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Title: Climbing stand
Post by: Stan the bow man on January 10, 2010, 10:50:00 PM

Just started using a summit open shot any and all commets on this stand Thanks
  :campfire:

Title: Re: Climbing stand
Post by: bretto on January 10, 2010, 11:10:00 PM

Add the stirrups if You haven't already. Much safer than bending over to hook the strap around Your heels.

Title: Re: Climbing stand
Post by: pcappy08 on January 10, 2010, 11:26:00 PM

2nd the stirrups make life much easier other than that real nice stand

Title: Re: Climbing stand
Post by: VA Robinhood on January 11, 2010, 01:05:00 PM

My brother has this stand and loves it after adding the stirrups.  does not have very much foot room.  Is Summit still carrying this stand?

Title: Re: Climbing stand
Post by: Stan the bow man on January 11, 2010, 09:25:00 PM

i have strups and summit dose carry this stand
Thanks guys

Title: Re: Climbing stand
Post by: rraming on January 11, 2010, 09:47:00 PM

I have used one for 4 years and this year (In Zero degree weather) I got up to shoot and SQUEEK, party over. Nice stand, replace the cables every two years and lubricate it prior to cold weather.

Title: Re: Climbing stand
Post by: RedShaft on January 11, 2010, 10:10:00 PM

yes i have a few friends who ahve them, they like them for the light weight. and pack reasonably well. i have the viper ss. the climbing stirups are a big help, dont forget to wear that harness!

Title: Re: Climbing stand
Post by: marshall brown on January 12, 2010, 08:20:00 AM

I bought one this year and it worked quite well for me. It's definately one of the lightest climbers available, but as a longtime loc on stand user, took a bit to get used to.

Title: Re: Climbing stand
Post by: waiting4fall on January 12, 2010, 11:51:00 AM

Summit stands are great. Here are some mods I've done to mine, might give you an idea or 2.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v1LtESuOOk

Title: Re: Climbing stand
Post by: cahaba on January 12, 2010, 12:47:00 PM

waitin4fall love your videos. Im a subscriber. Thanks for your time and effort. I have learned a few things from you and your videos. cahaba

Title: Re: Climbing stand
Post by: waiting4fall on January 12, 2010, 07:41:00 PM

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Originally posted by cahaba:
waitin4fall love your videos. Im a subscriber. Thanks for your time and effort. I have learned a few things from you and your videos. cahaba

Thank you, just trying to help.

Title: Re: Climbing stand
Post by: Stan the bow man on January 12, 2010, 09:59:00 PM

wow guys thanks alot. safety harness 1st. only way up   :wavey:    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Climbing stand
Post by: ALABOWHUNTER on January 12, 2010, 11:52:00 PM

waiting4fall...thanks for the ideas on the stand mods...I will be adding the padding to the back up mine.

Title: Re: Climbing stand
Post by: thunder1 on January 16, 2010, 07:28:00 PM

Add stirrups there great. I put some on another brand of stand and made huge difference to me.

Title: Re: Climbing stand
Post by: ishoot4thrills on January 16, 2010, 08:48:00 PM

I would like to try one some day because of the light weight. I have an older Summit Cobra made before they went to all aluminum stands. It's really a nice, sturdy stand but it's kinda heavy. I added the stirrups and I'm glad I did. I would also like to change my seat to a "net" seat like my buddy did to his Summit. It makes them a lot easier to climb with.