Summit Goliath Treestand?
12-17-2002 | 06:07 AM
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From: Huntingdon, PA
Summit Goliath Treestand?
Hey everyone
(sorry mods, i wasn't sure which forum this would go in, so go ahead and move it if necessary)
Anyway, after a frustrating early bow season on the ground, I am starting to consider getting a treestand. Hunting on the ground was good and all, but it is just hard to stay hidden when you are 6'4'' and about 320lbs, lol
anyway, i am looking into the higher capacity treestands (obviously), and one that caught my attention was the Summit Goliath, anyone have any good (or bad) experiences with these stands, or for that matter that summit brand?
thanx for the info!
Jennings Buckmaster Bow
.50 Cal Thompson Center Renegade
(sorry mods, i wasn't sure which forum this would go in, so go ahead and move it if necessary)
Anyway, after a frustrating early bow season on the ground, I am starting to consider getting a treestand. Hunting on the ground was good and all, but it is just hard to stay hidden when you are 6'4'' and about 320lbs, lol
anyway, i am looking into the higher capacity treestands (obviously), and one that caught my attention was the Summit Goliath, anyone have any good (or bad) experiences with these stands, or for that matter that summit brand?
thanx for the info!
Jennings Buckmaster Bow
.50 Cal Thompson Center Renegade
12-17-2002 | 09:00 AM
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From: Sherman, Illinois USA
RE: Summit Goliath Treestand?
Hey Dog,
This is my first season in a Goliath. I have hunted a Summit Viper and Grand Old Man extensively. I can assure you that as a big guy, you will not be making a mistake with the Goliath. I absolutley love mine. At 6'3'' and 260 puonds, I have plenty of room and feel extremely safe in this stand. It is quiet, stable and roomy enough for me with all my heavy clothes on. The seat is adjustable so that you can lower it for gun hunting making the shooting rail useable. You can also raise the seat so that the rail will be out of the way for bow hunting. My only problem with this stand is that it may be too comfortable. I have never sat as long as what I can in this stand. This may have something to do with the fact that I occasionally doze while in it. I have never slept in a stand before. You will also get Summit's incredible customer service. You will not regret buying this stand. Good luck.
This is my first season in a Goliath. I have hunted a Summit Viper and Grand Old Man extensively. I can assure you that as a big guy, you will not be making a mistake with the Goliath. I absolutley love mine. At 6'3'' and 260 puonds, I have plenty of room and feel extremely safe in this stand. It is quiet, stable and roomy enough for me with all my heavy clothes on. The seat is adjustable so that you can lower it for gun hunting making the shooting rail useable. You can also raise the seat so that the rail will be out of the way for bow hunting. My only problem with this stand is that it may be too comfortable. I have never sat as long as what I can in this stand. This may have something to do with the fact that I occasionally doze while in it. I have never slept in a stand before. You will also get Summit's incredible customer service. You will not regret buying this stand. Good luck.
12-17-2002 | 10:34 AM
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From: In a Tarpon Boat
RE: Summit Goliath Treestand?
bigdog02,
I checked out several of the stands rated for big men.
My favorites were as follows.
1 Buckshot Big Shot Mag
2 Ol'Man Grand MultiVision
3 Summit Goliath
4 API Grandslam Supermag
I went with the Bigshot Mag because it's the strongest of the bunch and you never will need to replace cables or chains like you might with the others.
It uses metal V-bars to attach to trees from 10" to 22"
You can hunt facing the tree or away.
With the sliding back rest adjusted properly in the facing the tree position, it's the most comfortable tree stand made.
Even more comfortable than my Doc's Recliner or a Tree Lounge and far more stable than either too.
The down side is the 32lb weight.
I found, I could carry mine 500yds to and from my hunting area without any fatigue but wouldn't want to pack it for long distances.
Considering how comfortable and well built it is, I can deal with the weight.
I will probably get a Lone Wolf sit & climb for packing the longer distances next year.
