I bought one two years ago, bought another one last month! absolutely a great stand,rock solid, the adjustability is second to non, and offers an added measure of safety not offered in other stands!! I've owned Baker, loggy,Ameristep, Ol Man, Summitt, Tree Walker. Hands down EQUALIZER is a great stand. The tree walker is awesome, no longer made though. I'm 66 years old and absolutely love this over ANY PLATFORM or LADDER STAND!
Yep! I’m 39 yrs old and got mine when I was 15 ! Best climber I’ve ever seen or used till this day all these yrs later! The new api climbers are junk trash compared to ones we have from back then imo
I'm 68 and my first was just like your MKM stand. I'm in a Cougar Claw now after years in a Summit. I consider my Summits and my Cougar Claw to be very safe stands, particularly after add ing the ThirdHand Archery stabilizer straps that basically lock the stand in position once you are at your hunting height. I almost bought an Equalizer stand but then I discovered the Cougar Claw and liked it even better. The Cougar Claw is also adjustable as you go and has an almost failsafe method for adjusting; no gears or cranks involved. I would never use the MKM stand now and actually threw mine away a LONG time ago.
I have used so many climbers its unreal.....I am very fond of the Ameristep Non-Typical climber. I have been using it for 15 years and are not made anymore or replacement parts. I just found my new climber that I was unaware of. Thank you Sir and God bless.
@@jarrodhaynes5606 Sorry to hear about that. I picked a used one up on Craigslist yesterday for $70. Repainting it now. I now have 4 of them. Leave them up (locked) all season. Take care and good luck!!
It depends what you get used to, Jim. I'm 54 and not in great physical shape. I bought a Summit 3 years ago and I love it! I have no complaints about it. It's perfect as far as I'm concerned.
Mr. 22 I hope this note finds you well. 3 years, 54k views and I don't see a reply. Well... I'm 68 and at the end of my useful tree stand service life I fear though I'm prolly gonna have another year of it. Crazy! Kinda wish I had of made acquaintance with your brand...the Buckshot, I believe, back in the day. It's a new design to me. When I started using treestands, besides trudging 3 miles through ten foot of snow (just made that up) we had to make our own. Fact. I was lighter then so old bed rails would suffice for the iron furniture. Time moves on and we moved onto angle iron and finally aluminum. I've had my API Grand Slam prolly since they started selling the thing. I also have one more thing that I have never seen on any YT video. I sorta invented a way of getting down safely in case of a slip or treestand failure. Even the modern prussic knot will leave a climber type hanging with nothing to grab onto. I call my super simple system the 'Treestand Elevator' and it's as simple as carabiner and a stout rope. I always thought I'd make a million bucks with it, but I gave up. Tree stand safety is not something the little feller can do. I had described it to a treestand maker or two...just gave it away...but no takers. Wouldn't take much R&D to package it.
I like the adjustability but I rarely have an issue getting the stand right. I have used Summit for 15 years. I’ve also used stabilizer straps for the last 4 seasons ever since I found them online from “third hand archery”. Thanks for a climber I was not aware of.
Great video. I have mine since the day they were first made available as the "Equalizer" probably 20 years ago. I have switched to saddle hunting 4 years ago but climb via a rope. Lots of trees dont have a limb to throw a rope over so I use my Equalizer to put a tree step in place of a limb and hang a paracord loop to pull up my rope at another date. Needless to say I hunt out of the stand that day.
Hey, thank you. I saw this video and purchased an equalizer. I received it yesterday and assembled. I’m looking forward to getting use to using it this off season! Thanks again for putting this video out. The equalizer is made here in NC but, I had not heard of it. I guess the sticks and hang on stands are getting more attention these days.
I own an Equalizer and it is a super well made, rock solid climber. I agree with the other commenters that with such a great design they should advertise more. I won't climb without the ability to level on the fly like these do.
I think you for posting this video! I have hunted out of one of these years ago before they made it self leveling, and never could remember the name of it. I will be getting this Buckshot Equalizer with arm/back rest attachment, I really like it having 3 options of seat placement. I like my Summit climber, but find it difficult to shoot behind me or at certain angles in a Summit.
Gave a goliath away (for cheap) when I started one stixing, using the (S.M.A.R.T. climbing method) Had it for yrs. I will always have feelings for her, but don't miss her one bit. Glad she's gone. It's like a party all the time now lol. Drop your summit platform while sitting on that the BAR, (yours looked a lot better), and holding on, trying to balance with one hand, pulling up with the other (with it snagging). I struggled for 5min. felt like an hour! Of course, it was when I just started down. Ok sorry I'm done have good day.
