Climbers

[Jeremy K]

I dont believe 10 feet is a deal breaker though , I could find a tree in the woods that was straight ,they all grow straight with no limbs in the woods ,its how they get sun light

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33 minutes ago, Jeremy K said:

Just start with a straight tree ,they're everywhere.

With my Summit, I have actually re-hooked halfway up the tree. I've found a few trees with a good bend, or a limb that was too big to cut, and then unhooked the top, moved it to where I needed it, and then repeated for the platform. Not ideal, but not too hard if you have a tree that is where you want it.

[BizCT]

58 minutes ago, sodfather said:

Have you sat in @Biz-R-OWorldladder at the lease? Three master woodsman set that baby . 

some prick wrote a derogatory message on that tree!

 

 

 

 

@Jeremy K

[sodfather]

Sorry I can’t offer much experience on this subject as for I have entered into the elite brotherhood of this saddle nation and no matter the tree size, shape, straightness or location , me and my trusty Tethrd can climb it .

[crappyice]

If the difference between 10’ is a game changer do you cut all the limbs away to get your climber up? 
Or do you un-hook And climb up to get around limbs?
 

I think you misunderstood...10’ away on the ground- like find another tree that is 10’ closer to where the deer are. 10’ may be a bit of hyperbole but the point is I often pick a “perfect tree” in September to only find its the wrong tree in October.


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[The_Real_TCIII]

Have you sat in [mention=871]Biz-R-OWorld[/mention]ladder at the lease? Three master woodsman set that baby . 

We need to move that ASAP and it's going to be deadly


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[The_Real_TCIII]

Sorry I can’t offer much experience on this subject as for I have entered into the elite brotherhood of this saddle nation and no matter the tree size, shape, straightness or location , me and my trusty Tethrd can climb it .

That did not go unnoticed...


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[Jeremy K]

1 hour ago, Biz-R-OWorld said:

some prick wrote a derogatory message on that tree!

 

 

 

 

@Jeremy K

It was nothing different then what im sure is written all over numerous bathroom walls throughout SENY

[Jeremy K]

17 minutes ago, The_Real_TCIII said:

We need to move that ASAP and it's going to be deadly


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As well as help keep the elements off. 

[Northcountryman]

9 hours ago, Robhuntandfish said:

is yours noisy to setup?  I was on a piece of land onetime on the ground, guy came thru and never saw me and started going up a tree with a climber like 25 yards away.  I waved to him so he knew i was there and he came down tree and left.  I left too cause he might as well been banging a pot with a spoon it made so much noise. 

That’s what I would worry about more  than anything : the noise . Guess it would be smart to practice setup a number of times prior to the season so that you’re smoother w it . Knowin me though , I d get one then wait till opening day to even look at it lol 

[cdbing]

I just ordered a Summit mini Viper. I will let you know what I think about it when I try it out. Not getting rid of my API though. Me being an old, short, fat guy I am hoping the mini does not disappoint.



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[cdbing]

To the OP. Here are my initial opinion of the Viper Mini.

Platform is about the same size as my hang on. The teeth are not pointed compared to my API. I am concerned that it might not bite as solidly as I'd like on hardwoods, but should be fine for pines. I reversed the carry strap from what the instructions said, and I will try it that way. If not working as I hope it is easy enough to change around. Not sure I like the carry straps anyway, so might change those. If the teeth don't bite like they should, I may grind them to more of a point. I'll try climbing a tree on the weekend and update if there is anything to update.

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[Marion]

To the OP. Here are my initial opinion of the Viper Mini.

Platform is about the same size as my hang on. The teeth are not pointed compared to my API. I am concerned that it might not bite as solidly as I'd like on hardwoods, but should be fine for pines. I reversed the carry strap from what the instructions said, and I will try it that way. If not working as I hope it is easy enough to change around. Not sure I like the carry straps anyway, so might change those. If the teeth don't bite like they should, I may grind them to more of a point. I'll try climbing a tree on the weekend and update if there is anything to update.

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The carry straps are shit. Still gotta find a good replacement for them myself

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[The_Real_TCIII]

To the OP. Here are my initial opinion of the Viper Mini.

