looking for a new climber and i like the looks of this one....does anyone have any experience with this particular one?

I like the looks of the openshot. I have a 2004 Summit Clearshot. This one was replaced by the openshot I believe. The clearshot has a hand climbing aid and a comfy seat that swings up and is attached to the base. The openshot incorporates the seat into the climbing aid. I like this much better, because myclearshot seat squeaks some when I move the seat up and down. So far, the squeaking has not busted me, but I really like the openshot look. Some people do not like the fact that there is no cross bar like the Viper for example. I don't mind it a bit as I never have the base higher than 15-20' and I always have my full body harness on. They are versatile, handylittle stands that only weigh 16 lbs, IMO. You can hike in pretty far, and I can be from the base of my tree to 18' ready to hunt with all bow and accessory holders screwed into the treein under 10 minutes ...Great stand- go for it

jgunn,
Check this thread. The Openshot was discussed a bit.
http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1850546

I was just looking at the Open Shot. It looks like it would be a nice stand, and at 14 pounds, a real pleasure to pack in and out of the woods. I have a API Grand Slam and I like it, but I really like the 'open' part of the Open Shot.

I've been using a Gorilla hang on and I love how it's open all the way around. The API has that rail around the front. Plus, the Open Shot is only $200. Pretty good deal.


I didn't realize that was the climber you bought Christine. Maybe I can schmooze you into letting me try it out.

This was my 2nd seson with the open shot not only is it light, it's fast the quick climb stirrups are awesome once you get used to them, easy to take on and off of the tree, bites as good as any stand I've ever had better than most. Stand is very quiet, seat and platform are solid weld there are no joints or bolts to sqeak when you move around. I love this stand my lone wolf is now collecting dust in the garage.

Uh, sure. It has gone un-tested since the, ahem, 'truck incident'. You could be the perfect victi.. er, test subject.

thanks for the help guys.....for $200 it seems like a good deal..