Summit Viper Versus Razor
 

I've narrowed it down to these for my first climber. Price is close to the same so not a issue. Mostly this stand will be used for bowhunting, but occassional gun hunting. Anyone had experience with both?

RE: Summit Viper Versus Razor
 

I've got it narrowed down to the viper and the bullet. I think I'd like the bar in front, it'll make me feel a bit safer, and from all the comments I've heard it doesn't get in the way bow hunting.

RE: Summit Viper Versus Razor
 

I read somewhere that the Razor has a bar in front that can be disconnected and swing under the seat if you choose while bowhunting. Not positive though.

RE: Summit Viper Versus Razor
 

Yeah the razor's front bar does fold under, the point for it is a seat climber.....the folding mechanism just looks like a mouse trap and source for noise to me???? If you not interested in the bar maybe the bushmaster x5 would be the stand for you? Good luck.....I think we both at least got it narrowed down to the right brand!

RE: Summit Viper Versus Razor
 

Between those two I'd go with the Razor because of the movable rail. I'd be concerned with noise if it was from any other company besides Summit. (and Lone Wolf ;))

RE: Summit Viper Versus Razor
 

WAS TOLD THAT THE MOVEABLE BAR ON THE RAZOR ACTUALLY HAS YOU TOO CLOSE TO THE SEAT WHILE CLIMBING, FORCING YOUR KNEES TO STRIKE THE SEAT AND POSSIBLY THE TREE WHILE GOING UP OR COMING DOWN. I HAVE NOT TRIED IT OUT FOR MYSELF,THOUGH.
BY THE WAY, I LOVE SUMMIT STANDS AND ENJOY USING BOTH THE VIPER AND THE COBRA

RE: Summit Viper Versus Razor
 

beulaboy, do you bow or gunhunt. Or both? Does the bar on the viper get in the way of a bowshot? Looking now at the bullet backpacker on thier site, that one folds completely flat. unlike the viper or razor.

RE: Summit Viper Versus Razor
 

Hey kmeyer read the post before you ask questions please.

RE: Summit Viper Versus Razor
 

Ite, looks like you need to read the ENTIRE post first, pay particular attention to the names ;)

RE: Summit Viper Versus Razor
 

kmeyer, I do both out of the stand- the front bar CAN get in the way if you don't pay attention on a nearly straight down shot, but it is rare.

RE: Summit Viper Versus Razor
 

DA ...RAZOR has the edge..didnt mean to be punny

RE: Summit Viper Versus Razor
 

I tried my 04 viper this week for the first time and must say it's the best stand that I've ever used ,i don't have any experience with the other choice but I'll definately say that the Viper is a top notch stand .

nubo

RE: Summit Viper Versus Razor
 

I have the bullet backpacker , which is the viper , but it folds completely flat. You should take a look great stand , weighs 23lbs.

RE: Summit Viper Versus Razor
 

I own 4 Summit stands . IMO I do not think you can go wrong w/any Summit stand,but the new Bullet is sweet I got one this past Year and love it .I have found the bar does not get in the way while bow hunting.

RE: Summit Viper Versus Razor
 

I just got a razor last week and I love it. The climming bar makes no noise when you fold it up. The best stand I have owned