I am going to bear hunt this fall. The problem is I will be on public land and can't leave a lock-on or a ladder stand in the woods so I need to buy a climber. I've never used one before. I am 6'4" and 240lbs and have size 14 boots. So, a small one wouldn't be for me. What are your thoughts on a model that might be for me and why??? Thanks!
Well I'm not 6'4" 240 lol, but I love my Summit Viper. Easy to set up, easy to haul, and easy to climb.
Give the Equalizer a hard look. They adjust to the tree and they have a new larger one. I think the web site is equalizertreestands.com.
I am 6'2" 250 lbs and have a Loggy Bayou and love it! Comfy seat and great size and easy to pack! I have Summit Cobra also but use the Loggy over it!
The Summit Goliath and the Summit Viper are the same stands except for the Goliath is 2 inches wider and I think it only adds less than a pound. That caused me to pick the Goliath as I like roomy stands. It has a 350 weight capacity of my memory is any good. I would strongly suggest the Goliath for a large guy. That is what I have and I'm not the type of guy to rationalize his purchase buy suggesting it's the greatest thing to others because I have it. Good luck. http://www.summitstands.com/catalog.aspx?catid=goliath Edit: I just looked it up and the Viper has a 300lbs limit and the Goliath has 350lbs plus is 2" wider. It weights 1 extra pound. Goliath: Shares the same versitility as the Viper SS - A great gun or bow stand! 2" wider seat climber gives you extra room. Weight capactiy increased to 350 pounds. Two piece seat buckles allow for height adjustment AND allow you to remove the seat quickly. Solid front bar makes climbing easy and works well as a gun rest. Thick Pads cover the arm rests and front bar so you are totaly comfortable. Enclosed Packet includes 4 point safety harness, RapidClimb Stirrups, All neccesary pads, hardware, ropes and straps. 5 year limited warranty. Weight: 21 lbs. (Aluminum Construction) Tree size: 8 to 20 inches Seat height: Adjustable Seat Size: (base) 18" wide by 12" long (back rest) 12" wide by 20" long Overall Size: 20" wide by 36" long Platform Area: 20" wide by 28 3/4" long Seat Frame size: (inside) 21.75" wide by 26.5" long Weight Limit: 350 lbs. Viper Versatile - Lower the seat for gun hunting and raise it for bow. You have room either way. Our lightest sit and stand climber. Two piece seat buckles allow for height adjustment AND allow you to remove the seat quickly. Solid front bar makes climbing easy and works well as a gun rest. Enclosed Packet includes 4 point safety harness, RapidClimb Stirrups, All necessary pads, hardware, ropes and straps. 5 year limited warranty. Weight: 20 lbs. (Aluminum Construction) Tree size: 8 to 20 inches Seat height: Adjustable via buckles Seat Size: (base) 18" wide by 12" long (back rest) 12" wide by 20" long Overall Size: 20" wide by 36" long Platform Area: 20" wide by 28 3/4" long Seat Frame size: (inside) 19.75" wide by 26.5" long Weight Limit: 300 lbs.
my brother is 6'3 and 250, he has a summit climber and loves it, i'm not posiitive which summit it is but i could find out.
I have a Summit Viper that I really like. You might like the Summit Goliath which is the larger version of the Viper.
