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Comfort Zone Stealth Ascent Climber Tree Stands
Tree Stands Manufacturer: Comfort Zone
Comfort Zone Model: Stealth Ascent Climber
Review Category: Tree Stands
Purchase: I bought this stand new at Dick's Sporting Goods in Indianapolis for $90 (regular price $200, on sale for $100, $10 coupon). I needed a climbing stand for this season, and a buddy of mine (a cheapskate, actually) told me he loves his Comfort Zone stand. I did the research (I'm a research hound) on the internet and saw the biggest downfall to this stand was it's weight at 27 lbs. I decided to be a stand-hauling stud and buy the stand.
Things I like about the Comfort Zone Stealth Ascent Climber: This being my first climber, I was worried about how things would work out, especially since this stand didn't come with a video guide. I got into the woods today and set it up no problem. Climbing took 5-10 minutes to about 20 ft. and really wasn't the workout I expected it to be. After learning the ins and outs of climbing stands on the first try, I tried it again on another tree. Up to 20 ft in 5 minutes or less. Once I got used to it, I loved the roomy-ness of the stand, and it was very quiet (despite the OTHER review of this stand on this web site). I even had two does walk up on me while I was setting up. Not bad for a fat guy his first time out with a climber.
What I don't like about the Comfort Zone Stealth Ascent Climber: The stand wasn't so terribly heavy that I'm worried about taking it out on a long hike, but I sure wish they would have padded the backpack straps. They dug in a bit. Of course, when the season wears on and I'm wearing heavier clothes, I may have my own padding anyway.
I also am not a huge fan of the boot straps. I don't have the elastic mentioned in the other review, but rather a nylon strap to slip my boots into. It isn't positioned so great, and loves to slip off my boots. I don't know of any great fix to this issue, but I may investigate an invention of my own to circumvent the issue. It really isn't a make-or-break issue, just something that keeps me from climbing as quickly as I would like.
One final thing; the arm pads aren't big enough to fit over the hardware. You can get them on there, but it's a momentary hassle.
Stealth Ascent Climber quality: Construction is tough. Seat is comfortable; just position it where you want, don't go off the picture or it will feel like the thing is going to dump you! Put the forward straps in front of the cross member and you have a little recliner in the middle of the woods! Don't forget guys, ALWAYS use your body harness. Mine was included in the purshase.
Stealth Ascent Climber summary: I could have gotten the Summit stand just like it for $150 on sale, but I didn't see any difference beyond 1 lb. in the total weight. I'm pretty happy with it overall. I would suggest this stand to my buds. Four and a half out of five in my book.
Rating for this Comfort Zone product: 4
Author of this review on Comfort Zone Tree Stands: kindofsudden
Date: 2006-10-21
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