Aluminum climbing tree stands--pos

[habbi_88]

Watch this video of how easily this tree stand breaks, and yes I know he is using this incorrectly but 15-20 up a tree this can easily happen. I'm in the market for a nice light weight tree stand but this video is making me second guess it.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hP8-4VnoM5M

[habbi_88]

If that link does not work search tree stand of death on YouTube. There is two clips. 1st one the upper breaks, the 2nd the lower breaks, not quite as easily, but it breaks

[Doug]

I only watched the link you put on... BS IMO.

Number one, he was on the outside using all his muscle power to push down on the very end; I believe most would have their hands on the sides, evenly distributing the weight as they use their legs to raise the lower section.

Tree Stand safety is very important, one should know the operation of the stand, how to use it properly, and be comfortable with it. A person should also always use a safety belt with a climbing rope and a prusick know combination, with it used properly no fall will be more then a few inches.

Not the style of safety harness/rope I prefer; but one that is safe none-the-less. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkqOma6tO9o

[MikePal]

if you read thru the comments section below the videos (either of them)....seems most guys see thru the ruse.

How can you blame the product if you intentionally misuse it ?

[skeeter1]

Pretty sure I could hang my truck from mine, although I would be more worried about the tree. One thing I do with my climber is keey it in the house though.

[terrym]

Looks like total BS to me. That minimal amount of effort suggests it was tampered with deliberately to fail. I use a Summit Goliath and unless the welds were to fail it is rock solid. Any American made treestand is always under rated by 50 lbs as they as a nation are absolutely paranoid of litigation. Watching this video certainly explains why they worry about being sued by scammers.

[DGM999]

If you go out of your way to make something fail it will, notice how he keeps shifting the cable vs platform location till he knows he has it just right, you would never do this in the real world, manufacturer makes it clear, cable is high, platform is low, then you put your weight on it, makes total sense if you put the 2 close on same level you can torque it over. First time you get on the climber (ground level) and move around you'll get it instantly. I have a Summit Viper, I'm 6'2", 230lbs, I have zero concern putting my faith in my set-up, I will and do stand right out to the edge, best way to make sure the cable and teeth settle into the tree. Always make sure you have your climbing harness on, use your safety gear, I've never needed mine to save my butt but if it does just once in the next 10 years its worth the effort. Don't hesitate to go with a climber, practise so your comfortable.

[habbi_88]

Maybe this guy put some cuts in it as well as getting it right in the right spot where failure is assured. Maybe not. Just wanted to hear other peoples opinions on these thing's. On only 160 5'8. I'm thinking I'll be OK. Fell of Twp storey roof a few years back, just didn't want a repeat. Thanks folks

[pbonura]

Buy a summitt or lone wolf and practice. Wear a safety harness up and down and tie the bottom to the top. Buy quality. API is not a high end brand.

[habbi_88]

I'm leaning towards a summit, is there a specific model that folds up smaller than others but still comfortable? I have to portage a few times and hike a few kms before I get to my spot and the less/lighter the gear is the better. The lone wolf ones seem less that might pack up relatively small but there's a fairly large price tag on them.