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Post by kirch86 on Jan 19, 2011 1:57:53 GMT -5
I am looking to get a new climbing stand before next season, I am looking for some input. I bow hunt and gun hunt. I am 6'4" and approx 210lbs (i expect that to rise with age. haha) I don't have a budget, but I want to get one that is a good balance between features and price. I like the idea of a shooting rail, but I don't have to have one. Thoughts, suggestions?
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Post by whitetail1 on Jan 19, 2011 7:29:09 GMT -5
There are several good ones out there, but in my opinion, the Summit Viper is the best. Extremely comfortable, light, and reasonably priced.
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Post by turkeyscout on Jan 19, 2011 8:33:48 GMT -5
There are several good ones out there, but in my opinion, the Summit Viper is the best. Extremely comfortable, light, and reasonably priced. ....................been a happy hunter for a long time while in my Summit Viper, there is a larger version call the Summit Goliath...........   ..............turkey scout |
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Post by huxbux on Jan 19, 2011 19:16:04 GMT -5
+2 on the Summits. Now is a great time to get one on clearance.
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Post by HuntMeister on Jan 19, 2011 20:00:29 GMT -5
+3 on Summits.
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Post by boneheadhunter on Jan 19, 2011 20:35:46 GMT -5
I have hunted out of a Amaker Adjuster Deluxe for the last 8 years and love it. It is a bit heavier than most but its advantages that make the weigh deal a small inconvience. It has the ability to start climbing at the base of a tree on level and then adjust in or out as you climb up the tree. Once your at the height you desire you are able to level and lock down the top and bottom sections. I purchased a Equalizer stand 2 years ago as a backup for this stand, and it has simular features. Its only be on a tree once since I bought it becasue the Amaker is like an ole friend and until it finally wears out it will always go hunting with me. Here is the Amacker link: amacker.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=32_27&products_id=107Here is the Equalizer link: www.equalizertreestands.com/index.phpNeither stand is cheap, but you get what you pay for, and when I am 20 ft up a tree the extra dollars seem like a small price to pay for the security I feel both stands provide |
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Post by kirch86 on Jan 20, 2011 1:43:48 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I'll be on the prowl for one trying to find a deal!!!
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Post by kirch86 on Feb 9, 2011 0:17:29 GMT -5
alright, I talked my wife into letting me get a new treestand with tax money. I've been looking around at the vipers. On cabelas website, they have a Realtree Outfitter Series Viper Ultra Treestand does anyone know if there is a difference between this stand and the summit viper ss? I see that it has a different camo pattern on the seat and it comes a foot rest. The viper ultra weighs 21lbs and the viper SS weighs 20 lbs. I am guessing that the extra weight is from the footrest. The viper ultra is quite a bit cheaper than the ss.
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Post by steiny on Feb 9, 2011 5:04:41 GMT -5
I don't like the Summits.
Don't own one, but my buddys Old Man seems real nice.
I have an older API Magnum that has been a good stand for many years. Due to it's age I replaced it with a new TreeWalker brand climber after reading a thread like this on another forum, and seeing all of the positive recomendations. I am not disappointed, TreeWalker makes avery nice and very lightweight climber.
Summits seem to be most popular around here, but I suspect that is only because they are the climber most available in all of the stores in Indiana. There are better stands available.
My choice would be another TreeWalker or and Old Man climber.
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Post by kirch86 on Feb 9, 2011 5:34:27 GMT -5
I have been hunting out of a $100 climber I bought from bass pro in 2002 or 2003. Steel frame, heavy, horrible seat and the cable system is just a cable that has a loop on the end that you have to thread down the square tubing and fish a pin through. Anything will be an upgrade over what I already have. Just out of curiosity what don't you like about the summits?
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Post by gobblerstopper on Feb 9, 2011 9:12:41 GMT -5
Summit, API, Oldman...almost everyone makes comfortable and SAFE climbing stands anymore. There are differences in each and are more personal preferance than anything else. My first climber was a used Summit I picked up for $75. The I graduated to a used Summit Viper (the guy was too big for it and used it twice) for $100. A buddy gave me an API to have as a spare and I used it a couple of times. I ended up leaving it on the tree, but it was still there when I went back the next fall, so I brought it home.  All else being equal, I've dealt with Summits customer service and I believe it is equal to the best CS out there. |
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Post by kirch86 on Feb 12, 2011 15:29:28 GMT -5
I looked around and found an in the box 2009 model viper ss on craigslist and was able to pick it up for $150.never used. Pretty pumped about it.
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Post by huxbux on Feb 12, 2011 15:51:49 GMT -5
Great deal!
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Post by turkeyscout on Feb 13, 2011 8:20:16 GMT -5
kirch86......great deal...... you will love it!
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Post by 76chevy on Apr 19, 2011 7:47:28 GMT -5
the summit viper is the most comfortable, HANDS DOWN!! lone wolf is the most portable and easiest to pack ;D it's all about trade offs ;D ;D There are several good ones out there, but in my opinion, the Summit Viper is the best. Extremely comfortable, light, and reasonably priced. |
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