Summit Climbing tree stands

[RadSav]

Yeah this stand came with the stock harness and then a nicer one.

Thanks for the info folks, I am pretty stoked to start using it and get used to it here around the house.  Need to buy more arows so I can go up the tree and not have to climb back down after every 10shots!

Find a tree at the top of a bank or steep hill.  Then set the stand low enough to just hop out of while practicing.  Makes life a lot easier!  Of course bribing kids with a trip for pizza and/or ice cream will work too.

[BOWHUNTER45]

Good thinking Radsav . that's the way we also done it when I was using  tree stand a lot ... works great !!!

[lamrith]

Good looking setup Larry.  Now, you should get the Tree Stand Hunting Rock Mountain Elk book... oh wait, it's on the way  .

Heh, yeah wallet got a bit of a workout this weekend for sure, but hopefully the new gear will help make this season successful.

Rad: I will keep that idea in mind.  I do have a kid that I can get fetching as well.....

[lamrith]

Yup, after watching this video series it is Def a Viper, pretty stocked given I got it with two harnesses for $125 and I do not think it has ever seen a tree or been outside of a garage.  Mine matches the one he reviews exactly.

Anyone looking into climbing tree stands, this guy has a nice 4 part video about using one.  I learned quite a bit, much easier to see it being done and the how/why than reading a manual sometimes.

[lamrith]

Quick follow up for those that care, but also a big Kudos..

I sent contact us form in on Summit website asking about a way to identify the stand.  I did that on Sun night.  Early Monday morning I got a response back fro their customer support asking a few questions about the stand itself as well as pictures if I had any.  sent pictures and had a response back within an hour.  They needed more information so I measured what they asked and then stumbled on serial numbers which I provided them.  Again I had a response 1st thing the next morning that I have a Viper x5 built in 2005!

I must say the promptness and helpfulness of the response was quite nice to see.  They did not make $ from me, and as far as they know may never, but they helped me quickly and professionaly.  If I ever need another stand, it will be a Summit/API just based on the build of the one I have and especially the Mfg support.
 

[Special T]

Ive used 4 different climbers and Love my Summit the best. Ive used API bowhunter API grand slam, a Rivers edge steel fold able and the Summit Viper I think its the quietest and easiest to operate.

[CoryTDF]

I have one as well. I Don't use it very often but it's been good the time I have. most of the time the trees I want to hunt out of are too big for the stand. 

[Special T]

Now that you have one its time to hunt the trees that you can climb where you hunt! NOW is the time of the year to go and do some tree/deer scouting. Bring your hand pruners and a limb saw!

[lamrith]

Now that you have one its time to hunt the trees that you can climb where you hunt! NOW is the time of the year to go and do some tree/deer scouting. Bring your hand pruners and a limb saw!

and your brand new trail cams that the brown truck delivered today!  Gearing up for this year, gotta make it happen, some deer need a dirtnap!