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Old 09-26-2006, 01:53 PM
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Can anyone recommend a climber for bowhunting? The features I rate from most important to least are:

1. safety
2. quietness
3. cost
4. weight

Which brand and model and what features you like about them?

Thanks for the help!
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Old 09-26-2006, 02:09 PM
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I havea Summit Broadhead backpacker. It's not super light and there is a bit of setup involved everytime you go out, but I'd still rather use it than any of my hang-ons. SUPER comfy, safe, quiet.
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Old 09-26-2006, 02:21 PM
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I really like my Summit Viper X5 ive used it for 2 seasons now and i absolutly love it. It's really quiet. I never feel unsafe in that treestand its really sturdy, it doesn't move at all when u get it up in the tree. Its also very comfortable also. It cost about 250 i think.
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Old 09-26-2006, 08:11 PM
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Summit Viper. Extrememly quiet, Oh My God comfortable and very easy to use. It's priced about average as far as climbers go, $250 One purchase you will most certainly never regret.
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Old 09-26-2006, 08:54 PM
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Thanks for the feedback. The Viper is the one I've been leaning towards although a buddy of mine has been trying to convince me to go with an Ol' Man. I wonder how they compare side by side?
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Old 09-27-2006, 06:29 AM
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I also have a viper and I'm extremly happy with it. You won't regret it.
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Old 09-27-2006, 06:39 AM
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I have had 2 ol'mans. I had one stolen, and currently hunt out of the other. I think they are greatstands. The mesh seat is comfortable, and They make some that are pretty light also. I have never felt " unsafe " in it, in fact I have dozed off a few times in it.I can't say it is better than the Summit, because I have never used a Summit, but I do know they are worth a look.

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Old 09-27-2006, 07:52 AM
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ORIGINAL: BigRack23

Can anyone recommend a climber for bowhunting? The features I rate from most important to least are:

1. safety
2. quietness
3. cost
4. weight

Which brand and model and what features you like about them?

Thanks for the help!
I think I can help you out.
1. A lock on
2. A lock on
3. A lock on
4. A lock on....
So yeah, stick with lock ons..
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Old 09-27-2006, 01:09 PM
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summit vipers are so comfy.
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Old 09-27-2006, 03:26 PM
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I am really liking my summit cobra!
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