To me, that's the only way to go anyway. Have a bigger stand for all day hunts and a smaller companion portable stand for packing long distances when you feel like exploring new areas.
The Grand MultiVision is a tremendous stand with lots of room too and lighter than the BuckShot.
It is very comfortable and has lots of leg room and the new expanded arm rests are great for bulky clothing.
The Goliath is a great stand too but I like the Buckshot and Grand Multivision better because of the extra room they had for my upper body.
Even though I only weigh 240 lbs, my chest measures 50" and I have wide shoulders. I need the extra room of the bigger stands, especially when wearing my 3XL and 4XL hunting jackets.
The Big Shot Mag and Grand Multivision are perfect for big guys with wide shoulders.
You can get a free video from BuckShot at their website.
http://www.buckshot-stands.com
I bought my Buckshot Mag. from my friend Pinwheel 12 at his http://www.pinwheelproducts.com website.
You can order it without the safety rail and backrest to save weight.
Big mistake, get the rail and backrest.
Sag.
Edited by - Sagittarius on 12/17/2002 11:42:56
I checked out several of the stands rated for big men.
My favorites were as follows.
1 Buckshot Big Shot Mag
2 Ol'Man Grand MultiVision
3 Summit Goliath
4 API Grandslam Supermag
I went with the Bigshot Mag because it's the strongest of the bunch and you never will need to replace cables or chains like you might with the others.
It uses metal V-bars to attach to trees from 10" to 22"
You can hunt facing the tree or away.
With the sliding back rest adjusted properly in the facing the tree position, it's the most comfortable tree stand made.
Even more comfortable than my Doc's Recliner or a Tree Lounge and far more stable than either too.
The down side is the 32lb weight.
I found, I could carry mine 500yds to and from my hunting area without any fatigue but wouldn't want to pack it for long distances.
Considering how comfortable and well built it is, I can deal with the weight.
I will probably get a Lone Wolf sit & climb for packing the longer distances next year.
To me, that's the only way to go anyway. Have a bigger stand for all day hunts and a smaller companion portable stand for packing long distances when you feel like exploring new areas.
The Grand MultiVision is a tremendous stand with lots of room too and lighter than the BuckShot.
It is very comfortable and has lots of leg room and the new expanded arm rests are great for bulky clothing.
The Goliath is a great stand too but I like the Buckshot and Grand Multivision better because of the extra room they had for my upper body.
Even though I only weigh 240 lbs, my chest measures 50" and I have wide shoulders. I need the extra room of the bigger stands, especially when wearing my 3XL and 4XL hunting jackets.
The Big Shot Mag and Grand Multivision are perfect for big guys with wide shoulders.
You can get a free video from BuckShot at their website.
http://www.buckshot-stands.com
I bought my Buckshot Mag. from my friend Pinwheel 12 at his http://www.pinwheelproducts.com website.
You can order it without the safety rail and backrest to save weight.
Big mistake, get the rail and backrest.
Sag.
Edited by - Sagittarius on 12/17/2002 11:42:56
12-17-2002 | 05:43 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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From: Vinton VA
RE: Summit Goliath Treestand?
The Summit Golitath is one outstanding stand! It is quiet, comfortable, stable, and so easy to use it is truely and amazing stand. I promise you will be very happy with one.
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12-18-2002 | 06:26 AM
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From: Huntingdon, PA
RE: Summit Goliath Treestand?
thanx for the posts.
I am going to show them to my wife because she is 100% about me getting up in a treestand, so she is all about safety, lol
anyway
i sent for a video of the buckshot big shot mag, to see what it's like
I am heavily leaning towards the goliath though, i can't find anything bad about it anywhere!!
Jennings Buckmaster Bow
.50 Cal Thompson Center Renegade
I am going to show them to my wife because she is 100% about me getting up in a treestand, so she is all about safety, lol
anyway
i sent for a video of the buckshot big shot mag, to see what it's like
I am heavily leaning towards the goliath though, i can't find anything bad about it anywhere!!
Jennings Buckmaster Bow
.50 Cal Thompson Center Renegade
