New Climbing Stand
09-06-2002, 01:39 PM
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New Climbing Stand
I just tried out my new Summit Goliath. It's a piece of cake to climb with and almost too comfortable. I'm going to really enjoy this years hunt. Now, if I can only find a straight limb-less tree! Dick
09-06-2002, 05:37 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: New Climbing Stand
Dick,
How big are you? (Hope I'm not being too personal! <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> ) The Goliath is a rather large stand isn't it?
Bill
Praise the Lord, He is worthy
How big are you? (Hope I'm not being too personal! <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> ) The Goliath is a rather large stand isn't it?
Bill
Praise the Lord, He is worthy
09-06-2002, 07:23 PM
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Boone & Crockett
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RE: New Climbing Stand
I'm curious also. Been looking for a new climber for a couple of years now, haven't found one to suit me. Although I have hunted more and more from the ground, it's just not practical (or hardley possible) in some of my favorite spots. I need one that is longbow friendly, and rated for 300+ lbs. Would love to hear how it works for you.
Chad
Long Bows Rule!
Edited by - LBR on 09/06/2002 20:25:27
Chad
Long Bows Rule!
Edited by - LBR on 09/06/2002 20:25:27
09-07-2002, 03:53 PM
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RE: New Climbing Stand
Thanks Jason! I'm 6'2" and 300#. The Goliath is rated for 350# I've practiced with it and fnd it very easy to climb with and very stable. Highly recomended. Dick
One possible problem is that you will have to stand to shoot.
Edited by - dick4bows on 09/07/2002 16:55:16
One possible problem is that you will have to stand to shoot.
Edited by - dick4bows on 09/07/2002 16:55:16
09-08-2002, 06:26 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: New Climbing Stand
I have a Summit Viper XLS that is rated to 300 lbs. It handles my 6'2' and 260 lbs fine. The only concern/difficulty I have is shooting the longbow.
I think I would like to get the new Summit Revolution top, $179.00 direct from the factory, and use it with the lower part of my Viper. It appears to be a more longbow friendly stand.
Bill
Praise the Lord, He is worthy
I think I would like to get the new Summit Revolution top, $179.00 direct from the factory, and use it with the lower part of my Viper. It appears to be a more longbow friendly stand.
Bill
Praise the Lord, He is worthy
09-10-2002, 08:27 PM
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RE: New Climbing Stand
I got to sit in the new Summit Revolution yesterday--I believe I have found my stand! Man alive that thing is comfortable, seems like it would be hard to fall out of if you took a nap, open in the front but still a stand-up/sit down climb, two different places to rest your feet--looked like an easy all-day stand to me. Now, where do you get the best price on these?
Chad
Long Bows Rule!
Chad
Long Bows Rule!
09-11-2002, 08:53 PM
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RE: New Climbing Stand
Hey Blue--good to see you back! I saw that 'Ol Man stand, and the API model that is similar also. They were a little cheaper than the Revolution, but I will pay the difference. Got to have a comfortable stand!
Chad
Long Bows Rule!
Chad
Long Bows Rule!
