an API climber, a Long Wolf sit & climb. and a Timbertall. So I've tryed
most of the climbers at one time or another.
The Long Wolf carried well but I could'nt get comfortable in it and I like a securiety bar around me for in case I take a nap. The Timbertall was light
but no room to move. The Timbertall climbs nothing like the Tree Walker.
The Tree Walker has 6 heavy bolts on the plattform and 6 on the top.
to bite.
I was really surprised at how well they bite into the tree and the stand does'nt shift or move at all. The cable system uses the pin system like you said and you can see the cable through the hole. The cables did'nt drag on the tree like the Timbertall Cables do. The plastic wrap on the cables is tight and does'nt make any noise.
The stand is well balanced. I told the guy Iwould have to put a bungee on
the platform to lift with because of bad feet. He said just try it first and I would be surprised. He told the truth. Climbs easy. It's plenty wide and long. Ive spread out in my golden years. The net seat is very comfortable .You can slide the net to either end of the stand to climb with or sit on to hunt. There is an accessory called a chill pad if the net is not enough. I went for less weight. That's what I have against Summits. Too heavy and unconfortable to carry. The platform is grateing instead of bars . Won't creel your foot and easy to strap extra clothes to. There is a shooting
bar/ back rest if facing the other way you can get but I just keep my top platform about knee high and put my elbow on the rail.
It has a built in foot rest, I like comfort. The top and bottom is built so close to each others size , you don't have to bungee it together to carry.
It just snaps together and stays together till you pry them apart without
any NOISE. It carrys well. I plan on carrying my bow on my shoulder and carrying the stand with my left hand. This stand is quiet, roomy ,solid,
comfortable, climbs well, and is light and carrys well. It fits trees 8 to 26 in. wide. I have found when starting at the bottom of the tree, to set the platforms a little higher in the back than I did the Summits to level them out. No problem with a little practice. Cost was about $330.00 tax and all.
Same as most top end stands. Lifetime warrenty on stand, 3 years on net seat and cables. 100 % american manufactured. There is also a model with a removable end rail if you want an open front after you climb your tree. If I left out any thing , just ask.
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