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[galaxy06]

Has anyone purchased any of the new SD climbers from summit?  Opinions/Reviews?  I just ordered the new Viper(havent recieved it yet).  Getting pumped for the upcoming
season 15 more days.


http://www.summitsta...bing-treestands

[georgiaboy]

I've been using a summit viper since 2003...no doubt the best climber i have ever used!!!
Bought me a new one two weeks ago, can't wait till sept. 10th to use it!!!  

[crossbow guy]

i use the summitt goliath. its like having a lazy boy chair in a tree. lol these things are great.

[SPECIALIZED]

georgiaboy, on 16 August 2011 - 07:16 PM, said:

I've been using a summit viper since 2003...no doubt the best climber i have ever used!!!
Bought me a new one two weeks ago, can't wait till sept. 10th to use it!!!  

Heck, I play with my climber, and practice shooting from it all year long in the back yard.lol

[galaxy06]

Does anyone have experience with the new sound deadening material(metal) they're using?

[DeereGuy]

galaxy06, on 16 August 2011 - 12:26 PM, said:

Has anyone purchased any of the new SD climbers from summit?  Opinions/Reviews?  I just ordered the new Viper(havent recieved it yet).  Getting pumped for the upcoming
season 15 more days.


http://www.summitsta...bing-treestands

Yes, I bought the New Summit Viper SD last week.  It is light...easy to setup....comfortable...and quiet.  I am 58 and for medical reasons haven't hunted out of a tree stand for years.  I went in to buy a hang on and a ladder stand and ended up walking out with this....and I am very glad I did.

Anything else you want to know just give me a shout.  I know this is suppose to have sound deadener inside the aluminum tubing but I don't have the other model to compare to so I can't help you out there.

[M48scout]

I bought a Summit Goliath SD yesterday and practiced climbing with it last night.  It was lightweight and silent.  Seemed very well made.  My buddy who has hunted from several other brands including an older summit was impressed and said he would consider one also.

I vote for the Goliath over the viper for what it's worth.  2 extra inches of width will be nice with all the cold weather gear on, and it's only 1 lb more.

[RYANINMICHIGAN]

galaxy06, on 17 August 2011 - 01:06 PM, said:

Does anyone have experience with the new sound deadening material(metal) they're using?

Ironically enough it is sitting on my desk right now. I work for the company that supplys it to Summit.

Edited by RYANINMICHIGAN, 22 August 2011 - 10:13 AM.

[al k]

I use an API and like it because it can be used safely on small trees without slipping around or losing grip.  (I know the bigger the tree the better but sometimes a 5-6 inch diameter is all that is available)

Have looked at Summit and thinking about buying one due to less weight then the API but not sure about stability on small trees  -  anyone who actually uses them please let me know if my apprehension is unfounded.

[DeereGuy]

How small a tree are you talking about?   I believe my new Viper will take a 6" dia.

[robertyb]

I have climbed some very small trees with my Viper and never slipped at all yet. Of course I do perfer a larger tree but you take what you get on occassion.

[galaxy06]

Received my new Viper. Its very nice, basically the same as the old one, the metal just seems to be quiter.  Works on trees 8"-20".

[SCOTTx88]

I've had a goliath since they first came out, and a viper before that. LOVE THEM!!! Only complaint is they are too comfortable,ya fall asleep.

Edited by SCOTTx88, 24 August 2011 - 07:29 PM.

[newbee]

I use Summit Razor...It's the bomb, I love it!!! you can easily go to sleep on it.

[Honor]

Anyone who climbe a 6" dia tree is more of a man than I am. Thats tiny! I would get sea sick. Lol I do have a new openshot. That thing bites trees like no other stand I have had. That tooth pattern reminds me of a crosscut saw. Works good even on a hickory.

[DeereGuy]

I am in my Viper SD now.

[galaxy06]

Is it the SD?

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galaxy06, on 20 October 2011 - 08:03 PM, said:

Is it the SD?

Check in market place.