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Best Climbing Treestand For A Woman???????Need Advice

22K views 28 replies 22 participants last post by  slayer1962  
#1 ·
Hey guys, the little lady has been hunting for four years now and has taken some nice deer from the ground and from ladder stands. She wants to step it up a notch this year and become more mobile which clearly will provide more opprotunities. She is 5'1 and 110lbs, she has tried my summit viper and does decent with it BUT its to bulky for her to put on her back and pack in. I need a climber that is light, easy to set up, safe and good for her small frame to carry. Does anyone have any reccomendations on a climber that would best suit her? And before I get the typical comments about your wife/girlfriend hunting with you, why are you doing that etc etc, shes my best friend and one hell of a girl. She does not intrude when its time to hunt with my buddies and has dinner waiting when I get home, shes a def keeper which is why we are getting married in September. I just want to expand her/our opprotunities to hunt together and not be limited like we have been due to lack of mobility. Thanks for the advice!!
 
#2 ·
I have a lone wolf hand climber combo. Super light and a hell of a lot easier to pack in vs a summit. It packs very flat. Problem is that it's a hand climber and may be tougher for her to climb with vs something like a summit where you sit and climb. Just an option.
 
#4 · (Edited)
I am 5'4" 115 lbs, and use a Lone Wolf Sit And Climb which is super easy to use. However, not the easiest to handle when packing in video equipment along with a hunting backpack and then a bow or gun, but once you start moving, it's fine. Only problem is if she then shoots a deer . . . no way will she get it all out plus a deer in one trip.
 
#5 ·
thanks guys, I did a google search and a woman said the api grandslam was light and easy for her. I have only ever had loggys and summits. Anyone know anything about the api's? and I looked into lone wolf but I do think she will need a sit and climb type and cabelas has them for like $430 which is a tad steep. Ideas?
 
#6 ·
thanks ms grit, im not concerned with her being by herself because for this season at least I will be with her on every outing. I will handle the dragging and heavy work, I just need a stand she can walk in with a good distance and not be to heavy/bulky/awkward for her. Also setting up needs to be easy in the dark. What exact model do you have grit? You know what Danielle looks like, you think she could handle the stand you have?
 
#7 ·
I am sure she could, but if you'd like we could meet up and she can try it to see of it is a climber she likes and can work with. The one I have is the Sit and Climb Combo.
 
#8 ·
Timbertall treestands. Lightest out there. I had one and recently sold it for a tree walker because I got a little bit too big for the model I had. There are a few different types of models that they make. Very quality stand also as the in tree adjustment knob which comes in handy especially for beginners. deffinetely check it out I think it would be a perfect match and exactly what your looking for.
 
#9 ·
thanks ms grit, sent you a pm. Bowhunternj I will google the company right now, thank you for the input! I want to get it soon and let her practice a bit before the season starts.
 
#21 ·
thanks guys, I will keep do some research tnite after work, I think we will meet up with ms grit sometime very soon and see if the lone wolf will work for my fiancé if not the viper which is what I have may be good, the mini version, and the timbertall stands are like 11 lbs on average so we have some options.
 
#26 ·
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This X-Stand Ultra Lightweight Climber Tree Stand is designed for both the gun and bow hunter, with aluminum construction that makes it strong and light, and ready to backpack into the deep woods. Gets you up there fast with the classic sit-and-stand method. Get yours here the smart way,
Made from aircraft-grade aluminum for lightweight durability
300-lb. weight capacity is large enough to hold bigger guys
31" x 21"w. foot platform gives you enough room to stretch your legs
10" x 19" x 19"h. seat for maximum comfort
3" padded seat provides enough cush for your tush
Flex arms keep the cable cinched tight to the tree
Lay flat design for easy backpacking
Bar can be flipped up for use as a shooting rail
Weighs 12 lbs.
 
#28 ·
It's been a hard job to suggest a tree stand without knowing the height and the weight of its user. Last month I've purchased a Summit branded tree stand for my sister who's a seasoned hunter. the model I choose was the Summit Titan SD Climbing Tree stand. It was studied enough for her weight. Note that she's a 5'4" medium weight girl. After all the purchase was a great value for money.