RE: to all you summit viper, xl, 180 users
I picked up a Summit Goliath X5 this year, and after some dorking around figuring out a goodroutine to get it set up and ready to climb, if found it to be an excellent stand. I need the extra size and weight limit of the Goliath, and I've found it to be a very comfortable stand that is easy to climb with, rock stable and quiet. I am a touch scared of heights, but the Goliath is so solid that I forget I'm up in a tree and I'm very confident with it.
Mike