I own the summit Goliath, have never tried the LW. 100 % agree here
early is good. take your time. Its surprising just how quiet you can be if your not rushing. It also helps you not sweat. I have been going in earlier this season than most years and have not spooked deer yet. Heck i have been having them milling around my tree in the dark after going in early, and being quiet while setting up + you can take a nap until daylight
ORIGINAL: GMMAT
Agree and disagree with some of the responses.....
I own a summit viper....and a LW sit and climb. I now climb (and almost always have) 100% of the time.The summit can be set up in the darkness pretty quietly, but it's NOWHERE NEAR as quiet as the LW. I have only been bpwhunting 4 seasons....but I've been up/down with the summit well over 100 times. I've climbed with the LW over 60 times, this season alone.
Go in early....and take your time. I'm getting ready to go to a ittle staging area right off a doe bedding area.....and the key is....take your time and go early. I've had success in the AM"s with both stands.
Like I said....I own both....but if I had to let go of one of them....the summit would be the one I'd get rid of.