climbers

[rock]

whats evryone use i use a summit viper love it thinking of getting a new one this year the viper getting a little old i have used it for 7 years now

[WNYBuckHunter]

I have a Viper SS, just got it last year and I love it. I have to actually get started on the modifications to it I have planned for this season. 

[Fantail]

PrimeTime Lite

[Karpteach]

Just bought a Summit Titan. Can't wait to use it!

[erussell]

would like to pick up a summit open shot this yr. There compact and light weight only 15 lbs and the seat folds up against the tree to make more room for shooting. I had a viper but it was to heavy and bulky for bow hunting so I sold it. I still use the old blade type aluminum climber I picked up back in 94. Starting to get old and unsafe so its time for a new one.

[WNYBuckHunter]

I had an open shot top for my Viper. I climbed with it one time and did not like it so I sold that part. Id rather have the bar around me, Ill haul the extra weight to be comfy and secure.

[rock]

im with you wnybuckhunter i like the bar around me i would like to try the equalizer stand

[JGaruti3]

Do you guys like the Summit stands a lot?  I was thinking of getting one since whenever I go hunting I am traveling to some place.  I do not have anywhere to setup a permanent stand.

I do a lot of hunting in state game lands so i was thinking of getting one of those climbing stands. 

Is it possible to get up a tree if there are small branches on it though?  Do you need the tree to be bear (have no branches) up to the point where you want to be in the air?

The summits look real nice and I have read great reviews on them.  I need to get one soon though.

[SplitG2]

old loggy lite climber.

[rock]

jgaruti3 the tree can not have branches it will get in the way of your cables bring a limb saw and the viper is a very nice stand

[WNYBuckHunter]

Ok, first off, do not go on state land with a limb saw and start cutting branches, etc. Its illegal to cut into or damage trees on state land.

Secondly, yes, you need the tree to not have branches on it where you want to climb. You also do not want a smooth bark tree, and you dont want a dead one or shaggy bark tree. The biggest downside to a climber is that the tree needs to be pretty straight. I am going to pick up a hang on stand and some ladder sticks this year to use along with my climber. I have a couple spots I need to get a stand in that dont have straight or bare trees.

Summit climbers are the best ones out there IMO. comfortable, quiet, light and quality built.

[Lawdwaz]

Summit makes a great stand.  Had a couple but tripped them and got a Treewalker.  Used it last year and really like it.

http://www.treewalkertreestands.com/