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Now that you have had a season to get aquainted with this unit, how do you like it?

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I've had a learning experience for sure but am very comfortable after a full season. I learned after breaking the crank handle off the foot platform on a trip in in the dark to use the little knobsfor attaching themto carrythe cranks in my pouch and attach them at the tree, also attaching them both to the outside aids greatly in turning them for adjustment. BTW, Equalizer sent me a new crank and a set of knobs free. I took the Summitsling seat off and put the hardsling seat from Equalizer back on because I didn't like the tri fold of Summits seat when putting the stand together for backpacking. I don't like the hardness of Equalizer's sling seat but it is the better of the 2 for folding up. I don't like the standard seat as it putsyou up too high as it rests on the top rail. I wish the stand would fit trees up to 22 inch's but then the stand would be too big. I like the way it folds up as I can pack a coat and fanny pack on the stand under the sling seat without fear of it falling out on the trek in or out of the woods as the seat holds it in tight once cinched down. Over all I am very pleased with this stand. Now if I could just find a hang on with everything I want incorporated in it.

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I'm debating between this stand and the Summit Viper or 180, this would be my first climbing tree stand, any help as to which direction I should go?

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I prefer the hard padded seat over the sling seat.

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That's because your short:D.
Eddie, I had the Summit Golioth which is a bigger version of the Viper and like this Equalizer heads over heals.

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I used one last season and love it. Everyone has their likes and dislikesand after trying just about every other brand, I finally found theone for me. I use mine facing the tree and use a realtree easy hanger as ashooting rest. Mine also has the adjustable safety bar(backrest) and gun cradles.

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i guess it's just preferance but i've used an Equalizer before and i think my Summit is quiter and more comfortable.

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For some reason my behind doesn't like a sling seat. Likes ahardseat. Plus I like the fact I can level out the equalizer.Also it is rock solid on the tree.

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Hello all. New here. Hate to bump such an old topic. But is this still as good a tree stand as it was in 07-08 when this thread was active? Thinking about buying one. Thanks in advance.

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yep, still a good stand. I have used mine for 2 seasons now. Best stand I have used.

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Thanks much vadeerkiller. Can't really find much bad about 'em on the net. So I guess I'll take the plunge.

I bought one last year. It is very quiet and easy to set up. Also very sturdy and will not slide. The only draw back is that the movable seat is not all that comfortable. I would buy the the optional seat if you plan on all day hunting from it. The movable seat is ok for about 3-4 hours. I am extremely scared of heights and i feel safe in this stand. The straps that secure the top to the bottom once cinched tight will not allow stand to move. If i were to get a second climbing stand i would definetly get another one. Hope this helps.

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This stand is the best i have had it 2 seasons now and i love it comfort and quite also i see everyone saying the sling seat has to be taken half off to backpack the stand this is not true you just have to practice putting the to pieces together and it will work great while leaving the sling seat as is

interesting, i've never had to or felt like i had to use "cinch" or "ratchet" straps on my Summit. matter of fact my Summit has never so much as slipped or failed to bite into a tree. even with standing up or moving around, my Summit has never lost it's grip on the tree. i guess Equilizer believes in the "safer than sorry" theory.

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Has anyone tried to use the summit surround seat with the equalizer stand yet i want to try it but dont want to buy if it wont work i do see that someone tried the regular sling seat from summit and it worked so let me know

I have hunted out of one of these the last 3 years and love it.It adjusts like it says and you can get it perfect on the tree.I think I could sit in it all day,I got the sling seat with mine but think the straight seat would be better to bow hunt with.I think mine weighed 17 lbs,it is easy to carry in and out of the woods.I am small framed weigh 160 lbs and the one I got is a little tight for me so if I was going to get another one it would be the bigger size.
Years ago Loc-on limb came out with one that you could adjust going up and down the tree and it is a great stand but think I like this one a lot better.

I bought the summit seat for my equalizer but still prefer the hard seat as I face the tree when gun hunting.

Well to answer my own question i bought the summit surround seat and it works just great and is better than the sling seat for my Equalizer stand

Camo cop,

To answer your question about the cinch strap. When you use it the bottom and top are locked together rock solid. On your summit if you lift up your foot platform it could slide down the tree or if you have ever worn bulky clothes and you are wedged into your sling seat, when you stand up your top platform comes with you. I had a summit and everything else and they have all done it. I think most recommend attaching a rope between top and bottom platforms in case bottom falls. Don't have this problem with the equalizer. My 2 cents worth.

Man I wish i would have seen tis before i bought summit viper. Man that stand looks sweet!!

i have had the problem you described with other stands but never with my Summit Goliath. it is plenty wide enough to stand up and sit down without it losing any grip...even with a fanny pack on. i always tie my top and bottom pieces together just in case. my Tree Lounge is notorious for the bottom portion losing it's grip but never has my Summit. i have sat in the Equilizer and Summit's and i prefer the Summit's. not only in comfort but in price. if i pay what Equilizer wants for a stand...it better come with a toilet and micro fridge:eek2:

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I had one years ago, when they first came out. I had to send it back, the leveling crank broke while I was up a tree.:s10: They offerd to give me a new one and said that the manufacture of the crank did something wrong and that it has been fixed now, but I didnt want to try that again right then. The ones they have now look great, and I think if they did cost so much I would try it again.

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Boys, I bought one two years ago and let me tell you, I love it. I always had t rouble g etting in the other climbers because of the steep angle you had to put them on the tree to compensate for the decreasing trunk size as you ascended. Now I can put it on level and go right up. I usually go up about 20 feet and only have to make adjustments about three times on the way up. It is quiet. There is no noise in the cranking device. This is the first stand I have had with cables and the cables are quiet and easy to put on the tree. I am quite comfortable taking a short nap in this and have done so on many occasions. Of course I have the rails on mine which are optional. I think you will enjoy it. I haven't had any breakages to mine yet. Happy hunting.

I did not read this entire thread. HCH I thought you knew I had one. I've had one for 4 or 5 years now. Love it. Lighter than my LW with 4 sticks. Very, very comfortable. Use it for the rut when all day sits are in order. Customer service is 1st rate bar none. I have broken 2 crank handles in the time I have owned it, most recently this year and they shipped new ones to me free of charge. Wish they were made out of alumium instead of plastic. I now remove the cranks and install them at the base of the tree and I put them on so they crank from the outside of the stand, much easier to work them then from the inside. I had an extra Summit sling seat and modified that to fit the stand. Equalizer's sling seat was too hard. One of the best climbers if not the best.
I just saw how old this thread was and that I replied to it a few years ago. LOL. Pretty much said the same thing then as I just did above.

Worpion....I have the Summit 180 Max with the surround seat and it is the most comfortable stand I have, a little heavy but that's the trade off.

I just replaced the shrink wrap on my Summit cables before the season but they still make some noise. So my questions are:

I'm a big guy, 6' 4" 270 pounds and I would like to know if this stand will be too small for me.

How quiet is the stand while setting the cables?

How tight does the stand pack and does it make any noise while going to your hunting area?

When packed, does the stand set upright without tipping? My Summit often will tip over when packed if the cables are not run into the stand far enough.

For those that have this stand, is the optional rail worth it or would you skip it. I will primarily use the Equalizer (Should I pull the trigger) for bow season.

For Worpion. With the surround seat, how well does the stand pack?

Thanks to everyone and sorry for the long post but I have no place I can go to see this stand in person.

The stand is tight when packed what i do is i take the seat off and bungie it to the stand and put it on when i get it to my area it does not take long to install.