I've got a summit original, a viper, and a clear shot. I love my clear shot and original for bowhunting since neither have fronts on them and the seat will flip up out of the way.

I use to bow hunt out of my viper until I had a doe come in one afternoon and as I released my arrow the cam rolled over and hit the bar around the front causing the bottom limb to explode, bending the cam and causing the string to come off which of course smacked me across the face, arm and chest. Luckily I missed the doe b/c it was everything I could do to get out of the tree and make it to the truck. I was cover in blood by the time I got there. It popped me good and destroyed my bow.Ended up finding out that the riser was bent as well. Mathews hooked me up and replaced everything. It's still my go to rifle stand though.

As for you guys that are having problems with your cables.I fold mine a little and tie them up with the leashing strap. After I pull it tight I used the left over strapping to tie themup.I've neverhad a problem with going over logs or them catching my boot orlegssince. Let me know and I'll send a pic of what I'm talking about if you want me to.