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Well, it's time for a new climber. Whichstand do you guys like best from Summit? Any opinions on the Viper SS vs. Razor SS? I'm not sure if I want that bar in front in case of a "sitting" shop opportunity. I just wanna know what you guys are using.

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I use the bushmaster....I love it......the one thing I think I do miss is the front bar, but I don't usually shoot sitting down.....anyway, that Viper is a great stand, it will be the next one I but for sure. Good Luck!

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another vote for the bushmaster here

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Have a bushmaster and love it. Bought a open shot half way thru last season and used it twice and went back to the bushmaster. Open shot has a small platform and a awkward climbing stance that made me feel uncomfortable.

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I would go w/ the viper over the razor. I'm not a big fan of that movable bar on the razor, looks like a weak point to me. I have the viper and absolutely love it.

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I have the razor and absolutely love it. Its the best of both worlds. You can sit and climb and remove the bar and swing it under the seat until you're ready for your descent. I don't see how it could be a weak point. I've had my butt on that bar many times and haven't had a single problem. The viper is talked up alot but the razor is where it's at.:D

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I use the Viper 05 and this is the very best of the best in my eye's ,it has a shooting rail ,but is very adaptable to shooting your bow .

nubo

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Viper by all means. Some guys don't like the bar, but it helps in more ways than it gets in the way. For one, you can sit-n-climb so you don't work as much of a sweat and stink up the woods. The trick to shooting over the bar is to cinch up the seat and keep it so your knees are just below the bar when sitting. It makes a nice place to lay the bow in front of you when you're sitting, too. And if ya fall asleep it adds just a bit of security

I'll gvie up a shot or two in a lifetime for added safety and convenience in climbing anyday.

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Good point! I've just never owned an opened face climber and was curious if they're worth it or not.

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I must respectfully disagree with you. I have the Summit Razor SS and the bar is not weak in the least. I really like that it can be moved out of the way after using it for climbing. The Razor offers the best of both worlds in my opinion.

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I have the Goliath... It's a bit larger than the others, but It is roomy and extremely comfortable for a guy my size. You really can't go wrong w/ any Summits.

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the golieth or something like that..its for the big boys..

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I have the viper I like, it its nice to have the bar in the frount when you are at full draw. Its just "bumps you back so you dont fall. And not falling is a good thing. As far as the size goes Iam 250 lb 6 foot andI fit in it just fine. The biggest problem is every time I use it I fall asleep :)

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I have the summit backpacker climber and love it. Very light, folds flat, sets-up easily, and very sturdy and comfortable when in a tree. I agree with liking the bar in front as it does add a safety feature. You can not go wrong with summit!

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I run a Goliath and LOVE IT!!! Summit IMO is so clearly ahead of any others in the climbing market, and soon to be tops in the hang on market too with the Deer Deck. Super quiet, very comfortable. I like the front bar and haven't had any problems as far as shooting. Get a couple of the side bags and you'll get rid of your backpack as well.

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I have the razor as well, I like the bar that moves out of the way. I'm 5'11" and 235 lbs no problems with it after 2 years of hunting. I would buy it again :)

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Since I gun hunt and bow hunt, and I'm 6'5" 285lbs, I would probably go with the 180 Max SS or the Goliath, because of the increased room of the climber, and size of the seat.

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:eek: I guess GRIZZLYMAN is an appropriate tag for you given your stats! ;):D

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Ok....now I have two additional questions...1) As far as "sinching" the seat up, is that comfortable??? I looked at the viper stand and thought that keeping that bar WOULD be the perfect bow rest; however, I don't want to sacrifice comfort too much....and 2) how much room is there on the Razor if you keep the bar up and use it like the viper if needed?? I am leaning toward the Razor and a bow holder at this point.

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Yeah, but when I got that nickname, I was only around 185 lbs.....I got that nickname because I had a pretty bad temper when provoked, and even growled at a former roommate of mine in college (I don't remember that) and his friend who tried to tie me to my bed (stunt or gay...not sure) and both ended up on the floor. That's how it got started.

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I have the viper and have for 8 years, best stands on the market, I don't like the bar in front either, mine didn't have one i think the new vipers have the bars, nothing a saw won't take care of. I think the bullet backpacker has the open front

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Personally I would get the Broadhead Backpacker SS. This is what I have but in a later version. It used to be called the Summit Cobra. It is an open stand, which has a very comfotable seat and you dont have to worry about your cam hitting the bar or sitting shots not clearing it.

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I love my Viper SS. Period!

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After a week of trying to decide, I went to D-ick's Friday night and bought a Viper Classic. After all the points and coupons we accumulated it ended up being $119 instead of $149. They had the Viper SS for $259, but the only difference I could find was 7lbs. I'm new to hunting and new to any stands other than my ladder stand. I bought a Gorilla climber on clearance at Walmart for $30 and really didn't like using it because it was a hassle and, while decently comfortable, didn't have enough seat room.I have to admit, the Summit is probably going to be used more than anything else. It's more comfortable than any of the ladder stands I've used and I like the bar in front myself. It's a good rest for my bow or it's something to lean against to help stretch out occasionally. And the stirrups fix the biggest hassle I had with the Gorilla, the climbing straps on the platform. It packs, sets up and climbs so easily it isn't even a contest. Only thing I would add would be a footrest to change the position of my knees every so often.

If I were going to buy another stand, which I probably won't for some time, it'd surely be a Goliath. Only problem would be having more space, I probably wouldn't get out of it.

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I have the open front backpacker from Summit also. Great stand, strong, good seat, not to heavy.

Just a question to anyone that might have some thoughts. It seams that the stand creeks/skweeks where the teath meet the tree bark. Not sure if anyone else has had this experiance. The paint on the teath is worn and it's just bare metal. Anyone?

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Says in the instructions to take a file and rough up the metal teeth to make it stop squeaking when it slides against the tree bark.

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thanks, I'll give it a try