I have owned almost every stand as well and I feel safer in the equalizer than anything else. If I was not afraid of heights I would use a lone wolf hand climber
tomkat 2 is the best for me-face either way-they dont make em anymore but every hunter i ever seen had one in their truck thinks like i do-yall can keep them cable climbers-i bout a summit to go hunt kentucky w a bow and for one all that padding has to hold scent-cant face the tree-just my 2dollars worth-adj for bidennomics
Watching this in 2021, and I have to admit I myself have also adjusted my stand on the fly half way up a tree! Don't do it anymore though, and I really like to know how many of us climbers are guilty of it and just don't want to come out and say it?
I actually have one I would let go. I’m getting older and just do use it anymore. I live in Alabama and depending on where you live I’d let it go cheap.
@@1960shakey I know this is an older comment,but do you still have your treestand you'd be willing to sell?I live in Alabama also and would love to own one of these stands.
Awesome video we probably are about the same size and same age I've used that climbing tree stand also and I still have it that tree stand is called TSS total shooting system I started hunting in 1978 I got that wood platform tree stand probably 81 or 82 can you give me the link to buy that tree stand that you have now looks very safe keep up the good videos I subscribed
I just bought this stand... i find It interesting that there is really nothing like this on the market and it’s such a great kind of tree stand.. i would like to see the other style of seat you were talking about since there is literally almost nothing about this stand online or on tv... i spoke to the lady who i guess is the owner of the company when i purchased my climber and i told her that you have such a great product and you should do some better marketing bec there is really nothing like this out there.. in my opinion everyone flock to summit and i really think this is a better product then the summit.. a couple of ads on the outdoor channel and some UA-cam videos would really make this company take off
Hey Jose. Thanks for posting your comment. I'm looking to buy a tree stand and just happened to come across this video. Which stand did you get? If you got the Equalizer, did you get 21.5" or 24" seat platform? Anything you would advise someone who is considering purchasing, pros or cons? Thanks
This actually is my hesitation on buying one . I’m not understanding why they wouldn’t flood the market with adds , build a better more modern website and also why are there so few videos and none at all with the new seat . I called to make sure they were in business and they are but I felt like I was back in the late 80s lol . It was like one lady working there and I don’t know I’m just still researching and trying to decide . Summit is in your face everywhere you go so I don’t understand why this company would do the same .
Nice review. Have you had any experience with the buckhorn higher level stand? It’s basically the same design as the buckshot. Wondering if one was better than the other.
@@MikeyWoomer it was the equalizer stand. I saw the company for sale on the internet. Then some one tried to get it going with pre sale orders but that fell through. I have sat in them in the past. It's too small for me. I will stick with my tree walker.
Nice video but not a fan of the sitting part you want to blend in with the trunk and tree not be 2 feet away from the tree where you stick out like a human in a tree
I bought one two years ago, bought another one last month! absolutely a great stand,rock solid, the adjustability is second to non, and offers an added measure of safety not offered in other stands!! I've owned Baker, loggy,Ameristep, Ol Man, Summitt, Tree Walker. Hands down EQUALIZER is a great stand. The tree walker is awesome, no longer made though. I'm 66 years old and absolutely love this over ANY PLATFORM or LADDER STAND!
API Grand Slam the most easy and comfortable climber I have ever used. 57 years old had mine 21 years!
Hell yea
Have a regular and a magnum. 20+ years.
Yep! I’m 39 yrs old and got mine when I was 15 ! Best climber I’ve ever seen or used till this day all these yrs later! The new api climbers are junk trash compared to ones we have from back then imo
I'm 68 and my first was just like your MKM stand. I'm in a Cougar Claw now after years in a Summit. I consider my Summits and my Cougar Claw to be very safe stands, particularly after add ing the ThirdHand Archery stabilizer straps that basically lock the stand in position once you are at your hunting height. I almost bought an Equalizer stand but then I discovered the Cougar Claw and liked it even better. The Cougar Claw is also adjustable as you go and has an almost failsafe method for adjusting; no gears or cranks involved. I would never use the MKM stand now and actually threw mine away a LONG time ago.
