Summit Viper Tree Stand (Climber) Review

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[@LockedUpOutdoorsNY]

Hey great video, couple suggestions though, I’ve been using a summit for 25 years, take that cinch strap and when you at your height put it through the top of stand and around tree, you will never have the top slip loose. Also, climbing is much easier if you sit on the cross bar instead of using your forearms. Have a great season guys.

[@RDO156]

Hundreds of videos of this out there on “how to” and yet no one gets it right. I watched the DVD that came with mine in 2005 and learned all I needed.

[@thomasreece3903]

Well said. I’ve hunted with my viper for 10 plus years love it

[@davidtalkington2089]

Glad you included the bit on how to put it together. Sat there confused looking at my stand for 30 minutes before watching this video.

[@Owen4it]

Nice video, couple things to suggest: the summit viper is a stand up sit down style climber... you can sit on the front bar and raise your legs lifting the bottom. Once you reach your desired height, use the cinch strap to secure the top V bar to the tree and it will not fall or move. Then tighten up the connecting strap from the bottom platform to the top. Your stand will not move. For even more rigidity you can purchase stabilizer straps from Third Hand Archery. When going down, readjust the connecting strap and remove the cinch strap. When packing it up use the cinch strap over just the "arm rest" and similar arched portion of the bottom and across to the otherside and it will stay together and provide a platform to place your back pack. Then just a shoe string length of string will secure the top of your pack to the climber and the black foot strap will cross over holding it all together!

[@Dargox59]

Hell yeah awesome video. Keep it up!

[@bobbyowen3882]

Just some things i do to make it quiet and easier to climb. Once they are nested, run the cinch strap around the arm rest and lower's riser and wrap it around each side once, and then cinch it. It really locks them together and its plenty long enough. I also use a 24 inch bungee cord to secure the seat out of the way as i climb so they dont get in the way of your knees as you bring up your legs. Also sit on the front of the top section and it will push those blades into the tree and stop that slipping. Be safe everyone, and enjoy your hunting.

[@vincentc2466]

awesome thanks man

[@tory_lovin_da_owtdoors5823]

Can’t wait to pick mines up from back home got one for Christmas and never took it out the box.. but I am looking forward to using it here in Maryland. Great video 💪🏾

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

Thanks man and Maryland huh I did some hunting just across the line in Delaware year before last BEAUTIFUL country!

[@tory_lovin_da_owtdoors5823]

@@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors yeah I originally hunt Virginia but I live in Maryland now so I wanted to take advantage of early bow season up here. Definitely gotta check out Delaware 💯

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

I loved it! Lots of public land with corn field surrounding them!

[@johnw2167]

You need to look into stabilizer straps they pull the top and bottom together with tension.

[@dalebrown1225]

I have them on mine and the stabilizer straps work great

[@jordaneason5658]

Good stuff man. I hate climbing, absolutely terrified of it. But you definitely might have talked me into a new stand

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

Man I’m not just saying this… for someone that is new ish or doesn’t like climbing the summit is the only way to go super comfortable and super stable

[@jordaneason5658]

@@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors Dallas has seen me climb a few times in wattensaw and laughs at me 😂😂 I’m shaking the whole way up

[@thomasreece3903]

I’d like to see some ladder stands

[@davespaoutdoors]

Put the xop carry system on that you won't regret it

[@mauricejenkins9618]

I seen that when you went to sit down. The chair part of the tree climber stand slide down a few inches. How can that be avoided?

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

You can replace that springy strap with a adjustable clip together strap that way you can tighten it up and not have the slide…. however once it does slide down it stays there and does not seem to slide after you sit the first time!

[@joshk1487]

If you climb up by sitting on the back bar it bites in a lot better.

[@dm5943]

The strap that comes with the stand can be put around the tree and the upper part of the stand locking it in place on the tree

[@bryanwasik6087]

Hey dude, I’ve had a viper sd years ago but keep going back and forth between a lw sit n climb and the viper, I’m 5’9 180 lbs , you do a lot of reviews, what do you suggest?

