Summit Razor SS for bowhunting?

[Curtis Haden]

Anyone have/use one of these stands?  I know the Viper SS is a good stand but the rail would be in the way for me.  The Razor SS has a folding rail.  Mainly wondering if it goes down far enough to be out of the way and shoot a "long" bow?  Anyone have any input on the Razor?

[frassettor]

I just sold one a while ago on the classifieds here. It was a great stand! I always put the shooting rail down the as far as it will go and never has any issues, as long as I stood up.

That should fold under you to! Look at the bolts, they have a rounded look to them, simply line up the holes with the bolt heads and pull outward. They should pop out so you can fold it under you.

[Mountainboy]

For a climbing stand, I like mine.  I use a small bungie strap and fold the shooting rail under and up out of the way.  I just have to watch while going up and down the tree due to it's hard to see your feet due to the seat.  Other than that, it's a sturdy, secure stand.

[A.S.]

I have one, but don't use it much. yes, the shooting rail will fold under you so it's out of the way. I just don't like the side rails being in the way, in case I have to shoot to the side, or rear.

Nice stand though!

[dnovo]

Curtis, look at the side rail of the seat. shooting to your left, for a rh shooter the bottom limb of a longbow will hit the seat if you have to shoot behind you even a little. I have a bushmaster which has a smaller seat assembly than the Razor and still have trouble with that shot. That is why I mostly use hang on stand with rapid rails.

[champ38]

I used my brother-in-laws Razor this past wk-end,as mentioned above the seat/rail prevented me from shooting close to the tree. I was just borrowing the stand, so wasnt really familiar with any adjustments that may have prevented this interference.

[Curtis Haden]

Appreciate the feedback.  I'm starting to look more and more at the Summit Openshot Deluxe/SS. I like that they've changed the seat to flip-up design now.  With a little padded tape it looks like it would be a good bowhunting stand.  Even looks a little less obstructive than the Bushmaster as far as side shots go.