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What Summit Climbing stand do you prefer?
Posted on 8/15/10 at 8:02 pm
Posted on 8/15/10 at 8:02 pm
I'm looking to buy either a Viper SS or the Switchblade?
This post was edited on 8/15/10 at 8:05 pm
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Posted on 8/15/10 at 8:15 pm to Bayou Bengal09
a friend of mine had a viper. i can honestly say it was the easiest climbing stand i have ever climbed in. i use old man so i am used to easy. 
Posted on 8/15/10 at 8:23 pm to Bayou Bengal09
I bought the Summit Goliath last year and really like it. I have an API and an Old Man also, and the Summit is by far the best one.
Posted on 8/15/10 at 8:31 pm to El Josey Wales
Thanks for the replies. I have an API Grand Slam Supreme to me its bulky not to mention all rusted up. To expensive to buy replace parts. want to start fresh.
Posted on 8/15/10 at 9:00 pm to Bayou Bengal09
I have the viper ss....very nice stand. Only issue is its too comfortable...LOL...
Posted on 8/15/10 at 9:02 pm to TexasTiger
My Goliath puts me to sleep...
My Ole Man is comfy, but, I don't like doing the stepping over the seat part with big boots and coveralls.. My snake boots always get tangled up in the volleyball net..
My API is ok...
My Ole Man is comfy, but, I don't like doing the stepping over the seat part with big boots and coveralls.. My snake boots always get tangled up in the volleyball net..
My API is ok...
Posted on 8/15/10 at 9:09 pm to Ole Geauxt
you fellas are funny now i know why ya'll ain't killed nothing cause yall sleeping.LOL
Posted on 8/15/10 at 9:16 pm to Bayou Bengal09
quote:I didn't say anything like that..But, I likes to be comfy, cause usually, it's an ALL DAY sit.. I might jack down to eat a sammich, but, usually back up after the sammich and a nap...
why ya'll ain't killed nothing
Posted on 8/15/10 at 9:18 pm to Ole Geauxt
there is nothing like a pre dawn nap....
its a nice feeling to know you won't fall out of it if you do happen to fall asleep.
its a nice feeling to know you won't fall out of it if you do happen to fall asleep.
This post was edited on 8/15/10 at 9:20 pm
Posted on 8/15/10 at 9:23 pm to TexasTiger
I hear you guys, the main thing is safety, then comfy cause your right it is an all day committment. always hope to get one early. 
Posted on 8/15/10 at 9:23 pm to TexasTiger
quote:i don't think i could jump out of my Goliath, if i was all nestled in, especially with my harness on..
its a nice feeling to know you won't fall out of it if you do happen to fall asleep.
Posted on 8/15/10 at 9:28 pm to Ole Geauxt
On the viper SS you would have to have a mechanical failure or try to jump out of that climber on purpose.
But I also spent the money on a good comfortable safety vest / harnerss and it doesn;t bother me to wear it all day.
But I also spent the money on a good comfortable safety vest / harnerss and it doesn;t bother me to wear it all day.
Posted on 8/15/10 at 9:34 pm to TexasTiger
I will defiantly invest in a good harness. It sounds like i'm sold on the summit climbing stand.
Posted on 8/15/10 at 9:37 pm to Bayou Bengal09
The only knock i will give it, is on the Viper SS the rail for a rifle rest..it works great for a rifle rest but it gets in the way if you plan to just use this stand for bow hunting. I am usually standing when I bow hunt so its not to big of a deal to me, but if you like to sit and bowhunt the SS may not be the best fit.
Posted on 8/15/10 at 9:56 pm to TexasTiger
thanks for helping me out on my decision.
Posted on 8/16/10 at 11:57 am to Bayou Bengal09
I have a Viper SS and love it..It's very comfortable..Do yourself a favor and order new shoulder carrying straps from summit..The ones that come with the stand will eat into your shoulders cause there's no padding on them.
Posted on 8/16/10 at 12:29 pm to bralossus
Or you can do like I did...buy some pipe insulation and cut them to the size you need then wrap them in camo tape.
Posted on 8/16/10 at 9:58 pm to TexasTiger
I've been looking at some of the stands mentioned in this thread. To the guys who have the Viper SS, would this stand be better b/c of the wrap around seat and foot platform? I would probably never use the blind.
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Or would it just be a waste of money? R. Head
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Or would it just be a waste of money? R. Head
Posted on 8/16/10 at 10:04 pm to Richardheadtigah
Honestly there are some plus...compared to the SS. I like the padded floor, that would keep noise down for sure. I like the upper part of the seat attaching to the climber and not tree like my SS does.
But I don't know how you would bow hunt out of that if the top bar is not removeable. Looks like a lot is going on in the front of the stand which turns me off. And if you are a big guy that seat may be a little tight fitting....
I think you could rig something up to cover the floor. I don't think its worth the extra hundred bucks...but thats just my opinion.
But I don't know how you would bow hunt out of that if the top bar is not removeable. Looks like a lot is going on in the front of the stand which turns me off. And if you are a big guy that seat may be a little tight fitting....
I think you could rig something up to cover the floor. I don't think its worth the extra hundred bucks...but thats just my opinion.
This post was edited on 8/16/10 at 10:07 pm
Posted on 8/16/10 at 10:25 pm to TexasTiger
I think you can move the gun rest horizontal with the seat. I want to go look at it, but I was thinking I could remove the gun rail during bow season and put it back on later. You think it may be on there for good?
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