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

I would say the lone wolf however that went out of Business so getting parts is impossible at the moment

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

Check out that API bow hunter

[@bryanwasik6087]

@@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors lw went out of business?

[@bryanwasik6087]

@@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors I just looked it up, I’m glad I reached out to you, I’ll go summit as I’ve had one before and had no complaints. Thanks for the heads up man I appreciate it.

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

@@bryanwasik6087 yes sir… a few weeks ago. Lone wolf custom gear are working on a climber that’ll be put this summer however it’s got a 8-900$ price tag! XOP is bringing there climbers back in June if I were you I’d hold off and get an XOP!

[@curtisgore1611]

I have the Goliath. I have many dark to dark sits. Very comfortable. If I know what tree I'm hunting from I'm taking the summit

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

I don’t blame you a bit they are a lazy boy for certain

[@curtisgore1611]

Please make sure you tie the top and bottom at the base of the stand.

[@tiffanycain6601]

Review the buckshot equilizer for me. It's 20lbs and a gun or bow stand it's adjustable so we don't have to angle up at the base of the tree I think it's not heard of much but the best there is. Joker has an actual gun rest and bow holder.

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

I reached out to the company today. Because I don’t see any movement on their forms since 2019! I’ll update as I get info! Thanks for the request!!!

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

The company’s customers service responded super fast! However they are basically sold out. Said here soon they will start taking orders for the 2022 equalizer! I’ll get on that list!

[@tiffanycain6601]

@@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors I'm about to pull the trigger on a climber, I wanted the equalizer but they ain't fast enough. I personally don't like summit because the damn things don't bite into the tree good enough I have always had a cheapo climber and they bite into any tree just fine without extra straps. I found you before YT on TNU lol. And been watching all the reviews before I make my purchase I think I'm gonna go with something off of Facebook that's 10 years old 😂 I got a few that bite good in their permanent trees but want one under 30lbs that won't be left out. I gun hunt the rut with a rifle but bow hunt some too. Whatcha recommend out of all these stands?

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

Honestly for gun hunt and light weight and a good bite I’d look into the lone wolf sit and climb or the xop sit and climb!

[@tiffanycain6601]

@@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors I ended up buying some old school climber thats like 15lbs and almost shot one out of it last night lol I bought 2 old school stand's from a guy.

[@garrettstraffon608]

You don’t pull the seat through the holes you pull it out of the way on the other side and pull it up like that as a back pad behind the straps. You basically just have to make shure the seat straps are slid out of the way. I’ve hunted all stands and love my lone wolf assault. But there’s nothing as comfy for all day sits as a viper. Get the foot stand it’s a recliner in the tree

[@greggt64]

Locked up Outdoors totally hit the nail on the head, sit on the bar and use the cinch strap,, I get the chills watching guys stand up and move around with that strap not attached around the seat and tree.. otherwise good video

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

Are you referring to the stabilizing strap to lock the stand into place?

[@aero3085]

The closer you position your hands,arms,feet,weight to the tree the more trouble your asking for. I know. Keep your weight as far from the tree as you can.

[@ronnieprescott9952]

Have anyone tried the T-REX PRO CLIMBING STAND from true north

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

No sir I have not honestly I’ve never heard of them. I’ll do some looking

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

No sir I have not honestly I’ve never heard of them. I’ll do some looking

[@dannygabbard7462]

You climbed the tree wrong. This stand was designed so that you can sit on the rail and lift the platform to climb. MUCH easier.

[@Jaylee1518]

How is a summit climber a beginner stand 😅

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

They are probably the most user friendly climber on the market. The climber I’d say 80% of people start with. That would be where the beginner stand comes from…. Thanks for watching!

[@kevinosborne4632]

Shame no harness!

[@daltonfanning5487]

Lol not doing it right 😂😂

[@yomomma5042]

Your review of this tree stand was terrible

[@CliftonDenneyOnYourOwnOutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed 😘❤️