Summit Viper Climbing Tree Stand Review

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As a hunter I spend most of my time on public lands and have tried hunting from a stationary stand.  However, I have found that there are disadvantages to hunting from these stands, and  decided last season to try out a climbing tree stand.  After researching just about every climbing tree stand I could find information on I found the Summit Viper SD Climbing Treestand.

Because the manufacturers attempt to keep them lightweight, many climbing tree stands are rather small.  However with my build a tiny tree stand doesn't fit the bill. After comparing it to other climbing stands on the market I decided to give it a try.

Summit Viper Climber
In a Tree 

The Summit Viper SD Climbing Treestand offers:

• Perfect combination of comfort and light weight
• Dead Metal Sound Deadening Technology
• Critical sections of tubing are foam-filled for sound reduction
• Adjustable seat height
• Seat measures 12" x 18"
• Backrest measures 12" x 20"
• Platform measures 20" x 29"
• Inside climber frame measures 19.75" x 26.5"
• Ideal for bows or guns
• SummitLokt™ construction
• RapidClimb® stirrups
• QuickDraw™ cables
• Cushioned armrests
• Padded climbing seat bar
• Backpack straps
• Includes a full-body safety harness
• Weight: 20 lbs.
• Maximum capacity 300 lbs.
• Top and Bottom Sections easily nest together for backpacking with included strap

Top & Bottom Nested
Ready to be carried by backpack straps

This stand offers the ideal mixture of being both light weight and comfortable.  The added sound deadening technology takes it one step farther making it very quiet when climbing and descending in the tree helping to prevent you from spooking that deer you are working so hard to take.  The rapid climb stirrups allow the hunter to move up and down a tree safely and at a rather fast pace.  The quick draw cables allow the hunter to set this stand up for a particular tree and be climbing in no time flat.  Each stand sold includes a full-body safety harness.

After purchasing the Summit Viper SD Climbing Treestand and using it last season, I understand why it ranks so highly by the majority of people who take the time to rate it.

- Any day in the outdoors is a good day

The Advantages Of Climbing Tree Stands On Public Hunting Lands

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As a hunter who spends most of my time on public hunting lands I have found that a climbing tree stand offers many advantages over stationary stands in this type of environment.

Climbing tree stands are convenient when
hunting on public lands.

• A climbing stand allows you to quickly and quietly change your position in the woods when the weather patterns change.
• These stands allow you to move to another location if your space is suddenly invaded by other less than caring hunters.
• There is no need to worry about your stand being sat in while your are away.
• A climbing stand will not end up being stolen from a tree as you will take it with you each time you leave your hunting area.
• Climbing stands enable you to hunt in many different locations throughout the season which allows you to change your strategy as the deer patterns shift from early season, to the rut and on into late season.
• A climbing stand can be positioned in the right tree at whatever height is necessary and moved up or down accordingly with very little effort.

Although the price can seem a little steep, a climber is the way to go when hunting public lands.  I use the Summit Viper SD Climbing Treestand which can be seen in the picture above.  This climber offers many high quality features that make it my go to stand.

- Any day in the outdoors is a good day