Yes mine completely slipped off.. treewalker never slips.. this is the first stand that has ever done this to me. In addition a friend’s dad had the cable come out when he was climbing down he screwed up his hand but landed on his feet after cutting himself loose from the harness

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Posted by Tigers35

Member since Oct 2009

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Posted on 11/19/19 at 8:17 am to Bow dude72

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No doubt. I bought one a few years ago and can't believe I didn't own one before that. It's amazing, lightweight, sturdy construction, and very easily operated. The teeth provide a solid grip on any tree. Ive never felt unsafe being in this climber. I can't say the same about some others I've been in. Hope this helps.

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Posted by AUTimbo

Member since Sep 2011

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Posted on 11/19/19 at 4:02 pm to Bow dude72

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In addition a friend’s dad had the cable come out when he was climbing down

I call BS on this one.

The only way the cable on a Summit will come out is if it was never locked into place to begin with.

If a cable was SEVERELY mistreated/rusted and broke maybe , but I have put them through hell and never remotely had one give way. When they start looking a bit worn I just spend $40 and buy replacement cables, just like I did this season. My life/health is worth $40 every 3-5 years....not that it's worth much more than that

As for Summit's slipping all it takes is a grinder to the teeth to sharpen them a touch and your GTG. Of course there are a few tree types that are problematic, especially if damp/wet. One type of hardwood/oak I climb occassionally but hate doing so is something we call "Ironwood". Hard as concrete and doesn't like holding well, especially if the least bit wet. But the typical white oaks, poplars and gum trees I climb a Summit is absolutely no issue. (And at 240 lbs I ain't exactly a lightweight

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