Sumitt Viper
 

I just bought a practically new Summitt Viper treestand for $175.00. I think I got a great deal. I'm very excited to use it this coming season. Who all owns one of these and what's your opinion of it.

RE: Sumitt Viper
 

Best climber going as far as I am concerned, and I paid alot more for mine.

RE: Sumitt Viper
 

I have the VIPER XLS and am happy with it even though i'm not too fond of heights.

RE: Sumitt Viper
 

love mine........silent,easy to climb,easy packing...;)

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I have a viper xls also and it is the best stand i ever had. My hunting buddies seen me use it this past year and both of em bought the same stand as mine. I also paid alot more for mine, but its worth every penny, and the customer service that summit has is, untouchable in my book, they are great:D

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Love my Viper XLS too. I just added the Summit Rapid Climb Stirrups and it has made the stand much easier to climb with. You will be happy with your stand and the customer service should you need it.

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I have a cobra right now but I'm gonna upgrade and buy the Viper top assembly. I'm not as fearful as I used to be so I want the bar in front of me and that will give me a good gun rest during shotgun season. Summit stands are great. I think there are quieter stands on the market but with a little practice and some well places mole skin you should have no problems getting in and out quietly. And their customer service is the best in the biz.

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Does anyone bowhunt out of the Viper??? If so how complicated is it to bowhunt out of???

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I have a viper and I bow hunt in it with no problems. I like it too.

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I like the bar in front for bowhunting. It has never stopped me from getting a shot and it makes it easy to sit down and face the tree. Also makes a perfect rest for the bow when I don't want to hold it.

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I am really happy with my SUmmit Viper XLS. I received a tip from a friend about the stirrups. Instead of the ones Summit has, I added my own. Use a pinky finger size bungee cord. I will see if I can post some pics here.

RE: Summit Viper
 

Another view.....

RE: Summit Viper
 

How in the world do u use that? Do ya put your feet in the grooves where the bungee cord is? What happens if you lose your footing do u have a rope tied to your waist?

RE: Summit Viper
 

TURKEY FAN,

You place your feet between the bungee and the side braces. This uses the same principle as the rapid climb stirrups from Summit. I have the Rapid Climb Stirrups and have found them much easier to climb with than Summits old setup. As for losing your platform, you should always have the platform and the climber portion of your stand tied together to prevent dropping your platform.

Jerry/NJ,

I saw those pics over on AT. Thats a darn good idea....I almost did something similar with some aluminum but thought I would give the stirrups a try. Do you like the set up? I feel like I have much more control over the platform now with the stirrups installed.

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I do not own a Viper but I do own a Revolution and am very happy with it. If I were to get another climber then it would probably be either the Viper or its backpacker version the Bullet. Both look to be great stands.

RE: Sumitt Viper
 

It's an excellent stand and one that I am sure you will be happy with. Summit climbers are excellent overall and you got a great deal as well.

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I have the Viper and a Cobra top to go with it.I thought that I would like to try bowhunting without the bar.I use the Cobra top exclusively now for bowhunting.However,the viper top makes climbing way easier and is definately more versatile.You can't beat the comfort of these stands.Ron

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Thank you for all your responses and I cant wait to get up in the tree with it.