Summit Open Shot SD Climbing Stand Review and How to Use

The summit open shot. Today we go over the pros and cons of summits answer to a bow stand!
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[@ckrakra2954]

This is the first treestand I've ever owned. Some days I like it better than others but to me it being so lightweight and secure is the biggest advantage. Just wear a good safety harness and remember you'll never clamp it to the tree too tight.

[@johnbowhunter7676]

I bought and used the first model of the openshot about 25 years ago… as I’ve aged, I really like the safety of the crossbar . Makes climbing a whole lot easier and as you mentioned it great for gun or crossbow. I gave my openshot to my nephew many years ago, but own 5 different summit climbers all with the crossbar.

[@EricButler-gz7jr]

I love that it's very lite quiet love to use one when I go hunting

[@814TrumpArmy]

Dude i have been rocking it a long time and my best bro even longer! things have slayed a decent buck or 2 for me just finding a random spot and heading up a tree...all because of the weight! Great video ! Great stand! I put a footrest on mine and changed the seat out with a tailmate well it was the company Hunt Comfort but now they are called Tailmate and those 2 add ons have made it a little leavier but i went and got the wide straps summit offered before they stopped and it made it into an incredible stand! any hunter gun...crossbow....compound bow....this stand will not let you down ... give it use and time and it will provide!!!

[@gcoutdoors904]

Currently got a 33 lb climbing stand and I'm planning on buying this one. Gunna be a game changer

[@Jerry-kg3te]

I've owned one for years always use my viper wasn't sure exactly how to climb with it.very useful video thumbs up 😊

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@bassfishga]

I have had an open shot for a number of years. I did add the foot rest to the front of it. I do like how light weight it is. I do like the openness of it when I am on a short hunt. I like my other Summit stands with the traditional seats with open front for longer hunts. Great video.

[@SteveZ919]

The viper with the added footrest is just too comfy for me to ever change.

[@bowhuntingthesouth5313]

I am currently using the Viper but i am going to switch soon. I will definitely look at using this climber. Thanks for all of the reviews. Keep'em coming!!

[@doubleduecez22]

Thanks for the review, started with a Viper and took a few years off, looking to get back into it and really like this setup. Thanks!

[@matthewgroseclose4973]

I own both the Openshot and a Lone Wolf Alpha. Both are great bowhunting stands. However a few comments on the Openshot. First being it is bulkier than a lone wolf and not as easy to pack around but everyone knows you can’t beat lone wolf as far as compactness. Second you can flip the seat up on the Openshot and flip the seat cushion over top of it to essentially have a cushioned leaning post when you get sick of sitting for hours and need to stretch the legs. Which is very nice for those all day sits. Third is the fact that the seat on the Openshot is not nearly as sturdy as the lone wolf. Because you don’t have the two security straps like the lone wolf does if you stand up and bump into the seat of the Openshot the wrong way it can fall down the tree and make noise (This only really matters if you plan on standing up in the Openshot sometimes) Hope some of you guys find this to be useful info!

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@CarlosTrujillo-vh5dv]

Im not new to bow hunting but im new to tree stands ive always hunted from ground blinds natural elements and pop ups..im debating on the mini viper and this 1..how would you compare the 2 and which would you recomend..im thinking they are pretty identicle just 1 without the safty bar which would make mobility alot better

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

@@CarlosTrujillo-vh5dv for me about the only difference is the bar upfront if I was buying it to archery hunt I would definitely go with the open shot. If I was buying it to rifle hunt I would go with the Viper Mini.

[@Djlocust10]

I just bought this stand and can’t wait to use it. Great job on the video. Most all the info I was looking for.

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

Thank you I believe you’ll find it as a very useful tool!

[@houseatreides6683]

​@@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors great video man, I'm liking the looks of this climber it seems legit, can I put a bow holder on the side of it? I'm thinking I can but still just wanted to ask

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

@@houseatreides6683 yes sir

[@NastyN8thegreat2]

The open shot is still to this day my favorite climber i have mine wrapped in silent strips with an xop backpack and a bow holder with 2 alpine ridge debree holders i replaced the seat with hazmore net its quite sturdy pretty light and very comfortable im 6 foot and 240lbs and id recommend this stand to any bow hunter

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

@@NastyN8thegreat2 it’s certainly one of the top ones on the market rn!

