Set up last week in a tree about 20ft up. Deer came out behind and to my right. Weak side shot. I made the shot in the bandit climber and it was awesome! The bandit climber took a little getting used to but it’s quiet and easy to maneuver with some practice. No platform just the bandit. Love this thing! 51 yrs old 250lb easy peasy.
Little bit of a learning curve but after some practice it's super easy to use. I'm beyond happy I added it to my kit! *side note* I will be extremely disappointed if there is not a product developed with the name "Trash Panda" though.
Amazing Climbing system. I ran the tethrd Skeletor Sticks for around 6-7 evening hunts and when coming down the tree it was incredibly hard to see to attatch the sticks together. With this system i was able to climb down and untether it and was out. Insanly quiet!
The Bandit climber is the perfect tool to have in the bag. I use the Bandit climber when on those hunts where you don't know where you want to be, go out for a walk find a spot and say I want to set up here. Rather than dealing with setting up sticks throw it around the tree climb up and hang out. The quality of the product is great, easy to use may take a moment to get the adjustments right for you and the motions down but it’s not rocket science. It’s light, easy to pack up, and quiet! Would highly suggest this if you are on the fence!
Easy to pack, make sure you adjust the line to the size of the tree. Not hard to climb with.. great product. This is definitely better than fiddling with lugging sticks and attaching steps..
I bought this climber for my boyfriend YESTERDAY! It got here over night. Fantastic customer service. I put the wrong address in and within minutes it was updated and I was provided with confirmation. My boyfriend was ecstatic and is ready to put it to use tomorrow. Thank you!
Fast shipping got here pretty quick can’t wait to use it during bow season I’ve used it one time so far and it completely surpassed my expectations easy to use very very light complete game changer
I tried the bandit out in the backyard this afternoon. I'm in my mid 50s and not in any particularly great shape. I work a desk job and rarely workout, especially no cardio. :-) This is also my first time using a climber. I have hunted out of lean on ladder stands for a while now but I wanted more mobility. This bandit delivered!
I roped the bandit to the tree and then my tether and got to work. First I noticed that if your knots are not lined up, you tend to sway. Mostly in the direction of where the tether comes out of the loop. The first time I went up about 6-8 feet, climbing up and then back down with the bandit. It took a little getting used to but it was all good. Back on the ground, I connected my repel rope and used that for my tether and started climbing with the bandit again. This time I was at least 10 feet off the ground, maybe 12. I didn't find it difficult at all to do. I found it easiest to lift my legs up and put my knees against the tree then lift the bandit to the next up location on the tree. Then I just stood up and moved the tether up. I can definitely see how you could be 20 feet up in just a couple minutes like the bandit youtube video shows, especially if you're in good shape. All in all I am very happy with this first tree climber.
Works great , easy to get up and down the tree, a lot faster than sticks! Fast shipping, ordered and was delivered next day.
Awesome was better then expected, can't wait to scale a tree and hunt from it, ordered a second one before they go out of stock until next year as a gift for a buddy!
Takes a couple of times to figure out your rhythm but once you do it’s worth it. I have not packed it out yet but I think it won’t be a problem.
I love it, just received it today and took it and tried it out in the yard. It works great, going to enjoy not carrying sticks anymore. Taking it deep in state land tomorrow for its first hunt. Great product 👍🏻👍🏻.
Quick Ship!!! Not to mention its made right here in the Great State of South Carolina!!!! Cant get any better than that!!!
I’m brand new to saddle, I’ve never even sat in a climber stand and with this rig I was able to get up a tree fast! As someone who has only ever hunted deer out of a box stand this has opened up a whole new world of opportunities for a more exciting hunt. If your new to this I highly recommend it, it’s affordable, durable and the customer service is great! They’ll definitely point you in the right direction for gear. And if that right direction. It’s simple easy to use and it’s going to be deadly. One day your going to look back and think about your hunts and wish you had tried it, don’t have that regret. Get the rig, get in the woods and kill big deer. Simple as that
Great product will take some getting used to but once I reach that point it will be awesome. The only thing to make this better would be some grip tape or something to help the grip with wet boots. Not a necessity, just something to think about.
With most single climbing sticks costing more that the Bandit climber, it’s the best bargain out there. After only a few times practicing with it, I found myself getting faster and smoother.
I’m very excited to give this climbing method a go this season!
Really fast delivery. Love the product works amazingly! 100% recomend it for saddle hunting.
Ive been using sticks for years and they work fine but I have always been looking for a quicker and quitter way to get up the tree. I believe this product is the answer Ive been looking for. I also think it's going to be safer then sticks. A few years back while climbing up I had my bottom stick kick out on me. At the end of my hunt, I had no other chose but to jump. I wasn't that far off the ground, but I defiantly don't ever want to have to do that again and with the Bandit I don't think I ever will.
I havent used the product yet, but I am amazed how light it is but at the sametime so well put together. Packing the bandit in vs 3to4 sticks will be a total game changer.
Perfect replica of my first bow buck, exactly as described and I couldn’t ask for anything more. The antlers, body, base and paint job were all perfect. Makes for a really unique and affordable gift for any outdoorsman. I will definitely be ordering more in the future.
Definitely would buy again. Jake is awesome and will definitely take care of you
I can't say enough about how happy I am with these euro mounts, they are spot on to the real antlers, getting ready to place another order soon
Could not have been more pleased with the process and result! Would highly recommend. I will be purchasing more in the near future.
