SUMMIT VIPER: Approx. $260

I have been hunting many years and have always built my treestands (permanent) or hung a stand. 3 years ago my hunting buddy from work talked me into buying a self climber treestand. I was always cautious about those types of stands and thought they weren't too safe especially someone my size 6'3" 270 lbs. Found out a few other friends from work owned Summit's and they were my size. I bought one and it's probably the second most important investment other than my bow. The Summit Viper is what I have and it is quiet, built tough, light (20#) and extremely easy to climb with. You can't go wrong.