Tree Stands, hanger or climber?

[Franko Manini]

Guys,

Looks like I might spend some time hunting deer and elk during archery season on the mainland. I'm hearing that I need to get a tree stand. What do you like/hate about either hang on stands or climbers? Which do you have, which ones would you recommend?

If you suggest a hang on, stand, then what steps or other utility do you use to get up the tree?

I need to put an order in pretty soon so any early advice would be great ly appreciated.

[Buck]

I have both a climber and hangon i tend too use the climber the most as it keeps me mobile.My climber is a lonewolf alpha sit and climb very good quality though pricey.My hangon is a Gorilla King Kong which i bought at Canadian tire it is a very solid treestand i would get climbing sticks screwing in steps is hard work.Cabela's has a great selection

[Bow Walker]

Franko - here ya go!
http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=11578

My vote is for a climber. Much less hassle and way more portable - plus easier to set up and use.

[GoatGuy]

Both, self-climbers are a lot noisier getting up the tree so if you're sitting in the same spot and have a ladder that's easy to set up the hanger is the way to go IMHO. If you're changing spots a self-climbers the way to go - lighter the better.

[hunter1947]

I have a brand new self climer that i never used ,just piked it up last year ,if you want franko you can use it this year on your trip and see if you like it or not ,i have it shoved up in my attic http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/icons/icon7.gif. hunter 1947.

[The Hermit]

Wow nice offer Wayne!!!

[Franko Manini]

I have a brand new self climer that i never used ,just piked it up last year ,if you want franko you can use it this year on your trip and see if you like it or not ,i have it shoved up in my attic http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/icons/icon7.gif. hunter 1947.

Sign me up big buddy!

Let's talk next week as discussed.

[hunter1947]

You bet http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/icons/icon7.gif hunter 47.

[mark]

[quote=Franko Manini]Guys,

Looks like I might spend some time hunting deer and elk during archery season on the mainland. I'm hearing that I need to get a tree stand.

Ive been hunting deer and elk succesfully for a long time and ive never used a tree stand. You definately dont NEED one!!!