Equipment Questions

[Bulldog25]

Hoping to get lucky on some deals after Christmas and pick up some stuff for next season and I had some questions and looking for opinions.

1. Compound Bow vs Crossbow

2. Ladder vs Lock On vs Climber. Originally I thought I would get a ladder or lock on stand but the climber seems like it would be more beneficial so I could change my spots easily but I have never used one before.

 

[Nhill]

Compound vs crossbow is a pure preference decision. A crossbow will take less practice and dedication to shoot, and you will get s little more range out of it.

A lock on or ladder stand is great for leaving a stand in one place, but if I had to choose one I would definitely go with a climber. You should be somewhat in shape to use a climber though.
Whatever you use, you will absolutely need a safety harness.

 

[Bulldog25]

I've heard compounds are easier to maintain so I was leaning towards them, is that true? But I am a lefty and if someone else wanted to use my bow they wouldn't be able to so I was originally thinking crossbow.

I guess the better question would be if you had to choose to own only one stand what would it be? Ladder, lock on, or climber.

 

[roadracer]

Not sure about the "wheeled" version of crossbows but my Excalibur is very easy to maintain. I have it for my daughter and generally hunt with a compound. I have a Rush and a Diamond. Other than new strings occasionally and a good once over by a factory trained tech not much to them.

I have all three types of stands. Each has its place with the climber being most versatile for me. I have been using ground blinds a lot lately and really like the quick set up and convenience.

 

[Football Hunter]

I've heard compounds are easier to maintain so I was leaning towards them, is that true? But I am a lefty and if someone else wanted to use my bow they wouldn't be able to so I was originally thinking crossbow.

I guess the better question would be if you had to choose to own only one stand what would it be? Ladder, lock on, or climber.

Only one?No brainer,climber.

 

[Vermin93]

It's my opinion that in Tennessee your first treestand should be a climber.

If you plan to let others shoot and hunt with your bow then definitely a crossbow. Compound bows should not be shared unless you want to deal with the dreaded "buddy-fire".

 

[Todd Bell]

i shoot a barnett crossbow. im also left handed so when my son or 12 year old brother wants to go its easy to explain and is one size fits all. I prefer lock on stands. there isnt any sweating involoved climbing the tree and i feel like they are more concealed and tall than a ladder stand.

 

[slagtown_dfa]

A compound is definitely more enjoyable to shoot and more challenging/satisfying when you kill a deer. As far as a stand the climber is the way to go if you hunt several different spots. I would suggest a summit over all the others.

 

[Bulldog25]

Was leaning towards the climber just wanted some opinions. I already have 2 ladder stands.

 

[Winchester]

For a single stand the climber hands down, you can always add some loc ons or ladders later on. Compound for me, don't like much of anything about a xgun myself.

 

[Bulldog25]

Think the climber has won for which type of stand I'll get. And I agree with what slagtown said about the compound kill being more of a challenge and feeling more satisfying so I'm leaning towards that but the problem is finding a left handed one somewhere.

 

[Football Hunter]

Think the climber has won for which type of stand I'll get. And I agree with what slagtown said about the compound kill being more of a challenge and feeling more satisfying so I'm leaning towards that but the problem is finding a left handed one somewhere.

You live in Wilson co right?Id call Pointdexters on 109,or Im sure Bass pro would have some,Dicks,Academy In Mt Juliet,shouldnt be too hard.

 

[RobbyW]

If I had one stand it would be my climber. I have climbed trees close to my ladder-stands, because my climber is so much more comfortable. I can sit all day in my climber. Plus you can move it around a lot easier. I try to avoid my ladder stands because they kill my back.

 

[Bulldog25]

Think the climber has won for which type of stand I'll get. And I agree with what slagtown said about the compound kill being more of a challenge and feeling more satisfying so I'm leaning towards that but the problem is finding a left handed one somewhere.

You live in Wilson co right?Id call Pointdexters on 109,or Im sure Bass pro would have some,Dicks,Academy In Mt Juliet,shouldnt be too hard.

I hate dealing with the people at dicks especially after the recent crap they pulled when I went to buy a safe. I checked Academy website and the only one they showed was a youth I think. Wasn't thinking about pointdexters or bass pro.

 

[Boone 58]

Hoping to get lucky on some deals after Christmas and pick up some stuff for next season and I had some questions and looking for opinions.

1. Compound Bow vs Crossbow

2. Ladder vs Lock On vs Climber. Originally I thought I would get a ladder or lock on stand but the climber seems like it would be more beneficial so I could change my spots easily but I have never used one before.

Here is my two cents worth.....as long as you have the strength to pull a compound..............go with it.

Climber always first!!!! too versatile to give up or in to a ladder or lock on.......add them later to your desired spots for them..... I would never.............NEVER...........be without my climber as my primary ......and get the lightest aluminum you can!!!!!! you will only regret steel or heavy alum....go with the Summit one fro 16#'s.............
this is 40 years of wisdom, for what that is worth!!! :grin:

 

[Bulldog25]

Hoping to get lucky on some deals after Christmas and pick up some stuff for next season and I had some questions and looking for opinions.

1. Compound Bow vs Crossbow

2. Ladder vs Lock On vs Climber. Originally I thought I would get a ladder or lock on stand but the climber seems like it would be more beneficial so I could change my spots easily but I have never used one before.

Here is my two cents worth.....as long as you have the strength to pull a compound..............go with it.

Climber always first!!!! too versatile to give up or in to a ladder or lock on.......add them later to your desired spots for them..... I would never.............NEVER...........be without my climber as my primary ......and get the lightest aluminum you can!!!!!! you will only regret steel or heavy alum....go with the Summit one fro 16#'s.............
this is 40 years of wisdom, for what that is worth!!! :grin:

Thanks for the wisdom!

 

[Bulldog25]

Anyone using a Summit Viper? Or anyone have any personal experiences with them?

 

[Vermin93]

Anyone using a Summit Viper? Or anyone have any personal experiences with them?

Ha! On this site that question is like asking if anyone is using a rifle. I can't believe 50 Summit users haven't already chimed in.

 

[gatodoc]

Got a Summit Goliath that I love. Gator-n-buck can put you in a Summit right...

 

[Bulldog25]

Anyone using a Summit Viper? Or anyone have any personal experiences with them?

Ha! On this site that question is like asking if anyone is using a rifle. I can't believe 50 Summit users haven't already chimed in.

Haha. I figured people had them but I just wanted some reviews.