Summit Viper climber - light(19#),quiet,comfortable,and very stable.

Strongbuilt Ladder Stands - Strong,lots of room,quiet(no creaks and squeaks when climbing)15 1/2' high,reasonable priced($65-75)

I use the ladders where I hunt near bedding areas and in established funnels,put them up in early August(they don' t steal stands too bad up here)and the deer are totally used to them come hunting season.I use a chain and turnbuckle at the top as it bites better on smaller diameter trees,use a ratchet strap at the mid-brace and it keeps the stand tight and noise free when climbing up and down.


I use the climber when I come on an area where a buck is traveling and I want to set up fast and quick.Also good for deep in the woods where I don' t want to lug a ladder stand.


I don' t use hang ons or loc ons as I like a large seat and a lot of comfort for an old tired back,they were more for my younger days.One other thing,I bolt one of those cheap poly boat seats that Wally World sells in the summer for $6-7 to my ladder stands and you get an all day comfort stand with back support and only a couple # extra weight.


Regards woods