#2144335 - 11/03/10 05:10 AM
Summit Viper SS treestand
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feldmutze
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I was considering getting one as a spare. Since I'll have to hump it in, weight's a consideration, the 20 lbs is appealing. Opinions, especially negatives on it?
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#2144389 - 11/03/10 06:04 AM
Re: Summit Viper SS treestand
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JEL
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Registered: 10/17/09
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i like my viper. i put some good pack straps on it. It is a good all day setting stand
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#2144425 - 11/03/10 06:32 AM
Re: Summit Viper SS treestand
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DOC1187
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Loc: east tn
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i love my viper
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#2144593 - 11/03/10 08:11 AM
Re: Summit Viper SS treestand
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SignalG
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had several climbers--viper SS is the most comfortable. It is rock solid and light enough for carrying. I made two modifications-better straps (with padding) that I got at a mil surplus store, and I put no-slip tread tape on the standing platform cross members. It felt a little slippery when it was wet. Maybe it was my boots, but it's good and grippy for my boot soles now. As a bonus comes with a decent body harness. You won't be dissapointed in the viper. Good huntin'-
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#2144604 - 11/03/10 08:17 AM
Re: Summit Viper SS treestand
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droptine
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Registered: 06/07/00
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had several climbers--viper SS is the most comfortable. It is rock solid and light enough for carrying. I made two modifications-better straps (with padding) that I got at a mil surplus store, and I put no-slip tread tape on the standing platform cross members. It felt a little slippery when it was wet. Maybe it was my boots, but it's good and grippy for my boot soles now. As a bonus comes with a decent body harness. You won't be dissapointed in the viper. Good huntin'-
they make a pad that attaches to the platform. made of clsed cell foam that is great.
http://www.summitstands.com/productdetail.aspx?id=85155
i would also put a footrest on it. i got one from gator-buck and i love it.
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#2144636 - 11/03/10 08:35 AM
Re: Summit Viper SS treestand
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Good time Charlie
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They are the most comfortable stand I have ever hunted out of.
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#2144701 - 11/03/10 09:13 AM
Re: Summit Viper SS treestand
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knightrider
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Registered: 09/27/10
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i just sold one. hated to but i sold my bow and i gun hunt from the ground so didnt really need it :(,they are the most comfortable stand you can have in my opinon.
Edited by knightrider (11/03/10 09:14 AM)
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#2144706 - 11/03/10 09:16 AM
Re: Summit Viper SS treestand
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kry226
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Registered: 01/20/05
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Loc: Maryland
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If you can find the air bladder seat for it, get it. Mine is an older model and came with it. After 10 years, I need to replace it but it appears Summit doesn't make it anymore. I also like the accessory bags you can hang from the arms.
The bad: plan on replacing the shrink tubing on the cables about every two years. Gets loud if you don't.
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#2144804 - 11/03/10 09:58 AM
Re: Summit Viper SS treestand
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W.Seay
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I have had several summit climbers, the viper ss is my favorite!
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#2144808 - 11/03/10 10:00 AM
Re: Summit Viper SS treestand
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muddyboots
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love mine
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