Most useful/practical/helpful stand review out there! Thanks for doing that!
@voxpopuli9052 жыл бұрын
Guys I gotta be honest I’m freakin pumped about the mobile set up. I actually never got into this hunting thing until 2018, is when I made the decision and actually started shooting archery. That year never saw a freakin thing, only once for 4 seconds lol. I had no idea what I was doing or how to play the wind. 2019 I started putting up some stands, and getting a little more aggressive. But the equipment I’ve got is very inconvenient to be moving around. Some of this stuff is an absolute nightmare to set up, and because of that it’s not set up in some of the thicker places that I wanna be. Where I need to be going. I actually went with the Helium ultralight run n gun setup. It’s perfect for the place I’m goin.
@joseantoniorubiogonzalez9602 Жыл бұрын
This is a great stand, period! It's lightweight, climbs easy kzfaq.infoUgkxlQ7TDIrnnSXXbRgFFaxqwullRJJIuYAs and feels solid while in the tree. The seat is easy to fold up for climbing and sits comfortably for long days in the woods. The only downside I have is that it might be too comfortable, but I like napping in the tree anyway. This is the second Summit Viper I have owned. The old one is steel making it heavier, but this aluminum version is about 9-10 lbs lighter. I recommend buying a better fall harness as the one included is clunky and not super comfortable. I think it will work fine if you NEED to use it, but there are lots of other more comfortable options out there.
@PennsylvaniaSasquatch7 ай бұрын
Fascinating that the only difference in weight between Alpha 2 with three sticks and the. 5 with four short sticks was 4 lbs!
@flatlanderoutdoors25493 жыл бұрын
Great vid guys time for me to get a .5 and some tethrd’s 👍
@812media93 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel, I’m from Lawrenceburg Indiana so I’m right there with ya guys
@davidrussell6313 жыл бұрын
Pretty extreme switch to go from a LW Alpha II to a LWCG .5, but I guess the saddle gives a feeling of extra security. If I was in a saddle, I think I’d maybe want a platform with no cables in the way. With no saddle, at least, It’s hard to beat a LW Assault II and three full length sticks. I use a SRD (suspension relief device) strap as an adjustable cinch aider so I can hang my bottom stick as high as I can reach.
@Twitchisatrick3 жыл бұрын
Man I'm glad I came across this video. Thanks guy's
@bowlandcartel94413 жыл бұрын
Solid work guys. Really great video. Keep it up.
@GRockBlues2 жыл бұрын
thats pretty awesome 17 lb sticks and stand...Everything I bring in the woods to saddle hunt and rappel weighs just under 18 lbs...predator phantom carbon kiwis 3 squirrel steps binos range finder saw kill kit etc just under 18 lbs...
@toddlemasters3 жыл бұрын
Awesome setups. I'm going to try the LWCG .5 with three WE Stepps and a movable 5 step aider and see how light that will be. Goodluck this upcoming season!
@austinchamberlin81063 жыл бұрын
I Think you just sold me. Thanks man.
@nemarec3 жыл бұрын
Great video guys. I'm going more mobile this year as well I'm settling in with recon tree hopper saddle($159) 1lb, 3 hawk. Helium 20" sticks with 2step aiders 2.5lb each for about $100 I can get about 20' up.
@paulcrave31122 жыл бұрын
Good video guys. At the end you showed weight differences and you mentioned that you had to run the backpack with your saddle setup but you must have to run backpack straps with your platform setup but didn’t include that in your weight comparison. I’m sure it’s a lot less than the backpack. What are you guys using for backpack straps anyway? I’m looking for a lightweight mobile set up because I have not been happy with how I can shoot to my weak side in a saddle. I’ve been saddle hunting for four seasons now but I’m thinking of doing a hybrid set up where I had from a salon but I also use the Treestand as my platform and can sit down especially in late season when cover is sparse.
@jigginjohnson2893 Жыл бұрын
3 tether one sticks, backwoods custom gear 4-step aider, cruzr xc saddle, still looking for the right platform.
@Wiscobowhunt Жыл бұрын
Do the tethrd sticks make any noise with the titans straps underneath the seat like you packed them?
@bassamaticfpv43543 жыл бұрын
Gotta check into one sticks, the lack of weight may make up for the tight foot spacing
@HuntingJunky3 жыл бұрын
Won't be the most comfortable climb, but a very comfortable pack in.
@Selavel13 жыл бұрын
very informative...great video...only issue is the amount of "umms" gets a bit annoying
@dylanmieth96463 жыл бұрын
Michael, how much stealth strip material did you use for the sticks?
@HuntingJunky3 жыл бұрын
Both sticks and the stand are covered in a couple rolls of camo hockey tape
@rapster4563 жыл бұрын
I went the cheap route and used hockey tape instead. Kind of rushed the job but it’ll be cleaned up before season.
@case89872 жыл бұрын
What tighten straps are you using to hold those tethrd one sticks to your stand
@jalton94163 жыл бұрын
Well done
@ChrisB60612 жыл бұрын
What back pack straps and hip belt you got on the lone wolf alpha?
@connorbartlett23823 жыл бұрын
What type of back pack straps do you guys have on these stands?
