XOP Enforcer Sit Climber Tree Stand

The bolt that holds the diagonal brace to the main frame was stipped upon arrival. Bought from SMJ OUTDOORS, unfortunately the seller could not resolve issues because they..........suck. Instead of replacing the item that was received defective they choose to ask me to fix it myself......really? But on the bright side they closed the return account on amazon because "buyer was working directly with manufacturer to resolve problem"........didn't know I was but hey they got my money. On to the stand itself.....junk, very poor quality control. Who sends things out when it has not been inspected for safety? If that brace slips while you're 30 foot up a tree you better have spent the money on a good fall arrest because it will get used. The machining left quiet a bit to be desired as the foot piece is very rough on the back when packing. I got a pad that straps around the tree and just use it for a back cushion when packing. The stand is small, but hey I'm not, I'm 6'2" 240 lbs and it's a chore to climb with this. When trying to sit and climb my knees are against the tree very hard when sitting on the seat bar. The big seat makes it even more cumbersome because on the way up with your climb your knees get buried in that. So I put a hazmore seat on it (really recommend hazmore for any stand, outstanding product) and that will remedy that as you can just push it all forward. The paint is another issue, don't know if it chipped off or rubbed off or was never even there to begin with. On to the traction belts........junk. they are VERY flimsy and it is quiet a struggle to get up a tree with thick bark such as oaks, it will grab the hell out of it and not let go without a wiggle on every pull, but the lone wolf belts will fit these stands and are a bit more stiff and more user friendly. All and all, buy another stand if your serious about hunting and never buy from the seller mentioned above, not even a sharp pencil because if you receive it without the sharp point, they will just ask you to do it yourself.

Very light and compact, gets the job done but does not make you feel secure whatsoever. Sketched out and move daintily the whole time I'm in it. Needs a wider and sharper tooth grip on the foot platform.

XOP Climbing Treestands are great for packing long distances, not bulking nor do they get caught on half the branches you pass around/under. Folds almost flat for easy transport in and out of the woods with a backpack. As far as the tree straps malfuntioning as mentioned by others, I have had my set for two years with no issues and I use the stands at least 40/50 times per season. Super safe, no noise when mounting and climbing the tree. I have owned many other top name manufacture treestands but have passed those on to other family members and friends as this is the only stand I use. I purchased my original XOP Punisher two years ago and have zero complaints or issues to date. I have just recently purchased my second XOP STAND the Enforcer this time and I know that these stands far exceed their cost. I am glad they are now offering replacement parts on their website as I plan on using these stands for years to come. If you are looking for a new climbing stand I would not pass this one up, you will not regret the purchase, I sure know I haven't. Mike Dinges

This broke with me 20 feet in a tree. It's a poor design that nearly killed me. Don't buy this!!!

The traction belt on the platform stretched and eventually broke. My stand was a week old. I attempted to contact XOP and inform the of my issue. I was only 12 ft, so no injuries. They ignored my call and emails. You have to wonder about a manufacturer who doesn't want to know about a faulty product that could potentially lead to someone's death. They are a cheap spin off of lone wolf. I would only recommend their products to someone I really disliked.

Comfortable, extremely light, easy to climb and packs flat for easy carry. Only bad things I can say about it is the black part wears fast. I'll hit it with a coat of Berliner paint now that hunting seasons over. The built in bow holder is nice but I wrapped it in para cord so i wasn't sliding my bow into metal. Other thing is the supplied bunji had a plastic attachment piece than failed after the 2nd trip into the woods. Used a normal bunji and solved the problem It's very nice to have the bar on the climber fold down makimg it very easy to slime and out of th way for hunting. To the guy who asked if its a rebranded lone wolf, more or less. The guy that started lone wolf started a new company and brought his design