Aluminum vs. Steel Climbers

[bowhuntntxn]

How so? Do they have deadening stuff in them?



On mine, the seat is really comfortable. Any time I flip the footrest out and stretch out, it's all I can do to stay awake.

Yes, the SD stands for silent something. Which means it is foam filled to deaden the sound when you knock the two metal pieces together. It adds a little weight and isn't that much quieter IMO.

[BigRed323]

Yes, the SD stands for silent something. Which means it is foam filled to deaden the sound when you knock the two metal pieces together. It adds a little weight and isn't that much quieter IMO.

What climber would you recommend then? Don't know much about climbers or tree stands at all.

[BigRed323]

How so? Do they have deadening stuff in them?



On mine, the seat is really comfortable. Any time I flip the footrest out and stretch out, it's all I can do to stay awake.

Oh ok. guess you meant sleepy instead of sorry lol

[BolilloLoco]

Aluminum.
There are lots of good climbers out there. The Viper is one of them.

[krisw]

Oh ok. guess you meant sleepy instead of sorry lol

Yeah. They bring out the lazy.

[bowhuntntxn]

What climber would you recommend then? Don't know much about climbers or tree stands at all.

OL man alumalite and summit viper(guess they are all now SD) would be my first two choices. Lone wolf assault hand climber is very nice and easy as pie to climb with, but it sure is pricey!!

Learning to use one is really simple, and once you get it, you can figure out ways to climb faster and quieter.

Here are some tips that might come in handy for you.
1. Always keep the top and bottom lashed or tied together. Nothing worse than dropping the bottom section to the ground and having to try to get down with just the top.
2. Hook up before you climb up. Don't ever think you won't need a harness until you get in place. IMO you need it as soon as you start to go up, and until your feet touch the ground again.
3. Evaluate exactly what you do and don't need in your pack. Remember you are carrying everything in and out on your back. So do you really need two grunt calls and rattling antlers in October? The less weight you carry around, the less you will sweat, your legs won't be so fatigued before you even climb, and you have less to haul up with you.
4. Do not climb dead trees, leaning trees or super skinny trees. Dead trees can kill you, leaning trees are just uncomfortable and skinny trees will move every time the wind blows or you look around.
5. Trees taper as you climb. So remember that and set your cables accordingly. Meaning if your platforms are level at the bottom of the tree, they will be leaning down as you go higher and the tree gets smaller. Set them so your bottom platform is at an upward angle and climb until it becomes level. You can adjust the top if needed while standing on the bottom section.

Hope this information helps some and it all comes from years of climbing trees to kill stuff. Good lucky with your choice.

[krisw]

Some good tips. Definitely don't take anything you don't need. Summit used to put a cord to attach the two pieces. Not sure if they still do.

Get something to haul your junk up the tree. I hate climbing pine trees too.