I know I have probably said it once or twice before, but....
I LOVE MY SUMMIT VIPER X4!!!!!!!!!!! [8D]
I have fallen asleep on a few occasions in the early morning hours in it too. It is the most quietest, most rugged, and most comfortable stand I have ever had.
The front bar does NOT get in the way. When bowhunting, raise the seat straps. When gun hunting, lower the straps. It's that simple.
Butch A.