[@NastyN8thegreat2]

@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors agreed I mean lone wolf's climber weighs less an their new cross over is wicked but I'm not paying 999 bucks for the cross over the summit performs great and is light enough

[@OutdoorRhodes]

I love this style. I’m running the xop ambush sit and climb and I love it.

[@gregphillips1998]

Great looking stand. I might have to get one for archery season. I have the viper and love it. It’s heavy but comfortable. I bought the XOP Tree Stand Transport System for mine to make it a lot more comfortable to carry. I strap my pack inside of it and go.

[@dekinser]

My favorite climber. I also have an old one steel with v bar. Good stands.

[@johnpayne9421]

Take your time and you can be xtra quiet I’m looking to buy the open shot been hunting from viper for 20 years. I hunt from the xop loc on for bow but want a climber.

[@OutdoorGamerGuy]

Never used one of these stands but it looks like a great review. I would use one of these if I got to hunt more. Right now i just go with other people and they graciously let me use their stuff. I just dont get to go much. Great review and thanks for the opportunity in the gaw. Any vids you want to post would be cool

[@justinlloyd9342]

I’ve had this stand since probably 2010 I’ve lost count of the deer I’ve killed I used to have a lot of hang on’s but 1 got stolen so I bought this and never looked back sold all my hang on’s lol and it’s a lot easier to leave the seat down and put your arms on the cushion and crab the flat bars in the back while you’re climbing

[@IMBrute-ir7gz]

That's the way I climb with it. To make it easier on my palms, I cut pieces of foam pipe insulation (kinda like pool noodles) slip them onto the flat bars, and wrap them with camo duct tape. Then, I grab the flat bars, rest my elbows on the seat cushion, and up, up, and away!

[@brettstein238]

This was the climber I was gonna get. Since the property I hunt is private i went with a hang on instead but this would be a good investment in climbers. Thanks for the review brother.

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

Yes sir thank you!

[@titusvillepaintball]

Like the videos man! I got the viper SD on order and debating if I should cancel it and get the open shot. Equally bow and rifle hunt so it’s a toss up for me

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

That is a hard choice but at the end of the day you can bow hunt out of the Viper as well as rifle hunt…. not so much for the open shot unless you get a shooting stick

[@stevenhicks815]

My uncle gave me old summit 20 years old that is open like this it’s nice I thinks it’s bushmaster xls or something. Thanks for doing a video!

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

Sweet!! Thank you for watching!

[@LifeofMurphysOutdoorsChannel]

That is an awesome stand! We have never used one of these, but interested in looking into maybe one day getting one! Great review! Any of the videos you said at the end of the video would be great and we would watch if you posted! Thanks for the giveaway!

[@enjoytheoutdoors101]

"Great video".. I got the viper but haven't used it much. The open shot is pretty sweet! I appreciate what you do.

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

Thank you! Yea summit makes a real solid line of stands!

[@myronchamberlain7734]

I have one of these stands and you have to be young and in shape to climb with it there is alot of pressure on your fore arms

[@tapdaddy5902]

I'm ordering one of these, and, wanted to see how to use it. Your video was a tremendous help and wanna say thanks! I'll let you know what I think about it when it comes.

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

That’s great man and yea please do!

[@terryelston685]

Awesome video I am wanting to get one of those stands for hunting this year.

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

It’s certainly a solid choice!

[@josephdelaney2580]

I was thanking about getting the open shot this year I have a viper now I like it but like you said you have to set the top so low to shoot with a bow and this review made me really wanna get the open shot

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

It’ll take some using to get it down but you’ll love it!

[@ericmack7661]

New to bow hunting and this may very well be my 1st climber

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

For a first ya a solid choice!

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

You sir won the give away do you happen to have a Facebook?

[@georgedatz8404]

Where do they have that stand at for $259 & how do you feel about the stand now

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

@@georgedatz8404 Mack Prairie wings is where the stand was located. And I still feel the open shot is a very good stand

[@dylanmorgan4806]

Just bought one also just subscribed!!

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

Sweet man thank you! Hope you’re enjoying the content!

[@albertrrogers5465]

Summit is a great line of stands, if u pull your cables and pack them in ur backpack it carries better without hanging on everything

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

Solid advice rt! Thanks

[@matthewrusher2719]

I like all summit products brother majority of my deer been killed out of one , like you say the less movement the more likely you are to get a shot , all around good review 👍

[@fullyinvolvedoutdoors96]

But how does it hold up in all day sits? It seems to be just like a lock on seat wise.

