If you did not see my post yesterday, I am trestandless at the moment. The one treestand I have had forever was about 10 years old and very heavey and clunky, but I felt safe up in the tree in it. It was also a gift from my grandmother one Christmas...so I have never been shopping for a treestand. I am trying to get one on a budget (since I had not planned on this purchase right now)...so price is a big factor (I would like to stay around $200 or less).

I plan to run to basspro and get one this Saturday so I can hunt next week. Looking at the BassPro site, for price, the API Hi-Point and the Gorilla Greyback climber are at the low end. The Gorilla Greyback Stealth HX is a step up and looks good for the price, but there is at least one bad review on it. The Summit 180 degree is on sale...it has the the most positive reviews...also the one I am leaning towards, but over what I want to spend by $40 or so after tax.

Anyone use any of these climbers? Aside from price, I have a little fear of heights...so feeling safe will be a factor. Of those four, I think the API and the Summit look safer than the Gorillas.

I am sure everyone has their favorites and their experiences. Any input (or if you have a "write in" suggestions to add to the list that I could easily get this weekend) would be appreciated.

Thanks,