Platform is about the same size as my hang on. The teeth are not pointed compared to my API. I am concerned that it might not bite as solidly as I'd like on hardwoods, but should be fine for pines. I reversed the carry strap from what the instructions said, and I will try it that way. If not working as I hope it is easy enough to change around. Not sure I like the carry straps anyway, so might change those. If the teeth don't bite like they should, I may grind them to more of a point. I'll try climbing a tree on the weekend and update if there is anything to update.

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If you don't have them please get the third hand straps for it, you will not regret it


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[The_Real_TCIII]

Also I couldn't get rid of that seat fast enough and replace with a Hazmore


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[Lawdwaz]

1 hour ago, cdbing said:

To the OP. Here are my initial opinion of the Viper Mini.

Platform is about the same size as my hang on. The teeth are not pointed compared to my API. I am concerned that it might not bite as solidly as I'd like on hardwoods, but should be fine for pines. I reversed the carry strap from what the instructions said, and I will try it that way. If not working as I hope it is easy enough to change around. Not sure I like the carry straps anyway, so might change those. If the teeth don't bite like they should, I may grind them to more of a point. I'll try climbing a tree on the weekend and update if there is anything to update.

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I'd be leery of grinding on a new stand..........ANYTHING fails on it and you're left whistling Dixie.

[cdbing]

I have 3rd hand straps on the API that I just purchased last month that will be transferred to the Summit...assuming the API will be semi-retired. You can just about see them at the base of the stand. If I like them I will buy another set.

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[cdbing]

I'd be leery of grinding on a new stand..........ANYTHING fails on it and you're left whistling Dixie.

I am. Not something I want to do. I bought an X-stand that had similar blunt teeth that I tried once and could not return that stand to the store fast enough. I had to pay shipping, which was half the cost of the stand, but I could not in good conscience sell it to anyone as I regard it as unfit for use at any height. Just my opinion of course.

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[crappyice]

If you don't have them please get the third hand straps for it, you will not regret it


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I never saw those before and like them but not sure they are necessary. I always take one of my “backpack” straps and tether the two pieces together at the base of the tree. When I get to where I want to be I’m a tree I lock in the top portion to the tree with a strap to avoid the top part falling accidentally.

[cdbing]

Also I couldn't get rid of that seat fast enough and replace with a Hazmore


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Haven't tried the summit seat yet. It is bulky like the API, which I am used to , but sits lower, so I may look at the Hazmore. Thanks. I like the padded back on the API for lounging. But the API is like a penthouse suite compare to the the Summit. I don't have a padded back on my hang on so I expect I can live without it on the Summit.

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[cdbing]

I never saw those before and like them but not sure they are necessary. I always take one of my “backpack” straps and tether the two pieces together at the base of the tree. When I get to where I want to be I’m a tree I lock in the top portion to the tree with a strap to avoid the top part falling accidentally.

I haven't had any issue with disloging the upper part of the API accidentally, in the years that i have used it withour the stabilizer straps, but could see how that could happen especially with a smaller stand like the mini.

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[Marion]

Also I couldn't get rid of that seat fast enough and replace with a Hazmore


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Bad move. The seat is so comfy. And perfect for naps

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[Lawdwaz]

49 minutes ago, cdbing said:

I am. Not something I want to do. I bought an X-stand that had similar blunt teeth that I tried once and could not return that stand to the store fast enough. I had to pay shipping, which was half the cost of the stand, but I could not in good conscience sell it to anyone as I regard it as unfit for use at any height. Just my opinion of course.

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The funny thing is that Summit has sold stands with those teeth for how many years now and they seem to be working out pretty good.  You think you have a better idea though.......OK.

[boo711]

I'll give another vote for Summit.  I'm not a big fan of ladders or heights.   But I dont mind in these stands.  Very solid, secure and comfortable 

[Marion]

The funny thing is that Summit has sold stands with those teeth for how many years now and they seem to be working out pretty good.  You think you have a better idea though.......OK.

The API teeth are definitely way more aggressive but I think the summits still bite in well enough

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