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I've been wondering how to handle this situation and how some of you handle this. When you come to a tree thats much wider and the trunk and thins out as you go up makes the climber point at a downward angle. Makes for a very unstable feeling and you can't get as high as you would like. How do you guys fix this issue?
 
Tilt the stand way up at the bottom of the tree so it levels out as you climb. You definitely don't want the stand tilted down when you get to your hunting height. Very dangerous. If it is tilted down, climb back down and readjust your stand.
 
My climber has a leveling system. Meaning that I can adjust the angle of the climber when I'm in the tree via knobs that you turn. It's a really cool set up.
 
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either tilt it up at start or find another tree. sometimes the bottom of my climber is about 4 feet off the ground when I start.
 
jb3 said:
either tilt it up at start or find another tree. sometimes the bottom of my climber is about 4 feet off the ground when I start.
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Ditto. I have to grab hold of the top piece of my climber and pull myself up to the foot piece.
 
TheMMAn said:
Here's a pretty slick solution for Summit users. I put a bungee for this on my stand last weekend, but have not had to use it yet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N93PYwmf ... re=related
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I can see that it would work, but what happens if the stand somehow slips off your heels while you are adjusting it? You're screwed! It only takes a minute to climb back down and adjust it safely on the ground. For me, the litmus test is whether I would allow my son to do it and the answer is definitely no. In my younger (more invincible) years I would have done it in a heartbeat though.
 
Pursuit Hunter said:
TheMMAn said:
Here's a pretty slick solution for Summit users. I put a bungee for this on my stand last weekend, but have not had to use it yet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N93PYwmf ... re=related
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I can see that it would work, but what happens if the stand somehow slips off your heels while you are adjusting it? You're screwed! It only takes a minute to climb back down and adjust it safely on the ground. For me, the litmus test is whether I would allow my son to do it and the answer is definitely no. In my younger (more invincible) years I would have done it in a heartbeat though.
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I thought about that as well. But i use the straps that secure the foot platform to the main climber, so i would use these to pull it back up. I have lost my foot climber a couple of times, and was able to get the foot platform back up. Of course, if the cable came out while pulling it back up, it would make things very interesting...

I'm thinking of adding a small strap across the toe of the foot climber, so that i can secure it to my feet before i pull the trigger, and won't have to worry about it slipping.

And also, i have my handy dandy home-made retriever hook, so i don't worry about being able to recover anything that hits the ground (except me, of course)
 
I can adjust my summits cable easily and quietly on the way up if I need to. Kneel on your seat when adjusting the platform. Piece a ham:)
 
Start with it at steep angle.
Start with stand as high up the tree as you can pull yourself up into it.

Don't do some of the CRAZY things some of "us" do to adjust stand when at hunting elevation. :)
 
TNDeerGuy said:
jbow said:
Start with the stand at an extreme upward angle at the bottom. As you climb up you'll level out.
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Yep! I've been in some trees that are so wide at the base that my climber is almost at a 60 degree angle.
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that will do it
 
Thanks for posting this Poser. An Etrier is exactly what my buddy needs for some of his lock on stands. I will pass this along as we were just discussing some of his options the other day.
 
I always adjust at the base. Generally I put it on say a 20 degree upward angle. But there's been times it looks almost straight up and the first 6 feet or so is a pain.
 
Poser said:
...It also allows him to bypass the base of the tree if it is too wide. He then climbs up the Etrier onto his platform...



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That's a great idea. I love hunting double-trees, and have had to quit using them with my climber (as they are joined at the bottom)except for a couple of times that i have taken the trouble to install screw-in steps for the first 4 or 5 feet. I also have some cypress trees on an island that i hunt that this would be perfect for.

I will be adding one of these to my backpack. Thanks
 
I kneel in my seat, lean over and adjust when I get to my spot. I'm tied to the tree and the stand ain't going anywhere. I sure ain't climbing back down to readjust.
 
If I really want to hunt a certain tree I have been known to carry a section of a climbing stick with me to get me high enough to then place my stand but Poser's idea is much more feasible and packable. Good info and I'll look into one myself.
 
The cougar claw I have has two pins in one side so you can adjust it up or down; very simple but safe since the stand is always still attached to the tree.
 
Poser said:
The one caveat (there's that word again :crazy: ) is that stepping down with boots on in the dark can be a little tricky. Its not bad, but it is tricky, so really just depends on the users dexterity. With boots on, its hard to "feel" what your feet are doing and it can be a bit physical.
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What about slipping your boots off, lowering them with your gun or bow, and descending in socks? Or, carrying a pair of climbing shoes?
 
volsgo1 said:
25.00 bucks Im in. Refreshments provided???
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Yes, they are. Full menu to include:

- Braised deer shanks - participants must suck the marrow or be banned from participation without refund.
- Southwestern Squirrel
- Duck Breasts sauteed in beaver fat

A broad selection of fine whiskeys will be served, but only after climbing activities are complete. Those who overindulge may crash in yard, but will face a 4:00 am wake-up crew followed by climbing in the dark, with hang over, drills. ;)
 
This is a thread I have read over many times & keep going back to. I am gonna have to try this typy of climbing. Very informative!!!
 

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