[@JoseRodriguez-vs2nm]

Great review, I am relatively new to hunting so I am still undecided as to what I want to try first. Should I go with a climber or a hand on. Looking at the Xop cold wear, or novix helo.

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

What kind of hunting are you looking to primarily do and what part of the country

[@JoseRodriguez-vs2nm]

Bow hunting only, I am in Long Island Ny, but have family with property in upstate NY as well as PA. Have only hunted out of blinds and tripod platforms. Not afraid of heights as I work on suspending scaffolding in NYC and wear a harness everyday.

[@stevenjohnson1944]

Haven't used it but I can see myself trying one out in the near future

[@stanwagner7569]

Yes I love that type I hate that 1 something like that

[@fischerhobbs1732]

I had the lone wild hand climber, but got rid of it just to do it. Now I’m wanting another and can’t find one. Which one do you like better?

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

I like my lone wolf lol

[@fischerhobbs1732]

@@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors Do you know if they went out of production? I haven’t been able to find one.

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

@@fischerhobbs1732 Yes sir they went out of business last year

[@johnpayne9421]

Bet there is good old camo dust in the giveaway 🤣

[@canamkayaker4771]

I like this stand. Kinda wish it was offered with the larger platform. Good job on the review again!

[@curtisgore1611]

I think you can buy separately

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

Yea it’s does have a smaller platform! I like the smaller platform myself but certainly could see the benefit of having one just a touch larger

[@IMBrute-ir7gz]

I use the Open Shot. Tell me, is that seat cushion completely removable? The reason I ask is because I never leave my homemade seat cushion on my stand overnight when it's on a tree I plan to hunt in the morning. Why? Because on my very first hunt with my brand-new Open Shot fifteen years ago, a bear came by during the night and tore the seat cushion off and apparently ate it. Search as I might, I could never find one single trace of that cushion! When I learned that a replacement cushion from Summit cost $40, I made my own, and it spends the night in camp with me.

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

Yes they are removable on this model the new ones that have the Millennium StyleSeat do not

[@jaybavis5896]

I like 👍 summit there great I have one I just also bought a new real tree stand

[@mikeharris9153]

Just picked one of these up..nice and light

[@alexrohl]

Great review before I went to saddle hunting I've used API for years. I like how they pack down flat but didn't like the chain cables. Be a good next stand review for ya. Keep up the good work

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

Yes sir it’s coming soon! Lol

[@dalecollins8265]

I had an open shot I liked it the weight and the bulk never bothered me it felt light to me

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

It’s is light and not bulky compared to some stands!

[@pop4725]

Your reviews are solid , and entertaining…

[@johnpayne9421]

Buying 1 Friday great video

[@roberttew4085]

I have a viper and I love it. The open shot does look nice

[@jameswhitaker1648]

I got this tree stand this year. It won't work in ever tree but with lone wolve hang on in the pick up for back up... its a deadly combo. I really like the stand. Killed me some deers already out if it too. 😉

[@bosmls]

I never used a climbing stand before, but I would like to learn or at least try it out to see if I like it.

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

You’ll love it

[@bosmls]

@@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors I use a ladder stand, and I’ve seen videos of people using the climbing stands. It seems pretty easy, I just don’t want to buy one and then not liking it.

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

I understand that for sure I’ve reviewed a few of them on the page! If you get one I’d go with summit to start with two reasons Number one super easy to use Number 2 super easy to resale if you don’t end up liking it

[@ajv88]

I love the summit series!

[@LoganDillard75]

How do they pack together?

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

Not flat!

[@joshharrell7848]

Do you have any suggestions on how to make the stand quiet including the cables going in and out going around a tree

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

To be honest no sir. It’s just the design the best way I’ve found is to just take my time jerking them around in the slots is very loud. If you’re wanting someone quieter check out the xop stands when they come out in late September. Around the same price point and weight

[@joshharrell7848]

@@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors thank you I figured as much haha. Stand is great for being comfortable. But those cold frost mornings, it's like breaking glass putting cable in and out of stand. No matter how slow and early I go in and use this stand I feel like you blow everything out.

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

I completely agree!

