I have the Grand Ol'man. It is the only climber I have used for the past 3
years. It is heavier than most stands but I think worth it. It is very
quiet and comfortable. It is also a very secure feeling having rail around
you while up in a tree. The only problem you would have is if you are wide
shouldered and hunt out of smaller trees (@10" and under). The tubing
enclosed cable can cut into your sides when you try to sit back against the
tree. I cut some treads off tractor trailer tires and wire tied them to the
stand. When up in a smaller tree I swing them around and had them pinch
between the stand and the tree. This makes it as though I am using a tree
3" wider.
Greg Fahrenbach wrote in message
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