summit, api, gorilla or ol' man
09-11-2010 | 10:15 AM
#21
Giant Nontypical
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 5,195
Likes: 0
From: PA.
Summit all the way. I had a api climber about 6 years ago and the summit is a MUCH better design (faster to set up and more stable when climbing) and WAY lighter. If u are under 6 foot a viper would b good. If u are fat(like me) or tall go with goliath. Ive used both and love them. Also, dont b an idiot! Wear your harness the whole time!!
in my opinion they should do away with viper.goliath is same stand except 2 inchs wider on top seat section.
09-11-2010 | 01:11 PM
#22
Nontypical Buck
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 3,116
Likes: 0
From: VA, USA
I'd pick the Summit anyday. I use a Viper myself. I have tried Lone Wolf, API, and feel that the Viper is best for me. I'm 6' tall and weigh 235 lbs, and the Viper is fine for me. The Goliath or the Titan would obviously offer more room but I've found I don't need it.
09-11-2010 | 01:54 PM
#23
Giant Nontypical
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 7,876
Likes: 0
From: Ohio
09-11-2010 | 02:00 PM
#24
Giant Nontypical
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 7,876
Likes: 0
From: Ohio
I've bought a few over the years and come to the conclusion that a combination of tops and bottoms is best. One thing I don't want is a base that ins't adjustable easily. I use a North star base (not sold any more) and a summit cobra or lone wolf hand climber top. The NS base is roomy, light, and easily adjustable along with an ability to be used on large trees. Just a squeeze of my hand on the lock with a lift of the base cinches up the belt.
09-11-2010 | 05:16 PM
#25
Giant Nontypical
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 5,195
Likes: 0
From: PA.
09-11-2010 | 08:01 PM
#26
Giant Nontypical
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 7,876
Likes: 0
From: Ohio
A pound does matter. Hikers will agree. Still, all of them are heavy. I wonder how they bumped the weigh limit up on the Goliath with only a pound? A pound of whatever must go a long way.
I weighed the Northstar when I got it and it was what they said it was, 17. Pretty sure using the LW hand climber has brought the weight down below 14 or close to it.
09-12-2010 | 07:42 AM
#27
Giant Nontypical
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 5,195
Likes: 0
From: PA.
Don't go by what they say they weigh. One of the things that turned me off about the LW was that. They said 14 but it was 17. Not saying they don't, just saying they all stretch things, bow speed, arrow straightness, stand weight...
A pound does matter. Hikers will agree. Still, all of them are heavy. I wonder how they bumped the weigh limit up on the Goliath with only a pound? A pound of whatever must go a long way.
I weighed the Northstar when I got it and it was what they said it was, 17. Pretty sure using the LW hand climber has brought the weight down below 14 or close to it.
A pound does matter. Hikers will agree. Still, all of them are heavy. I wonder how they bumped the weigh limit up on the Goliath with only a pound? A pound of whatever must go a long way.
I weighed the Northstar when I got it and it was what they said it was, 17. Pretty sure using the LW hand climber has brought the weight down below 14 or close to it.
the new 2010 180 max has the titan floor, it said it was 25 pds. i weighted both the titan/180 max and both were 25 pds.
i put the MOLLE 11 on my 180/titan and it does not matter if it is 21 or 25.
but 21 pd does feel lighter b.so 17 pd will feel even nicer.
does it matter to me, NO WITH MOLLE 11 I CAN WALK MILE WITH NO PROBLEMS.without MOLLE 11,yes i agree you will feel difference from 17 pds to 21 pds but 1 pd difference, NO
