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Bringing the Climbing Stand Back in the Mix

I use all manner of stands. Currently have a lock on (Hawk), A climber (Summit - Steel), tent blind, and a Saddle system. Have even used my turkey vest.

Everything has it's place.

If I am sneaking into his bedroom, the Climber or the Saddle gets the nod. If I have a good scrape line set up, I will set up the lock on. Nice field view with a good honeysuckle edge, the tent blind is so easy to set up behind it and get a view of the field.

That being said, with my heavy Summit climber, I added a carry system that works GREAT. I can strap my small backpack to it, toss it on my shoulders and Hike in. Link below. https://a.co/d/hBDbfhC
 
REN said:
just blows my mind how much $ saddle kits are still for what you are actually getting. Minimal material, some ropes, carabiner and an aluminum platform thats tiny for $600 hahah. Thats not even adding in sticks and other stuff you may want. I get it liability or something may drive up the price but good lord ill just keep on using a climber until thats not silly
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I think they are closer to $900 these days for "kits". Seems ridiculously overpriced.
 
REN said:
just blows my mind how much $ saddle kits are still for what you are actually getting. Minimal material, some ropes, carabiner and an aluminum platform thats tiny for $600 hahah. Thats not even adding in sticks and other stuff you may want. I get it liability or something may drive up the price but good lord ill just keep on using a climber until thats not silly
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I got mine very cheap with 5 sticks saddle and 2 platforms I paid 225 for mine. I'd never have one if I had to pay full price. It's a fad and fads are expensive. No difference then sitka or first lite there stuff is crazy over priced as well. All fads. What's funny is how many people I know with a saddle thats never used one. I don't use it much at all our farms are set up for the most part but there's always holes on plans.
 
Saddles are expensive! lol. I remember the original greens saddle i had it must have weighed 10lbs by itself! lol. The sit drag with rock climbers harness was a game changer and opened up the world of saddle hunting.
 
REN said:
just blows my mind how much $ saddle kits are still for what you are actually getting. Minimal material, some ropes, carabiner and an aluminum platform thats tiny for $600 hahah. Thats not even adding in sticks and other stuff you may want. I get it liability or something may drive up the price but good lord ill just keep on using a climber until thats not silly
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I didn't pay half that. Bought mine with everything except sticks for $149. Found some sticks on sale $89.
 
I love my Summit. I use the Titan. I had a SS Goliath years ago but recently upgraded to the Titan after my storage building was broken into and about 5k worth of hunting stuff was stolen.
 
All you climber lovers in east tn (greeneville) want a summit viper sd aluminum shoot me a message. I never use them anymore and hate to see it sitting around.
 
Yep my set up is expensive, but under 10 lbs and i wear it all in and out of the woods atleast 4 days a week . I can be 20 ft up any tree in ten minutes and there is virtually no way i can fall. No sticks to fool with , no heavy cumbersome climber and zero noise!
 

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