I have used so many climbers its unreal.....I am very fond of the Ameristep Non-Typical climber. I have been using it for 15 years and are not made anymore or replacement parts. I just found my new climber that I was unaware of. Thank you Sir and God bless.
Nice climber! I’ve been using a Tree Lounge for over 25 years. Sit, stand, nap and super safe!
Loved my tree lounge then it got stolen out of my truck
@@jarrodhaynes5606
Sorry to hear about that. I picked a used one up on Craigslist yesterday for $70. Repainting it now. I now have 4 of them. Leave them up (locked) all season. Take care and good luck!!
It looks easy to use, however the comfort my tree lounge offers is unmatched
It depends what you get used to, Jim. I'm 54 and not in great physical shape. I bought a Summit 3 years ago and I love it! I have no complaints about it. It's perfect as far as I'm concerned.
Flat out, the best on the market!
Mr. 22 I hope this note finds you well. 3 years, 54k views and I don't see a reply. Well... I'm 68 and at the end of my useful tree stand service life I fear though I'm prolly gonna have another year of it. Crazy! Kinda wish I had of made acquaintance with your brand...the Buckshot, I believe, back in the day. It's a new design to me.
When I started using treestands, besides trudging 3 miles through ten foot of snow (just made that up) we had to make our own. Fact. I was lighter then so old bed rails would suffice for the iron furniture. Time moves on and we moved onto angle iron and finally aluminum. I've had my API Grand Slam prolly since they started selling the thing. I also have one more thing that I have never seen on any YT video. I sorta invented a way of getting down safely in case of a slip or treestand failure. Even the modern prussic knot will leave a climber type hanging with nothing to grab onto. I call my super simple system the 'Treestand Elevator' and it's as simple as carabiner and a stout rope. I always thought I'd make a million bucks with it, but I gave up. Tree stand safety is not something the little feller can do. I had described it to a treestand maker or two...just gave it away...but no takers. Wouldn't take much R&D to package it.
I like the adjustability but I rarely have an issue getting the stand right. I have used Summit for 15 years. I’ve also used stabilizer straps for the last 4 seasons ever since I found them online from “third hand archery”. Thanks for a climber I was not aware of.
Those stabilizer straps and bow holder are the best investment for climbing stands!!
Wow nice
The best climber for sue...have had one for 15 years or longer...
Great video. I have mine since the day they were first made available as the "Equalizer" probably 20 years ago. I have switched to saddle hunting 4 years ago but climb via a rope. Lots of trees dont have a limb to throw a rope over so I use my Equalizer to put a tree step in place of a limb and hang a paracord loop to pull up my rope at another date. Needless to say I hunt out of the stand that day.
Hey, thank you. I saw this video and purchased an equalizer. I received it yesterday and assembled. I’m looking forward to getting use to using it this off season! Thanks again for putting this video out. The equalizer is made here in NC but, I had not heard of it. I guess the sticks and hang on stands are getting more attention these days.
I own an Equalizer and it is a super well made, rock solid climber. I agree with the other commenters that with such a great design they should advertise more. I won't climb without the ability to level on the fly like these do.
I think you for posting this video!
I have hunted out of one of these years ago before they made it self leveling, and never could remember the name of it. I will be getting this Buckshot Equalizer with arm/back rest attachment, I really like it having 3 options of seat placement. I like my Summit climber, but find it difficult to shoot behind me or at certain angles in a Summit.
Great video. Thanks!!
Gave a goliath away (for cheap) when I started one stixing, using the (S.M.A.R.T. climbing method) Had it for yrs. I will always have feelings for her, but don't miss her one bit. Glad she's gone. It's like a party all the time now lol. Drop your summit platform while sitting on that the BAR, (yours looked a lot better), and holding on, trying to balance with one hand, pulling up with the other (with it snagging). I struggled for 5min. felt like an hour! Of course, it was when I just started down. Ok sorry I'm done have good day.
Wow very cool! I really like to be able to adjust on the fly. Looks like I might have to get me one
Great video! I def need one!!!
Thanks, very good stand.
I love the position where you have sit half stand it gets very uncomfortable and that seems like it would help immensely
Great job on the demo !
Здравствуйте Джим
Спасибо за обзор
Но к сожалению они у нас не продаются
Very nice. Thanks for sharing.
I have owned almost every stand as well and I feel safer in the equalizer than anything else. If I was not afraid of heights I would use a lone wolf hand climber
Great video
Good video. I disagree on choice tho. Ive had a Buckshot and the Buckshot Bigshot. I much prefer a summit any day of the week . Thanks for the video.
