Tree stand?

[J-F]

dprocter , used them all and settled on a Summit climber . For additional comfort get the larger size like "Golith" or now I think there is still a larger choice . Very little extra weight and the 0ne or two inches extra makes quite a difference .
That said , some EK ers like the hang ons .
Try both
Cheers

Good info, thanks.

One question: how big and tall are you?

[greybark]

J-F , good morning . Started out at 6-3 and 200lb and now at 6 -1 and 200 lb .
The reason for the extra width suggestion is that it allows you to sit with your arms comfortably inside the stand rails and hands in your warm pockets .
The slightly larger foot platform allows a bit more feet and target alignment .
Good for the bulked up wintering up clothing.
Cheers

[J_T]

J-F , good morning . Started out at 6-3 and 200lb and now at 6 -1 and 200 lb .
The reason for the extra width suggestion is that it allows you to sit with your arms comfortably inside the stand rails and hands in your warm pockets .
The slightly larger foot platform allows a bit more feet and target alignment .
Good for the bulked up wintering up clothing.
Cheers

Very important point here. If you are in a stand and 'think' you hear animals coming in, the first thing you move to get ready is your feet. If they aren't already in place. I use a fleece pillow to put my feet on my stand. This dampens any creaking or iced boots noise on steel. In early season it dampens the vibram sole against steel.

[scotty30-06]

I have a hang on stand now....but next one I buy will be a climber that way I can have one set up in a honey hole that stays for the whole season....then the climber for side excursions.

[scotty30-06]

The ease of getting up the tree and versatility seems much better then the hang on's just my opinion