Opie With His 10 Point and Silent Partner
So I just got off the phone with the great guys over at Lone Wolf Treestands and I have to say I am really excited with their new product line for 2011. I rely on my “Silent Partner” every time I head out to chase monster Whitetails and am always impressed with how well the stand performs. All of us here at FLG that depend on our Lone Wolf Climbers are really happy to hear that all the 2011 models will once again be made 100% in the U.S.A.
Other changes for this year include a new design on the cast aluminum platforms that will accommodate the newer model bows with bigger cams and parallel limbs. This will solve my dilemma on how I was going to modify my current Hand Climber to be able to accommodate the Mathews Switchback that is currently in the mail making its way to my doorstep. Not only will the new bow holder hold all newer model bows but it will still be just as functional with older bows as well. I guess all I have to do now is shell out the money for a new platform (ouch) or hope that Lone Wolf shines down and sponsors the FLG Whitetail team with new stands for this season.
Another really sweet thing Lone Wolf is coming out with this year is the Assault Hand Climber Combo. They have taken the Assault platform and combined it with the Hand Climber seat to create the ultimate lightweight climbing stand. Weighing in at less than 15 pounds this stand will be perfect for those of us that like to pack in a long ways to hunt big woods bucks.
I know that not everyone is a fan of Lone Wolf Stands and that everyone has their own reasons and preferences for choosing the stand that they do. I however like my silent partner and every time I head to the woods I find another reason to be happy with how it performs. Some of the reasons I like my Lone Wolf (and solid points when choosing any climbing stand) are as follows.
- It is Very Quiet – I like to sneak into the woods and be able to set up without giving the deer any hint that I am there. The cast aluminum is quiet when climbing the tree and doesn’t make “people” noise when sneaking through the brush.
- It is Compact – My hand climber breaks down into a very tight package and doesn’t add to my profile. This means it doesn’t get snagged or caught on anything while I am walking through the woods and allows me enough freedom of movement to shoot my bow with it on my back if need be.
- It is Comfortable – Once you have learned to pick the right tree to climb and have figured out the best stand position that fits you it’s a dream to sit in. I can sit all day in my stand without thinking twice.
- The “Little” Things – All the small things that the guys at Lone Wolf have thought of and added are superb. From the built in bow holder that keeps your bow in the perfect position to the climbing bands that make climbing any tree a breeze and the platform teeth that always give you a rock solid platform to shoot from this stand is a dream.
So a big pat on the back to the guys over at Lone Wolf for making an exceptional product and for building it in the U.S.A. with parts and labor from right here at home. I know that no matter what season finds me with my bow in my hands that I will definitely be standing on my Lone Wolf 30 feet up in a tree somewhere.
Shoot Straight,
Opie