Hard to beat summit comfort!
Buckshot makes sling seats just like the summit.
works great very happy with it
Thanks for the video brother
Thank you I am looking for a climber and this is top of list
tomkat 2 is the best for me-face either way-they dont make em anymore but every hunter i ever seen had one in their truck thinks like i do-yall can keep them cable climbers-i bout a summit to go hunt kentucky w a bow and for one all that padding has to hold scent-cant face the tree-just my 2dollars worth-adj for bidennomics
Have this stand for close to 25 years..an I still use it to this day
Watching this in 2021, and I have to admit I myself have also adjusted my stand on the fly half way up a tree! Don't do it anymore though, and I really like to know how many of us climbers are guilty of it and just don't want to come out and say it?
Best stand ever! I wish I had more than one!
I actually have one I would let go. I’m getting older and just do use it anymore. I live in Alabama and depending on where you live I’d let it go cheap.
@@1960shakey I'm in pa. Would cost so much to ship it here
@@1960shakey I know this is an older comment,but do you still have your treestand you'd be willing to sell?I live in Alabama also and would love to own one of these stands.
the API grandslam I see on major websites now in 2023 dont have the screw adjuster installed anymore.
Awesome video we probably are about the same size and same age I've used that climbing tree stand also and I still have it that tree stand is called TSS total shooting system I started hunting in 1978 I got that wood platform tree stand probably 81 or 82 can you give me the link to buy that tree stand that you have now looks very safe keep up the good videos I subscribed
I just bought this stand... i find It interesting that there is really nothing like this on the market and it’s such a great kind of tree stand.. i would like to see the other style of seat you were talking about since there is literally almost nothing about this stand online or on tv... i spoke to the lady who i guess is the owner of the company when i purchased my climber and i told her that you have such a great product and you should do some better marketing bec there is really nothing like this out there.. in my opinion everyone flock to summit and i really think this is a better product then the summit.. a couple of ads on the outdoor channel and some UA-cam videos would really make this company take off
Hey Jose. Thanks for posting your comment. I'm looking to buy a tree stand and just happened to come across this video. Which stand did you get? If you got the Equalizer, did you get 21.5" or 24" seat platform? Anything you would advise someone who is considering purchasing, pros or cons? Thanks
@@gcnphilly the 21 is plenty big enough. The 24 is really big and heavy but its still super nice. I wish I had one of each lol
@@MikeyWoomer Thanks!!
This actually is my hesitation on buying one . I’m not understanding why they wouldn’t flood the market with adds , build a better more modern website and also why are there so few videos and none at all with the new seat . I called to make sure they were in business and they are but I felt like I was back in the late 80s lol . It was like one lady working there and I don’t know I’m just still researching and trying to decide .
Summit is in your face everywhere you go so I don’t understand why this company would do the same .
The tree is fairly straight: the tree 📈📉📈📉📈📉
The slingshot
Nice review. Have you had any experience with the buckhorn higher level stand? It’s basically the same design as the buckshot. Wondering if one was better than the other.
There are videos showing how the original is far superior
Buckhorn is out of business..
Go with the Original Buckshot /Equalizer www.buckshotmfg.com
Where can I buy this stand???
Wow nice stand. What was this stand called?
Little crank is awesome. Love my sunk it but inevitably it always is wrong first yry
Yes sir what size is that stand
Just bought one of another brand was tied to watch this first
….What brand is this climber?
Eu quero comprar! Aqui no Brasil não tem! Ajuda-me!
Nice spelling on the word innovation in the opening few seconds
Can you climb red oak with out it slipping
I thought this company had gone out of business.
Nope
@@MikeyWoomer it was the equalizer stand. I saw the company for sale on the internet. Then some one tried to get it going with pre sale orders but that fell through. I have sat in them in the past. It's too small for me. I will stick with my tree walker.
@@jamesblount4916 they are back open now
poderia enviar para brasil
Is this stand still available? Couldn’t find any on the internet
Buck shoot treestand equalizer treestand
Nice video but not a fan of the sitting part you want to blend in with the trunk and tree not be 2 feet away from the tree where you stick out like a human in a tree
It's a gun stand
Please take a good look at TREE LOUNGE and pair it with a set of their wheels...yuppers, it is a nice combo.
API grand slam supreme best climber ever made period