Before you get out there find a practice tree. You will see that you will need to set your seat and platform at a certain angle starting off to componsating for the tree as it gets skinnier .

2. It took me a few times to learn how to pack my Summit up..so you need to practice a little.

3. Some trees are quieter to climb...Most oak trees are very quiet and so are cypress.

4. Long leaf pines bite in real good but the chunky bark can be loud..

5. Make sure you bring a little folding saw ot cut off dead or small live brances they may interfeer with your climbing.

6. ALWAYS wear your safety harness. Stuff happens.

7. I tie a 20 foot rope to the arm of my stand. I use this to pull up my UNLOADED rifle. I also use this ropeto wrap around my Summit at the end to keep it together. Mine doesn't rattle going through the woods.

7. IMPORTANT! Have a bout a 30 inch piece of rope tied from the bottom of your seat portion to your platform .??? Why is this. In case your platform would ever slide sown the tree ...you would be left up ther sitting in your seat. maybe forever.

8. Walmart sells those nice red rubberize all purpose hooks for about .78
I carry them when I'm climbing. When you get as high as your going screw it in the tree. You can hang your bow or pack on it.

Warning ...Only do this if you feel confident and have your harness on. After you are already up in the tree you can adjust your seat cables. By standing on the platform you can take out the seat cable and tighten it if it needs to be tighter.

God bless and have fun.
C7