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I got a new Summit Viper last week, and so far, not too many compaints. One thing I' m curious about. What is everyone using for a holder in their stand? I dont like holding my bow all day, so I' ve always had a holder to put my bow in on my Loggy stand. I was thinking about one of those type that screw into the tree above, but was wondering what others are using.

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I use one of the screw in types with the adjustable arm. It works well for me.

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I bought one of those screw in the tree deal from Walmart....it' s a piece of trash. I screwed in one tree and when I went to unscrew it, it broke. It was still usable so I use it a couple more times before it completely tore up.

It cost me a shot at a six point also........It has rubber or foam on the end and I couldn' t get my bow loose from it, after the deer had past my shooting lanes.....I got it loose.

Just a regular screw-in step will serve the purpose........I picked up a universal holder to mount on just about anything........its from Team Fitzgerald.........gonna mount it on the Viper....

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I use the realtree EZ-Hanger to hold the bow when i am doing things such as grunting, rattling, or getting a snack out of my pack. You have to be careful with the screw in type, though. Many states (public land) and some landowners prohibit hunters to use screw-in devices such as this. Be sure to have permission from the land owner, or if your hunting state land, make sure you know the regulations.

With that said, I hunt primarily private land and have permission to use the EZ-Hanger, and I do. I use it every time i go out. It does take the strain off a bit when holding your bow gets to be a bit too much. I prefer however to keep my bow in my hand the majority of the time, in case the deer decide to sneak up on me. As with any bow holder, if a deer shows up, you must get the bow off/out of the bow holder. This is extra movement that can be the deciding factor of scoring or being busted. Just something to think about.

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I carry strap-on steps in my pack. They are handy items to have.

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The realtree ez-hanger is awesome. Give it a try. You can get it at wal-mart
good luck

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All we can get around here at Walmart is the cheap one I bought.........it has round arms........don' t buy it...........the realtree has square tubing.

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i have a real tree, works great, use it to hold my call, bino, range finder, and bow. i also bolted a bow holder on my summit, had to drill a hole, wish i hadn,t done that, hasn' t hurt the stand..[:-]

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i got the GC 5000 from Cabelas. It mounts with 2 screws without any drilling of the stand. You have to mount it to one of the diagonal arm rests/braces since it is made for a 1" square tube stand. I was concerned about clearance but i am still able to put the 2 pieces together for carrying.

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If you have a lot of stands go to a Menards (or simular mega hardware store) and look in the tool/garage area for some U shaped screw in holders. They only cost $0.19 each and are rubber coated. Not that I am a tightwad but... 5 hangers for a buck just makes it rediculas to not have some on hand.

Although like PAHUNTER21 I prefer to try and hold my bow as much as possible. Nice to have the option to hang it though.

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I forget the brand name of it, but mine is the kind that the bottom limb/wheel sits in and is attached to the platform of the stand. It works best for me because it takes very little motion to retrieve it, and it' s always right there in front of me ready to go.

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I use one.... It' s called my LEFT hand.:D

OK.ok... I also screw 2 into the tree(one against the trunk above the seat so when I sit facing the tree it' s in front of me, the other on the right side as you look at the tree) I also have an API stand which allows me to lay my bow with arrow on the string across the wrap around hand section of my climber. I also have a bow holster on my belt that I rest the bottom cam in when I' m holding the bow with my hand. That gives me 4 options and if I have an overhanging limb or am in my favortie situation(a double or triple tree) I screw a bow holder into the other tree for a fifth option. I distrust myself with a bow holder attached to my stand.

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There is a new product made here in Mi. it is called the bowlegger! this is my first season w/ it (new like i said) i can not say enough about it. it straps to you leg and holds your bow beautifully wright were you need it. it hold the bow in front of you and upwright! the web addy for it is : www.bowlegger.com check it out you might like what u see. i saw it watching a program on my local access channel. i have taken a nice buck w/ it so far this season. now i am not saying that i would not have gotten the buck w/o it, because i probably still would have but it did make help make the transition from idle to full draw very smooth with minimal movement. Good Luck out there!

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I guess it would work, but only with an open fronted stand and only if you don' t move around much.;) I don' t need any more gadgets stuck on these old legs.:eek:

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If you are looking for cheap, I use an old hook used for hanging bicycles in the garage.

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i love my EZ hanger from realtree