I don’t use a climber anymore. I had one partially collapse on me about 23’ up a few years ago. I was thankfully able to get down. I don’t trust them. And further, even with a harness on. I would have been stuck because I was hunting alone. I only use saddle or hang on now with climbing sticks. If the stand fails, the saddle prevents any free fall if tethered right, and I can get down with the climbing sticks. I feel much safer!
Thats a wild story and I'm glad your ok! I plan to stay around 8 foot myself cause I'm really nervous with heights. I will look more into saddles too thanks.
Thanks for including the entrapment. As long as you tie the bottom to the top so the bottom can not side down when no press, you should be ok. That is the most comfortable tree stand I have hunted.
@TXReelandBow thanks for watching! I try to be pretty genuine so if the camera is running and I make a goof, it's most likely getting in the video lol. And I can't wait to actually hunt in it. I'm sure I'll get used to it after an hour or so
Take this advice. Go to third hand archery and order you some stabilizer straps and you won’t regret it . They will lock the top and bottom tightly to the tree plus keeps you from accidentally dropping the bottom . They also take the place of the strap to nest it together. I been using a summit for years and these straps make a world of difference.
Thanks! My summit actually came with anchor straps that I use out in the field. Also came with a tether for the top and bottom. Thanks for watching and the tips!
@@TRP_Outdoors The third hand archery ones are a must have. You won't need the tether strap if you use the 3rd hand archery ones. They also have a very good bow holder which will allow you to climb with your bow in the holder.
I appreciate the realness of this. I tried a climber for the first time recently and experienced a lot of what you did. Got stuck getting out, about lost my platform, luckily it was attached tot he top. Thanks for the video and know you’re definitely.
Don't forget to strap your top piece to the tree once you're at the height that you wanted. I use a ratchet straps. Also always connect the two piece together, have a tether rope in between them. Be safe out there.
If you actually read the complete instructions on how to assemble and use BEFORE you attempt to use and practice with it at low levels you should have no problems. I am 76 and have been using the Summit climber, along with tree saddles, since my late 30's and never had a mishap. All straps, ropes and harnesses came with mine and used properly they work flawlessly with no mishaps.
I've been up and down a few times now. I definitely take my time with it and make sure the bottom and seat are set. Don't wanna fall out. Thanks for watching!
I had a Summit Viper years ago and it was ok but loud and clunky. Since then it's been either a regular 1.5 man tree stand or slowly getting used to my saddle. Id scrap that stupid tree wrap tether and get a lifeline, that way if something goes wrong up there you can still get down. A lifeline with a Prusik knot is super easy to move up and down and inches tight if something happens.
Thanks for the input. I've been looking at saddles since I bought this stand because of the reasons you mentioned. Thanks for watching and good luck out there!
Thanks for the video. I'm in the same boat as you. I've been hunting a few years now, but have always been able to go on private land with elevated box blinds. But I've lost access to that land. So public land it is. So I'm looking to get my first tree stand. And I'm not crazy about heights either. Did you get used to the climber?
Thanks for watching! Yes I got some what used to it but I still take my time going up and down. Make sure the top or bottom is solid before moving to go up or down. Once your in there it's fine. I did a 7 hour sit not to long ago
Im pretty sure the reason you got stuck i because your seat isn’t in the right place 😂😂 Its supposed to be behind the top bar😂 And side note always leave your top part above waist height so you don’t get stuck and it’s easier to get out if you turn around 😂😂
I don’t use a climber anymore. I had one partially collapse on me about 23’ up a few years ago. I was thankfully able to get down. I don’t trust them. And further, even with a harness on. I would have been stuck because I was hunting alone. I only use saddle or hang on now with climbing sticks. If the stand fails, the saddle prevents any free fall if tethered right, and I can get down with the climbing sticks. I feel much safer!
Thats a wild story and I'm glad your ok! I plan to stay around 8 foot myself cause I'm really nervous with heights. I will look more into saddles too thanks.
Thanks for including the entrapment. As long as you tie the bottom to the top so the bottom can not side down when no press, you should be ok. That is the most comfortable tree stand I have hunted.
