Dave,

I just picked up a Summit, also from Dick's. I actually tried a few of the various models, including the Hunter's View climbers. I found them to be a bit more noisy setting up, as they require pins. The Suimmit has a patented snake-like cable system.

Sitting in the stands, I chose the Summit Viper. The smaller Summit I also liked better (I believe the Bushmaster, a hand climber with no front bar) than the HVs (for about $50 more), but the wife actually TOLD me to buy the better model---she looked at it as a 15 year investment. I tended to agree, and chose the Summit for $239. If you can swing it, I think the added comfort and quietness of the Summit will make up for the added cost, especially in the longrun. The Summit's harness is also much more comfortable.

AND, if your a little conscientious like me, the clincher was when I examined the side of the box...Summit's box read, "Proudly Made in the USA"---the Hunter's View box read, "Made in China"---VERY easy decision after that discovery...

S&R