Tree stands

[elmer1100]

I am going to start deer hunting this year. I am new to deer hunting ans wonder about what would
be a better stand for me. I am 50 years old and in fair shape. What would you think would be better
climbing stand or a ladder stand? I don't mind spending the money for a good stand.
Thanks for any input.

 

[hops2899]

A good ladder stand, I like the double wides.

 

[Hunter4life]

A good ladder stand, I like the double wides.

^^^this! $100-150 for a 15-18ft ladder stand will work just fine! Ground works just as good if you can see good around you.

 

[yellowhammer]

I`m close to 70,hunt 3-6 days a week during season,and still use a Treelounge.Wife does too.I go up 15-25 feet depending on where I hunt.Wife`s older`n me.Later models (Treelounges,not wives)are lighter,older ones grab the tree better.Older ones can be found for $100-$125.I`ve toted them all over GA and Tenn.,even the mountains.I switched to APIs once,then switched back to Lounges.

 

[bigweave113]

definitely a tree stand a climber you have to get used to

 

[yellowhammer]

I got used to it in one day.

 

[Powerhouse]

A ladder stand is a good option, they are cheaper and quieter when set up than a climber. But, for comfort, you just can't beat a good climber.

I have a pair of two man ladder stands set up where I hunt, but I can only sit in them for three hours max. My Summit 180 Max on the other hand, eight hours is no problem at all. It's light to pack and easy to set up as well.

FWIW, I hunt with a man in his late 70's and all he will use is a Summit.

 

[drewga11]

Depends on where I'm trying to set up. Some places I use a ladder stand because there aren't any suitable trees in the location for a climber. When I can use a climber, I use a Summit Viper.

 

[fuelman1]

Depends on where I'm trying to set up. Some places I use a ladder stand because there aren't any suitable trees in the location for a climber. When I can use a climber, I use a Summit Viper.

I'm with this. We have boxes, ladders and shooting houses on our property but I can move around with a climber and the Summit Viper is light, quiet, secure, easy to set up, and very comfortable.

 

[YOUNG GUNS]

I'd rather hunt a lock on stand. You can go a lot higher and not have a ladder as obvious to seeX