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I'm sure it's been discussed before, and all boils down to personal opinion.

Does the "dead metal" of the SD really make much difference?

I don't care about the extra 6lbs of the classic. I have a tendency to put my climbers in the woods leave them all season. I might move it a hundred yards here or there, but the weight isn't a factor for that. I'd like to pick up a 3rd SD, but don't want to spend the money on it.

Anyone have a Classic and just not like it?
 
I dont know but there is a sd in the classifieds for $175 im not sure you will beat that price with a classic
 
I have the aluminum sd. Only advice i can give is plug all holes. Water got in mine and the foam ofcourse swelled up swelling the aluminum also, its not cracked any where just swelled but im still thinking of replacing it with an API
 
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I have the aluminum sd. Only advice i can give is plug all holes. Water got in mine and the foam ofcourse swelled up swelling the aluminum also, its not cracked any where just swelled but im still thinking of replacing it with an API
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IMO you can't beat API for easy packing up, getting on bigger trees, and you can set it up blindfolded and quietly unlike Summit.
 
I used to have an older API Grandslam and absolutely loved it and now regret my decision on summit I will get a new API before long I like the chains better and sharp teeth bight a tree better
 
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I have a summit and love it. I believe the SD has the foot thing that swings out for extra room. If i replace my viper, I will get one with the foot rest.
 
It's been many, many years since I bought my Viper so am certain some features have been added, but I just took a can each of Great Stuff and that sprayable rubber. Shot the sprayable rubber into the tubing and let it dry, then followed up with the expanding foam.

You'll have to let it air out to get the stank out, but it absolutely worked like a charm.
 
I picked up a Viper SD from Rural King last year on a BIG sale. Out the door for $190 and change. Yes, it is the SD aluminum. Finally upgraded from the Old Light Bayou. Summit now has me spoiled.
 
I wouldn't hunt with a classic if it was free. WAY TOO HEAVY. You may think it's just a few pounds but it feels like a hundred after about 10 minutes.

If you use the climber as a mobile setup that you pack in and out pretty regularly, just spend the extra money and get the aluminum. I don't put much value in the "dead metal" or whatever they call it. If you hit any of it with some sort of metal, it's gonna make more noise than you want- simple as that. Just be careful and take your time packing and unpacking. They can all be used without making much noise.
 

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