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LWCG Crossover Climber Reviews

Considering the $1K price tag, one would think they would get it right the first time. If this was a Tethrd product, there would be a bunch of guys just waiting to come out of the woodwork and bash on them for needing replacement parts. I'm not impressed with LWCG on many levels.
First gen stand which they manned up offering replacement parts free and ahead of season, to resolve what was not even an issue for me, but apparently for some. So, no need for bashing over it. It's a great stand which I won't be parting with anytime soon.
 
Considering the $1K price tag, one would think they would get it right the first time. If this was a Tethrd product, there would be a bunch of guys just waiting to come out of the woodwork and bash on them for needing replacement parts. I'm not impressed with LWCG on many levels.

This is what happens when you take preorders earlier than you should. I guess they didn’t take into consideration how long it takes to get custom hardware made? I don’t know… a bit of a misstep I would say but atleast they are proactively sending emails to everyone that ordered one and offering up the hardware for free. Other companies like Beast gear and Out on a limb will just make the change and keep on trucking without saying a word.

Companies really need to stop with the preordering bs and not sell until they have stock like trophyline does.
 
For those looking for bigger climber this may be all you get.

I like the concept but $100 bucks? I'll I'll prob cut/bend my own.

Crossover™ Platform Extension – Lone Wolf Custom Gear
 
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For those looking for bigger climber this may be all you get.

I like the concept but $100 bucks? I'll I'll prob cut/bend my own.

Their description calls it an "upturned lip". In which case, someone installed it upside down for the photos.

Crossover™ Platform Extension – Lone Wolf Custom Gear
They're going for the saddle hunter effect.
 
OK, I could not resist any longer. I ordered today. I got the extension.
Anyone install a waist belt with the extension?
 
OK, I could not resist any longer. I ordered today. I got the extension.
Anyone install a waist belt with the extension?
I added a waist belt by removing the extension and threading the straps through the edge slots. I then reinstalled the extension over the straps. Worked good for me
 
For anyone else waiting to receive their stand. It doesn't or should I say mine didn't come with the backpack straps installed as Andre states they will in the video. I wouldn't install them as shown or as he doesn't show them installed here. Theres a better way.


The tree teeth are nasty sharp and I mean nastier than necessary and there's no way in hell I want them anywhere near my head or neck. Lose your footing or your feet come out from under you decending a steep grade with your hands full and the stand is the first thing to contact the ground before your ass and I don't have to tell you where those teeth end up.

Don't wrap the stabilizer straps or the tag ends as he shows either. The web strap is slippery and I'm sure you'll find them trailing behind you after the first 100' snagging briars and bushes and anything in your path.

Don't cut them as suggested either. Configured differently you can use the whole strap. And you'll want them full length if used as I've shown to prevent any rattles or if using them to strap your outer layers to the stand which I do.

You need ~16" length of Tygon or PVC tubing as protection from the teeth. You could substitute with fiberglass reinforced automotive heater hose, and rubber hose might be easier to work with in cold weather, but it will be more expensive and may have more odor to it. Simply roll the tube off the teeth after separating hand climber and platform and it sits attached to the stand out of the way beneath the teeth when climbing. I used some better grade Ty-wraps as well. Just the one piece of tubing provides some protection from both rows of teeth.

I'd also suggest you not test your climbing on any trees you value or don't want to kill. Enough climbs and this stand is likely to have the same effect as ringing a tree with a chainsaw. I plan to knock the teeth down some after using it a bit first. Actually a little concerned regarding state regs regarding stands and tree damage on state lands.

I've shown the only places I felt could use Stealth Strip. I'll also likely wrap the sit bar.

Last thing I plan to do is heat shrink all the strap anchor points.

Going to use it to kill some coyotes but looking more forward to using it in September.
You have your backpack straps set up so the stand teeth are down? Then why are you covering the sharp teeth?
Do you have a pic?
 
OK, I could not resist any longer. I ordered today. I got the extension.
Anyone install a waist belt with the extension?

I ordered the extension a month ago. It came quickly, but was without mounting hardware. Seems that is on backorder or there is an issue. If anyone with the extension could pm me the hardware specs, it would be greatly appreciated. Going to find it locally.


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Possibly :D

The old style Summits with the aluminum flip tabs were the easiest for that
Quick fix for the newer models. Weighs hardly anything. I've never used it for this 'platform' use, but have done it plenty when using the OpenShot as intended. The Three Hands Archery stabilizing straps pretty much eliminate the butt-pucker factor when making the adjustment at height.
 

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The Three Hands Archery stabilizing straps pretty much eliminate the butt-pucker factor when making the adjustment at height.

Agreed!

I’ve never seen the stick trick before but looks like it works. I’ve only used the old summits or lone wolf for many years but still have a couple summits with that style safety. Will have to try it
 
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