LTK, I love my Summit viper too but have the same issue; that cable makes noise; I don't care who you are. I tried a Lone Wolf out at a sports store last night and you can't make that stand make a noise no matter what or how you install the cable(or whatever you call it on the LW). The only thing about the Summit is it is comfortable and the lone wolf just doesn't look all that comfy for an all dayer.