Bob my signature refers to a few yappy dogs that chase me around. If the shoe fits, wear it, I like to say. It's a way to self-assign yourself the monniker (or not
). I havent called anyone anything.
As a Summit owner what are the Summits lacking that you're considerring changing to another brand for more money?
The unknown? If I thought I could have all the advatnages (or, most of them).....in another stand.....I'm willing to pay for it.
Packability means nothing to me. I walk no further than 3/4mi. now, to stand. That's a short stroll, really. The ease of getting up a tree? I'm skeptical....but keeping an open mind. Quieter? I don't know. My climbers are quiet. The summit lock on I had was noisy. No doubt. Ease (easier?)of getting set up on tree? Again....I can't imagine.....but I'll keep an open mind.
Another question I have is......how is sitting on that rail to climb? It doesn't look very wide. Do you sit on it in the "down" position? Or....is it on the same plane as the summit rail as you climb?
I just checked the LW website (Thanks, Ed
). They have a demo program. There's a dealer about 45 minutes form here....and if he's got one....i'll take my harness and find a tree to climb over there (I've been to his shop....and a tree wouldnt be hard to find, there). If I like it.....I'll buy one. If I don't ....I won't.
Another question.....based on some inffo posted, here.
I've NEVER had to use the strap to secure the upper part of my summit.....and some in here have said they have to to make it "reallY' secure. What's the verdict?
Thanks.