[@jordaneason5658]

Great review brother. Definitely wouldn’t be anything I would want to try out. But without that bar it would definitely make shooting your bow a lot better

[@brett7794]

Does it dig into your hips looks like it's touching

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

No sir not at all

[@2017Toy]

Great review in my opinion Summit treestands are the best in the world

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

Thank you

[@davidrussell631]

I used to have this exact stand and my feet practically hung off sitting down. Stand up and you don’t have much room to turn unless you lift the seat. Then you have a lot of room. Right? Nope. Don’t forget it is a Summit, so it’s got the rather sizable gap at the back of the platform. (Keep in mind I’m only 5’9” with a size 10 shoe.) But you can add the footrest Summit told me. Yes, but then I found out it doesn’t pack nearly the same or as well. Wish the guy with Summit would’ve told me that little tidbit. For the positives, YES, it climbs ok and the seat is nice. It should because it’s a Summit lol. Honestly though, I’d only recommend the top part with a full size platform. I’ve thought seriously about pulling the trigger on an Open Shot top for one of my Vipers but they’re too dang proud of it, especially seeing how the stands are now made in China. Doesn’t matter anymore because now Summit’s site says the top alone is DISCONTINUED. This video makes me miss my old Lone Wolf hand climber.

[@AJRMRZ]

ive been looking at getting one of these bad boys

[@mattgore7680]

Well I was dead set on getting a hand climber but now I’m not sure. The open shot is smaller than I thought but still looks like it’ll stick 3 foot off your back and be awkward once you carry it very far. That was a deciding factor in wanting a hand climber because it was flat to your back! Decisions decisions 🤔 I’d also like to see a review of what you think about the nap bloodrunner broadhead. I can’t find the actual broadhead anymore but there’s some cheaper copies on eBay and Amazon!

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

I’ll look into them! And personal preference get the hand climber lol

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

We emailed NAP about the Bloodrunner being out of stock on their website and on clearance on others, hopefully they respond to let us know if they will still be carrying it! -S

[@mattgore7680]

@@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors I haven’t seen them in a real long time! I’ve shot pigs with them and them jokers punched a hole! I like that they’re not necessarily a moving “mechanical “ but they still have that big open cutting concept! Was thinking about either ordering some of the Amazon version or just finding me a fixed blade that my bow likes.

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

Hey Matt, NAP emailed us back. The NAP Bloodrunner 3 blade product number: NAP-60-664. has been discontinued. -S

[@curtisgore1611]

What the dimensions of the bottom

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

I’ll have to put a tape to it when I get back from hunting in Florida!

[@KTMsoldier1988]

Just buy a viper sd which is cheaper. It is possible to raise the seat up even higher on the viper sd if you wrap the seat straps around the bar once before locking them. I can shoot from a seated position in all my viper sd's with a compound bow. For rifle season i lower the seat back down. But bang for your buck go with the viper sd.... there is no reason why the open shot costs more than the viper. You don't get a full seat and it requires less material to produce.

[@bertnichols6335]

Can you attach the “Universal Strap System” on it?

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

I honestly do not know the answer to take question I apologize however I have not played with the strap system

[@PrestonW97]

Openshot or Summit Viper mini? Im conflicted.

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

If you’re bow hunting …. Go with the open shot Rifle hunting got with the mini!

[@PrestonW97]

@@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors What about a hefty dose of both? Lol.

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

@@PrestonW97 both 😂🤣😂

[@PrestonW97]

@@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors I'll just get em both and try and explain it to the fiancé later. 😂👍 Thanks brother. Great video.

[@huntsail3727]

Lone Wolf - Made in USA Summit - Made in China Lone Wolf - lasts for years, quiet to attach and detach from tree Summit - Rubber on cables wears off quickly exposing metal, noisy to attach and detach from tree Lone Wolf - thin profile Summit - Bulky profile Lone Wolf - more expensive than Summit Summit - More expensive than many, but less expensive than Lone Wolf

[@jameslaudani9603]

I had two lone wolf climbers - sold both....very tough to climb on trees with some scaly bark....My summits and tree walker are far better (esp the Tree Walker)....

[@khumshotdilbung1338]

I wish this is available in India🇮🇳 Want to own one for myself

[@McIver92589]

You’re spot on with all your findings. That’s a fine stand, had my stolen off some public ground. Thanks for the review, happy hunting !

