Suggestions appreciated-not looking to break the bank, but also not looking to die. I know there must be some middle of the road, semi lightweight 20-25lbs that are comfortable and affordable....what you got for me OB?

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Posted by AlxTgr

Kyre Banorg

Member since Oct 2003

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Posted on 10/10/16 at 2:45 pm to Phattie Jet

API for $175

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Posted by AUTimbo

Member since Sep 2011

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Posted on 10/10/16 at 2:46 pm to Phattie Jet

Old style Summit Viper (steel) was just on sale at Cabela's for $159.
Hell I bought one just for the lower platform, which I much prefer over their aluminum ones.

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Posted by saintsfan1977

West Monroe, from Cajun country

Member since Jun 2010

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Posted on 10/10/16 at 2:47 pm to Phattie Jet

Save a little more and get the Summit Viper SS. It will be worth it.

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Posted by Phattie Jet

LaPlace

Member since Aug 2012

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Posted on 10/10/16 at 2:48 pm to AUTimbo

The Viper says its 29lbs, that seems quite heavy-compared to what I have been using.

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Posted by saintsfan1977

West Monroe, from Cajun country

Member since Jun 2010

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Posted on 10/10/16 at 2:48 pm to Phattie Jet

Thats the steel model. Get the aluminum.

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Posted by LSUfanNkaty

LC, Louisiana

Member since Jan 2015

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Posted on 10/10/16 at 2:51 pm to Phattie Jet

Sportsman's guide has some good prices FYI

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Posted by bootlegger

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Posted on 10/10/16 at 2:55 pm to Phattie Jet

Also may wanna browse field supply

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Posted by AUTimbo

Member since Sep 2011

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Posted on 10/10/16 at 3:21 pm to Phattie Jet

quote:
The Viper says its 29lbs, that seems quite heavy-compared to what I have been using

Depends on your average walk.

Unless you are walking more than 1/2 mile I don't see it where it would be much of an issue.My average walk in is at least 1/4 mile and I'm not in the best of shape these days at 6' 245 lbs but I still manage to get ir done.