park hunts with it in the past and guys can’t believe how low profile and efficient it is.
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