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i was wondering i could get some help my decision on getting a tree stand. I will not be getting the Guido web this year, most likely next year. I am deciding over to get a hang on or a climber tree stand. My hunting takes place on state land.(i do both gun and bow) I was wondering what would be better suited for me a hang on or a climber. Also what are the advantages and disadvantages that come with them. My price limit will be 200 if that helps to.

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State game land you want a climber so you can take it in and out with you. That being said a good light climber is going to cost you some $$$$$ I would love to get one of those nice light lone wolf stands but I just can't afford it so I got a cheap solid one from sportsmans guide and lug it in. Usually end up being a sweaty mess!

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yeah the lone wolfs look amazing, it just the price of them are expensive i think. But i have been looking into the ol' man, gorillas, and the summits tree stands. Not sure though i just want to know what is harder to do though a climber, what if there is a branch in the way etc. but with a hang on it could be a pain setting each latter up individually.

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While climbers are limited to straight tree without many branches, I love the flexibility the offer. By the time I am at my tree, I'm up with bow in hand in fifteen minutes. I know there are some threads out there now talking about how nervous people are with them. I just don't see/feel it. It does take some getting used to so plan on spending some time pre-season climbing only a few feet off the ground to see what it feels like to tie it in, screw in your hooks, test your bow holders. There's a lot to do on that limited size platform but once you are comfortable, I feel totally safe

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Ive used both. My stand of preference is a lock on with those 3 step section climbing sticks, 3 sections and your stand strapped together and there isn't a tree you cant get into in the woods, relatively easy to set up, On state land i always pull the bottom 2 climbing stick sections and leave the third up with the stand haven't had one stolen after switching to that style of climbing sticks, But really i don't care how many limbs or how crooked the tree you can get into it with that set up, bass pro has them and a stand you should easily stay under the 200.00 mark, Ive got 5 sets and i can be up and hunting in about 10 mins. All my buddies that hunt with me have changed to this set up as well they love it, Its taken 18 yrs of hunting to come up with this set up and i dont think i will ever change, By the way Dicks has tree stands cheaper than Bass Pro and the climbing sticks at bass pro are better than the ones at dicks, jmho. In Auburn the 2 stores are across the street from one another lol

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a few of my friend have summits. I have a gorilla expedition it is a little on the heavy side but easy to use. I bought it 2 years ago thinking I would increase my chances of not getting caught by deer as much . I have not used it yet lol. alot of the area i hunt are very thick and the trees are too thin. I believe you need an 8" diameter tree for climbers to be safe and sturdy. I could be wrong good luck

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the weight and price sportsmans guide has some climbers for $89 and combo sticks hang on from $59- 89 15' some 20' side note a friend gave me su mmit climber the top rails were bent [seat] i strightened them out seems ok [ if i fall he wont be a friend any more haha] also comfort factor your sitting in this thing for 6 hrs you have bring everthing w/ you cant climb up an down w/ a climber at less w/ the combo set up you can climb in and and it portable too take w/ you end of day

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sometimes you can find a used summit on craigs list for fair prices.I got mine for 120.Its the bushwacker with out the shooting rail.Great tool for archery hunting.Get some good carrying straps.Like the millitary MOLLI pack straps of ebay for around 35.00.I just took the straps off a hiking pack i had and modified them to fit.I can now carry my summit for a long haul without it killing my shoulders.

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