Had some welds break on Summit Python last hunting season. (had bought stand the year before) Called summit and they took care of problem by replacing the entire stand. The replacement stand was constructed better by beefier V bars and have not had any problems at all. Summit' s customer service is second to none. They stand behind their product. Waiting to see the new fold up models.

I have a Summit viper and a weld broke loose. I called them up and they had me a new one at my door in about a wwek. I love my summit climber.

I have, and still us my API grand slam and have never had a problem with it. I did see a tech note on two API stand that were experiencing Chain failure. Not what you need 25 feet off the ground. I called Sheree Thornell, Customer Service Manager at API and was told it was only a couple of isolated instances with stands using foriegn made chains. Still enough to make you think.

They have a new stand out looks like it has the comfort of a tree lounge with the quality - weight of a summit

I believe it was some of the more recent years API stands that folks were complaining about weld problems. I have an API Grandslam Bowhunter that I am very fond of and have not had a single problem with.

However, recent reports seem to indicate that API went bankrupt or is in some way now in trouble. Because of this issue I will be selling my API at the next available opportunity and picking up one of the Summit models sometime soon.

has anyone seen the new summit line out in the stores yet and if so what price are they getting? I want one of the flat stands its my only complaint on the summits carrying them into the woods i' d like something fltter folding on my back!!!!

I purchased a Summit Viper in 2002, and love it......Factory service is outstanding...