advice on a climbing stand.
11-06-2007, 04:22 AM
#21
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Nov 2003
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RE: advice on a climbing stand.
The first and last climber I'll ever own is the Summit Viper. Absolutely awesome stand IMO.
I didnt' either. I was reading about everyone raving about their viper on here for years. Finally bought one and started using it. Everything that was said was true. Easy to use, quiet and it's almost too comfortable. The only thing I've ever found wrong with it is every so often when I'm walking with it on my back the teeth from the v of the foot platform will catch the back of my calf. Not sure how or why but it sucks when it happens.
Actually, I didn't believe the hype everyone was spewing about the Viper until I bought one.
11-06-2007, 04:34 AM
#22
Host of Hosts
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Erie, Pennsylvania
Posts: 5,780
RE: advice on a climbing stand.
I had a Summit Viper for my first climber. I now have a Summit Razor SS and like the Viper ( same thing basically with a bar you can move) is so comfortable its easy to sit on stand for alot of hours.
11-06-2007, 05:43 AM
#23
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Indiana
Posts: 1,131
RE: advice on a climbing stand.
ORIGINAL: MarkfromNWMO
Its about time I buy a new climber, mine is on its last leg and I don't feel overly safe in it anymore.
What do you all recomend? My old one is a Summit and has been good, but all worn out and rickity now.
My buddy has a tree lunger, but looks awful awkward....
What do you all recomend for a large, sturdy comfortable bow hunting stand?
Thanks fellas.
Its about time I buy a new climber, mine is on its last leg and I don't feel overly safe in it anymore.
What do you all recomend? My old one is a Summit and has been good, but all worn out and rickity now.
My buddy has a tree lunger, but looks awful awkward....
What do you all recomend for a large, sturdy comfortable bow hunting stand?
Thanks fellas.
11-06-2007, 05:51 AM
#24
Typical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: McDonough, GA
Posts: 754
RE: advice on a climbing stand.
I have a Summit Goliath. I'm about 290 and very comfy in it. It's a great stand and I feel safe. That's coming from a guy who doesn't like heights. Of course, I climb with the safety belt attached to the tree.
11-06-2007, 07:08 AM
#26
Fork Horn
Thread Starter
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Bucklin, MO
Posts: 108
RE: advice on a climbing stand.
ORIGINAL: Mikey S.
only in an extreme downward angle shot. But you can adjust the height of the seat to change where the rail sits. The summits are tough to beat, I've tried a bunch of different climbers,and they are tops.
The goliath is nothing but a viper, but with a wider seat section. I'm 5'10, 200, and actually wish I had a Goliath. Especially in colder weater with bulky clothes on. I may seriously consider that next year.....or...
....I've had my eye on the Equalizer now for some time, and I may pull the trigger on that purchase. A lot guys seem to like them.
ORIGINAL: MarkfromNWMO
So does the rest on the Viper get in the way for bowhunting?
So does the rest on the Viper get in the way for bowhunting?
The goliath is nothing but a viper, but with a wider seat section. I'm 5'10, 200, and actually wish I had a Goliath. Especially in colder weater with bulky clothes on. I may seriously consider that next year.....or...
....I've had my eye on the Equalizer now for some time, and I may pull the trigger on that purchase. A lot guys seem to like them.
Sounds like I would be ok with either one then. I will go ahead and try another Summit.
11-06-2007, 12:23 PM
#27
Typical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 772
RE: advice on a climbing stand.
Just got back from Bass Pro, yes I bought the Viper. Got a big hunt planned and can't wait to use it. Hope it's as comfortable as they claim, I'll need to be in the stand daylight to dark.
11-06-2007, 01:23 PM
#28
Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 210
RE: advice on a climbing stand.
After buying my lone wolf lock-on tree stand with the climbing sticks, i will never again buy a climbing stand. This stand is so quiet, compact, and quicker to get up in the tree and can be adjusted to the angle of the tree, both the seat and the platform adjust. And can go on any size tree, instead of having to pick a tree that is able to accept a climber.
11-06-2007, 02:43 PM
#29
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Posts: 233
RE: advice on a climbing stand.
Get one that can be adjusted while climbing the tree. I have an API that is super comfortable but it uses the chain with a pin setup. Once you setthe chain lengthat the bottom of the tree you have to keep it there.
11-06-2007, 03:36 PM
#30
Typical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Southern Maryland (St. Mary\'s)
Posts: 884
RE: advice on a climbing stand.
I have been using an Equalizer for 3 years now and love it. ASome say it's not quiet enough, but I don't happen to share that view. I had been in it for less than 5 minutes when my deer came in Sunday. If it were that loud there is no way that would have happened.