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

I hate to hear that as bad as it sucks that’s why I tore mine in and out every hunt! Idk why ppl can’t just walk on by

[@justinlloyd9342]

Yeah stand thief’s are bad a couple of my hang on’s have been stolen so I got this to go in and out with me very light weight I told the wife if they get this stand from me it will be off my dead carcass lol

[@lilwhiskeyband2139]

I have one. Easiest way to climb with it is sitting down. Get the seat high enough that you can just use your toes can break the platform away from the tree. Then grab the rope under your butt that holds the seat and platform together and pull up while lifting your knees. It’s a lot less strenuous on the upper body. I can go up just as fast as I can my Summit Viper. I face the tree and use my forearms when coming down.

[@whitejack187]

Leaving my comment for a chance to win, good luck in Florida, I am back home now.

[@huntphillips4076]

Killer stand!!

[@GitNthTRUCK]

This looks way better than a hang on stand, I think this is what I'm gonna switch to

[@johnalexander5194]

Did you ever purchase it?

[@GitNthTRUCK]

@@johnalexander5194 yes, it's a pretty handy set up! It just feels really small when you're way up a tree 😆

[@johnalexander5194]

@@GitNthTRUCK Thanks for the feedback lol. I bought a hawks kickback hang on stand b4 the season opened. Hang on stands are not fun to put up at all.

[@gfy86]

You might be better off using a clip and a small strap on the seat and snap it to your back belt loop. It's out of the way climbing and it's always there.

[@theMobileHuntersEXPO]

Awesome review man!

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

Thank you!!

[@chippooutdoors5325]

would you still buy it today?

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

A summit open shot??? Absolutely in the world of climbers this climber is still hard to beat in comfort. Yes is Doesn’t fold flat however where it lacks there it makes up in comfort

[@chippooutdoors5325]

THANK YOU FOR RESPONDING, I know you are a busy man. I bought a used lone wolf sit n climb (took sit bar off and put silent seat net on sent back summit 180 which sounded like a tuning fork and xpo ambush, the belt fasters were weird

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

@@chippooutdoors5325 you made the right choice! That one good thing xop is doing with their new climber that’ll be coming out in January is FINALLY changing Their belt locks!!

[@chippooutdoors5325]

Still thinking about getting an open shot

[@mohamedameur9438]

Merci pour cette vidéo je vais l'acheter

[@brianswails289]

Great Stand!!

[@nickquinn3445]

Good lookin stand other than it sticking out.

[@levireeves5503]

Love this stand

[@chadreid1068]

If summit would come out with a stand that folds flat I would have one

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

Best comment I’ve had since I started the page❤️

[@chadreid1068]

I have actually looked summit up to see if they was offering a fold flat stand. With the high demand on the market of being mobile I think they will at some point.

[@brandonmillard3693]

You orta review the grim reaper carnifour or the whitetail specials. They look like a dang good broad head ain’t got a chance to put one through one yet though.

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

We e-mailed Grim and they said they should have the Carni-FOUR back in stock in 2-4 weeks. We were able to find both still in stock at Mack's though! -S

[@bigdwaynewilson]

I love that stand I have the Goliath

[@jamesholland1421]

Love it

[@bwilson7000]

Bruh!! When you first started climb your cable on top was not even in the slot!! Be careful dude!

[@beevang600]

Heck no! I can’t see myself doing this. This is way too hard.

[@deerbeerdeerbeer]

Weighs an actual 15. I've been using one for 15 years they're great until you pull a muscle in your stomach.

[@johnathaneason9413]

👌👌

[@gelssonreyes6582]

nice stand my friend, thank you and let me know if you need my address to send it to me. have a nice one

[@krisalan5327]

Ok you're an archery only hunter, you hike in a mile at the most, and you can only buy one climber which is it? Lol

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

Lone wolf hand climber! Hands down! And if I couldn’t find one of them I’d go with the xop ambush!

[@krisalan5327]

@@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors I was afraid you would say lone wolf lol. Impossible to find unless used, guess I'll keeps searching for the ambush lol... thanks, you make good videos BTW 1👍

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

Thanks man! And btw the lone wolf sold out! So unless theyer used you probably won’t find one! And the ambush was discontinued however in July they are going to start selling them again!

[@krisalan5327]

@@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors cool thanks for the info!

[@krisalan5327]

@@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors well I found a lone wolf sit and climb on marketplace, so I picked it up,I like the seat better on that one anyway ...I think, lol thanks for your help