which summit treestand?
#1
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 16
which summit treestand?
looking for a summit treestand. can't decide to go with the front bar (Viper X4) for safety & clearance, or without (bushmaster X4). I hunt with bow and gun. will the bar get in the way for bowhunting. most say no. some yes. But viper is able to sit-n-climb while bushmaster is hand climbing which is a pain. so what. most say bar is worth the safety factor. but then again I'm also looking at a hang-on like the Copperhead with no bar since i think most bowhunters use hang-ons. please help.
#2
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Missouri USA
Posts: 5,420
RE: which summit treestand?
The Viper is a good choice, if you are bigger than average the Viper Goliath is a dandy also, the seat adjust up and down on both and that helps in getting the bar out of the way while bow hunting.
#5
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: USA
Posts: 494
RE: which summit treestand?
ORIGINAL: SwampHunt
I have shot deer with my bow and gun out of my Viper. I do stand to shoot my bow so the rail isn't a problem. My only problem is falling asleep in it. Very solid stand.
I have shot deer with my bow and gun out of my Viper. I do stand to shoot my bow so the rail isn't a problem. My only problem is falling asleep in it. Very solid stand.
#6
RE: which summit treestand?
I know I have probably said it once or twice before, but....
I LOVE MY SUMMIT VIPER X4!!!!!!!!!!! [8D]
I have fallen asleep on a few occasions in the early morning hours in it too. It is the most quietest, most rugged, and most comfortable stand I have ever had.
The front bar does NOT get in the way. When bowhunting, raise the seat straps. When gun hunting, lower the straps. It's that simple.
Butch A.
I LOVE MY SUMMIT VIPER X4!!!!!!!!!!! [8D]
I have fallen asleep on a few occasions in the early morning hours in it too. It is the most quietest, most rugged, and most comfortable stand I have ever had.
The front bar does NOT get in the way. When bowhunting, raise the seat straps. When gun hunting, lower the straps. It's that simple.
Butch A.