I'm new on here, so I don't know if this is the place to post this or not. I'm looking to buy a climbing stand that will not not cost a whole lot, Because I'm only 14 and don't have a job. :/ My range would probably be anything up to $250. Thanks in advance!
Summit Viper would be a great choice and you can find one right at that $250 range if you look around.
Check out summit's climbers. I just got a summit 180 max sd and I have tested it out plenty and I'm real happy I bought it. They are very well built and comfortable treestands. Look around at different sites and you will easily find a summit model you like for under $250
I don't have a good one yet just an old steal one but, I know a guy who has had a summit for around 10 years now and he wont give it up. I asked him the other day when he was going to get a new one and he said when they stop making replacement cables and cushions. lol He has only worn out one set of cables so far though. I may end up using it on a hunt or two this year to try it out. If it is as god as everyone makes them out to be, I will have one before opener next season. If its worth anything from what I here, Summit is it hands down.
Just keep an eye on the LW climbers as well. They pack better and are lighter. But they are not as comfortable. The reason I did not bring them up here for the OP is that they are also much more expensive. The Summit is a great stand and I love mine because I am scared of heights and there is little debate that the summits are the most rock solid climber out there.
Yep the Summit Viper hands down wins my vote ..........i have just purchased another climber made by Summit for Cabelas its called the Bushmaster , its a open climber i wanted one for awhile for more of a compact for longer walks here it is ......http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/prod...oryId=104650380&productId=745380&type=product
I just bought a Summit Viper SD today. It's been years since I used a climber and this is light and easy to climb with. I am 58 and not in to bad of shape and was really amazed at how easy it is to get on the tree and climb.
Thanks for the help guys! I have been looking at the summit's on BP and cabelas. Hopefully I will be able to save up the money before October 1st. Thanks again!
I had a Summit Viper, sold it 5 years ago and got a Lone Wolf Handclimber. Both good stands but I like the Lone wolf for packing it in. Not as comfortable on stand but comfortable carrying it in. I love Lone Wolf stands
For your price range it's going to be hard to find anything that will be a Summit. If you save up about 2x that amount I would say Equalizer.
I just bought a summit viper about 3 weeks ago. Went out yesterday and tried it out in the woods. Carries well, climbs excellent, and the only thing I didn't like about it was I almost fell asleep about 5 times.
He is at $250.00...if he looks around he can find a Summit on sale for that much. As a matter of fact I just checked Gander Mountain sales just now and they have the Summit Viper classic on sale for $199.00.
i bought the same thing last year and i love it, its looked a lot more comfortable than the openshot and i didnt want a stand with a rail. and it seemed to be the perfect fit. My daily naptime would be in that beast after work every day
Summit Viper SS. On sale for $249 at a local sporting goods chain last fall. Great stand and if you do some research you can find great deals.
My post had a typo. It was supposed to say that at that price range it's going to be hard to find anything to (beat) a Summit.
