Summit climber ???
01-21-2007, 08:56 PM
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Summit climber ???
I am interested in buying a new climber tree stand. I currently prefer lock on/ hang on or ladder stands but i have used a loggy bayou ....i forget the name but it looks like the monarch but it climbs with the aid. I really dont feel comfortable climbing with this set up and want to try a sit and climb style stand. I was wondering if anyone who uses a summit or more accurately the viper or the razor ( i prefer open front) find it easier and SAFER to climb sitting vesus standing? Its alot of money but i cant test the stands out anywhere. Thanks for the help
01-22-2007, 04:25 AM
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Fork Horn
Join Date: Dec 2006
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RE: Summit climber ???
I have 3 climbers, they are all Vipers! Sold the others at a garage sale! The last 2 I bought, I got the XL which I think is about 2 inches widder on the seat frame. It feels like so much more room! Love them both!
01-22-2007, 04:30 AM
#5
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 1997
Location: Cheasapeke and Delaware Bay Region
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RE: Summit climber ???
Sit and climb is much easier. Don't let that front bar on the Summit intimadate you, it does not get in the way with the shorter axis to axis bows of today.
01-22-2007, 05:36 AM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Southwest Ohio
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RE: Summit climber ???
ORIGINAL: Rickmur
Sit and climb is much easier. Don't let that front bar on the Summit intimadate you, it does not get in the way with the shorter axis to axis bows of today.
Sit and climb is much easier. Don't let that front bar on the Summit intimadate you, it does not get in the way with the shorter axis to axis bows of today.
. Th efront bar has never gotten in the way and it adds a certain bit of security that I like as well. 
01-22-2007, 07:32 AM
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Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: creemore Ontario Canada
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RE: Summit climber ???
If you set up properly you'll find that the cross rail on the Viper is not an issue ,but it is a very good treestand. I have used one for 2 season's now [Archery]and just love it .
nubo
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01-22-2007, 08:40 AM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Alabama
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RE: Summit climber ???
The ONLY climbers we use are Summits. I have one Viper that I get back in 99 and still love it. Since then my brother and I have bought 4 more "Goliath" models. They are just like the viper but larger. Excellent stands!
Trae
Trae