Well after months of researching and changing my mind several times, I pulled the trigger and ordered the Summit Python from Cabela's on Sunday night. It arrived last night. (Great service by the way).

Even though I really didn't start a thread here regarding this purchase, I did read other threads that were asking the same types of questions.

I was replacing a Summit Sabre (1991).

Originally, I had narrowed down the search between Ol'Man Multivision, Summit Python XLS and the Warren & Sweat Imperial.

I wanted light weight, versatility and warranty protection.

Although I liked the W&S Bark Biter Belt attachment, I was not comfortable with the 1 year warranty (vs. 5 years from Summit).

I really liked the versatility of the Ol'Man Multivision and really like the net seat for comfort (especially since it does not get wet and feel damp like other padded seats), but the 23-25 pounds turned me off (my sabre is 22 pounds - and when I hunt S. IL, I hike about 1 mile from the road).

As for the Summit Viper, my only concern was the versatility and being able to shoot my bow from the sitting position which I have done and I do practice. I felt the permanent bar in front would prohibit me from doing it the way I liked. I believed that Summit had the best warranty and the best no-pins, no-bolts, no-anything attachment system.

So....long story long...
I stepped up to the Summit Python.
I cost $30 more, but the shooting rail for gun hunting which turns into a footrest for bow hunting, put all the things I wanted in place.

Versatility, lightweight {21 pounds - not as light as I wanted } and warranty.

Maybe all of this might help someone else who is deciding to purchase a climber stand this year. Maybe not...

Good Luck to all and thanks for all of your opinions and comments on other related threads.