@TXReelandBow thanks for watching! I try to be pretty genuine so if the camera is running and I make a goof, it's most likely getting in the video lol. And I can't wait to actually hunt in it. I'm sure I'll get used to it after an hour or so
Have your cables to the tightest sets possible. Higher you go smaller the tree goes. I got up about 30ft and have no issues
Take this advice. Go to third hand archery and order you some stabilizer straps and you won’t regret it . They will lock the top and bottom tightly to the tree plus keeps you from accidentally dropping the bottom . They also take the place of the strap to nest it together. I been using a summit for years and these straps make a world of difference.
Thanks! My summit actually came with anchor straps that I use out in the field. Also came with a tether for the top and bottom. Thanks for watching and the tips!
@@TRP_Outdoors The third hand archery ones are a must have. You won't need the tether strap if you use the 3rd hand archery ones. They also have a very good bow holder which will allow you to climb with your bow in the holder.
@LionelMoreland-c7i ill give it a look! Thanks
Ok i was dying laughing watching that descent 😅😅😅.
Thanks for checking it out!
Make sure you connect both stands together and strap top stand to the tree. Good luck
Good tip! Thank you very much for watching!
I appreciate the realness of this. I tried a climber for the first time recently and experienced a lot of what you did. Got stuck getting out, about lost my platform, luckily it was attached tot he top. Thanks for the video and know you’re definitely.
Bring the top down far enough to step over, that's what I do now. Thanks for watching!!
Don't forget to strap your top piece to the tree once you're at the height that you wanted. I use a ratchet straps. Also always connect the two piece together, have a tether rope in between them. Be safe out there.
Thank you! That's great advice for everyone watching as well
If you actually read the complete instructions on how to assemble and use BEFORE you attempt to use and practice with it at low levels you should have no problems. I am 76 and have been using the Summit climber, along with tree saddles, since my late 30's and never had a mishap. All straps, ropes and harnesses came with mine and used properly they work flawlessly with no mishaps.
U have to play with with everything to get it right for you. Main thing is make sure top amd bottom are tethered together so you dont drop it 20 ft up
I've been up and down a few times now. I definitely take my time with it and make sure the bottom and seat are set. Don't wanna fall out. Thanks for watching!
I had a Summit Viper years ago and it was ok but loud and clunky. Since then it's been either a regular 1.5 man tree stand or slowly getting used to my saddle. Id scrap that stupid tree wrap tether and get a lifeline, that way if something goes wrong up there you can still get down. A lifeline with a Prusik knot is super easy to move up and down and inches tight if something happens.
Thanks for the input. I've been looking at saddles since I bought this stand because of the reasons you mentioned. Thanks for watching and good luck out there!
Thanks for the video. I'm in the same boat as you. I've been hunting a few years now, but have always been able to go on private land with elevated box blinds. But I've lost access to that land. So public land it is. So I'm looking to get my first tree stand. And I'm not crazy about heights either.
Did you get used to the climber?
Thanks for watching! Yes I got some what used to it but I still take my time going up and down. Make sure the top or bottom is solid before moving to go up or down. Once your in there it's fine. I did a 7 hour sit not to long ago
Some will bend at waist
Im pretty sure the reason you got stuck i because your seat isn’t in the right place 😂😂
Its supposed to be behind the top bar😂
And side note always leave your top part above waist height so you don’t get stuck and it’s easier to get out if you turn around 😂😂
Noted! I still got some practice to do for sure, thanks for watching!
Aren't you suppose to put your leg over the seat and onto the bottom part of climber making sure to disconnect from tree harmnes connection
Yeah probably hahahaha this was literally my first time winging it. I'm much better with it now! Thanks for watching!
Not to offend but your pushing the size limit of that stand. I had to get the titan just to be within the weight spec.
Appreciate the input, I've actually lost even more weight since this video thanks for watching!
Best decision I made was to sell my climber and buy a saddle
If I cant get comfortable in the stand maybe a saddle will be the next thing I try.
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