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those with summit climbers

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which do you have and how do you like? I have the older version of the open shot which I dont like as much anymore. Im not a big fan of the ones where I have to use my shoulders and arms to basically lift the bottom part. Are any of their models the type you sit and then raise the lower part while climbing? I see they have the razor SS which is one I am interested in. Plus they have the new rapid peices so I dont have to bend over and put my feet in those dang straps.
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Viper
Goliath
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Titan are all sit and climb just each one is a different size.

The razor , I believe it has a folding front.

http://www.summitstands.com/catalog.aspx?catid=razor
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CF,

I have an API Grand slam and a Summit 180, I will grab the API before the Summit everytime. The Summit is very comfortable but I do not like the cable system that goes around the tree. I do not think it grips as well as my API chains, I have had it slip on slick barked trees. The biggest pain is trying to put it together, I do not like how you have to thread the seat through the rungs in the platform. I think those stirrup things are useless and just get in the way when trying to manuver in the stand. The shoulder straps are cheap and don't care for the way they attached to the top platform, you have to pull them around the seat when you put the stand together.

I know a lot of people love the Summits, just not me and I spend a lot of time in a stand.

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I've decided that the Titan will be my first climber. If you're a "big ole boy" like I am, you may want to look at the Titan or Goliath.

You may also want to look at Lone Wolf climbers. They're a sit and climb treestand as well and have outstanding reviews.
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I have a older viper, and it's a sit and climb. I also bought the rapid pieces to add to it and they are really worth it. the only problem I ever found with it, is it's too comfortable. you will fall asleep in it.
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I have the Viper SS its sit n stand easy use but i should have gotten the bigger one Goliath. They don't like very hard bark trees that be slick & don't climb no icey trees!
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ImageImageImageImagefailed!Image Heres one that failed!
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CF, I have been using the Summit Bullet which is a folding version of the Viper for 4 seasons now. Today the Bullet has been replaced by the folding 2010 Switchblade. The Viper, Bullet and Switchblade have a suround bar on the upper section. It is so easy to sit and rest on the bar when climbing or desending. You can just sit there and pull the lower section up with your feet.

This surround bar also gives you a place to rest your Excalibur when seated in the comfy seat. Plus, it keeps you from falling out.

I did upgrade the backpack straps to a better padded version.

Would I buy the Bullet agian. Yes, 100%. One is nice and comfy up there. A tall guy would appreciate the platform extension bar.
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I have the Summit Goliath SS. Love it. Roomy and relativley light to pack around. It is rated for 350lbs. I am no where near that but well into 200lbs. I sit on the the upper while I pull the foot plate up with no problem.
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Rich, have you heard of the treewalker stands? They are atthe hunting show everyyear and a friend has one and loves it. Its light also. Only downside is that its a little long. I just cant stand the summit open shot. No room to move in when seated and I dont like using my arms anymore to climb. I may give api a look also

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secret wrote:[img]http://i892.photobucket]http.com/albums/ac127/secrethunter/101_2768.jpg[/img][img]http://.com/albums/ac127/secrethunter/101_2769.jpg[/img]Imagefailed!Image Heres one that failed!
Which model was the summit you had to break? it looks like an older model in the pics.
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Ive heard a couple failures happening with the summit stands like Secret posted which has scared me away from them.

Im gonna try an Ol' man climber this year...
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Try the Tree Walker :)
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That was a viper backpack model.
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I have a Viper summit and I like it but it is noisy. It does act up on very hard smooth bark trees. I've gone to poplar and pine as my only two trees to climb. Secret, just wondering what Viper had to say. I assume you sent them the pics.

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