@HuntingJunky3 жыл бұрын
The back pack straps on the .5 are the lone wolf custom gear straps that you get with the stand. Michael also added a hip belt
@michigangrownoutdoors72543 жыл бұрын
Good video... I would have talked about what bags you use to carry your gear, what you take in/out and what that total weight is. When you start justifying not using a saddle cuz of your pack because of your camera gear... it would be cool seeing what pack you use with the .5. And what that does with weight... but great video. I enjoyed the variety. And Michigan has some good bucks. There’s just less of them, and harder to find. lol but you guys gained a sub with this video I just came across. It was good.
@HuntingJunky3 жыл бұрын
Great feedback. Thanks for watching. Sounds like we’ve got more to film!
@justinwears7752 жыл бұрын
Where can I get a buckeye woodsman hoodie?
@kevinlastname70012 жыл бұрын
Hey what’s the harness set up you guys have on the stands? I have herniated discs in my back so I need a good harness to distribute the weight to my hips..
@HuntingJunky2 жыл бұрын
Hey Kevin these are the straps from lone wolf custom gear. If you are looking for something with more padding I would check out the Kiui pro suspension www.kuiu.com/products/pro-suspension-valo-camouflage?variant=40340225589406
@kevinlastname70012 жыл бұрын
@@HuntingJunky it’s not as much the padding I’m looking for. It’s more the weight being distributed better..
@paulcrave31122 жыл бұрын
What are you using for backpack straps on those stands?
@HuntingJunky2 жыл бұрын
Those are lone wolf custom gear straps
@THESHITTTTT65 Жыл бұрын
These guys are set up in a public park!😂
@randyhelgeson12542 жыл бұрын
So if I go with the lightest setup period which was the last thing you said. What exactly do I got to get? I can only hunt on public land. So I need to be as discreet and simplistic as possible. Plus I'd like to shoot from it eventually. Also I've never actually been in a stand. So really I can't make much of a choice since I never did the stand before. Thanks.
@HuntingJunky2 жыл бұрын
Try some stands out first. The lightest set up you can find stand and stick wise right now is the lone wolf custom gear .5 paired with the tethrd one sticks. You may want a bigger more comfortable stand though
@randyhelgeson12542 жыл бұрын
@@HuntingJunky I wonder if I can do that at bass pro? Thanks for responding.
@HuntingJunky2 жыл бұрын
Probably. Check out the novix helo. If I’d never had a mobile set up, that’s what I would buy.
@DfI85873 жыл бұрын
What do you have the LWCG .5 and dbl steps wrapped with?
@HuntingJunky3 жыл бұрын
Hockey tape
@traditionalbowhunter58623 жыл бұрын
the xop stand is heavy?? i thought it was only 10 lb.
@bertlen022 жыл бұрын
That's 2 .5s
@garrettkelsoe351 Жыл бұрын
How high can Michael get with the 17lb set up?
@tradmanmike33602 жыл бұрын
I LOVE TREE HUNTING, THAT SAID I HAVE KILLED HALF MY ALMOST 50 DEER WITH A BOW OFF THE GROUND. PAY ATTENTION TO WIND DIRECTION, HUNT ACCORDINGLY. BUT DO LOVE THE TREE STANDS THE MOST. I'M NOT A FAN OF STICK TALONS! SWIMMING NOODLE CUT 12" WRAPPED IN CAMO TAPE AND SHORT BUNGEE STRAP. BOOM!!
@Hinesley253 жыл бұрын
What backpack strap systems are you guys using on your platforms.
@HuntingJunky3 жыл бұрын
Those are the ones from lone wolf custom gear
@Hinesley252 жыл бұрын
Ok thank you
@whitewood20003 жыл бұрын
How did you attach the titan straps to the .5 seat?
@HuntingJunky3 жыл бұрын
Ran them through the holes in the seat and underneath the pad. also tide some bungee line to pin them down when not in use
@whitewood20003 жыл бұрын
@@HuntingJunky How long of titan straps?
@HuntingJunky3 жыл бұрын
@@whitewood2000 20”. Have 2 of them on there
@kevinbiggs37532 жыл бұрын
Titan (or the original Voile straps) are awesome. Thanks for the idea to run some cord through them to keep them in place when not buckled.
@stlouisbowhunter3 жыл бұрын
fergot the beast stand. Next time....
@HuntingJunky3 жыл бұрын
Wish we had one!
@gregotero81932 жыл бұрын
This video literally could’ve been done with zero talking just set it up and take it down as fast as you can that’s all I want to see show me the brand names
@mbs75672 жыл бұрын
LoL 4 sticks vs 3 sticks. 8 steps vs 9 steps.
@justincorne19193 жыл бұрын
Do you guys have a FB page??
@HuntingJunky3 жыл бұрын
yessir under hunting junkies
@justincorne19193 жыл бұрын
@@HuntingJunky yea I found you guys lol had a brain fart spelled junky wrong on my fb search👍
@LightEmUpOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Great video! We should do a collab this fall!
@itsEzvn3 жыл бұрын
Can we be friends I’m 24 from Wisconsin looking to travel and record hunts on public land, I have 100 acres by Buffalo Co, Wisconsin, great land but Im a diehard looking to learn
@itsEzvn3 жыл бұрын
If y’all wanna hunt and record hunts together hmu
@goobman55152 жыл бұрын
Damn you from Buffalo county? I’m in eau Claire county