Climbing tree stand question

**W123driver** · August 6th, 2009, 10:55 PM

Found this treestand in a yard sale; never had or used one before. I suspect it is missing some parts. Can you please tell what does it missing, so that perhaps I can order those parts? Thank you

**riverpirate** · August 6th, 2009, 11:28 PM

Doesnt look like anything is missing. It looks like one made by Dicks sporting goods. I have one very similar. They are functional but very heavy. I bought mine because it was cheap. Brand new i think i paid $69 for mine last year.

**Dredly** · August 6th, 2009, 11:38 PM

You have a FANTASTIC treestand there, it looks like a Summit, not sure the model but its like the viper but the front doesn't drop down

Not only is it not missing any parts... it looks almost unused!

just curious... how much did you pay for it? they retail for well over 200.00

**riverpirate** · August 6th, 2009, 11:52 PM

Originally Posted by Dredly

You have a FANTASTIC treestand there, it looks like a Summit, not sure the model but its like the viper but the front doesn't drop down

Not only is it not missing any parts... it looks almost unused!

just curious... how much did you pay for it? they retail for well over 200.00

Are you sure Dredly? If it is then mine must be a Dick's copy of a Summit. I just know mine is heavy as hell.

**Dredly** · August 7th, 2009, 12:06 AM

http://www.summitstands.com/catalog.aspx?catid=goliath

it may not be a summit but it sure as hell looks exactly like one.

**riverpirate** · August 7th, 2009, 12:10 AM

I was looking at those. I agree it does look like a summit. im guessing mine is a copy of a summit. I havnt even used mine yet. Im taking it out monday to try it.

**Dredly** · August 7th, 2009, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by riverpirate

I was looking at those. I agree it does look like a summit. im guessing mine is a copy of a summit. I havnt even used mine yet. Im taking it out monday to try it.

very cool, here are some quick suggestions for ya:

**ALWAYS WEAR A SAFETY HARNESS**

1. try to get the straps around the tree as tight as possible, this will really help when you get higher in the tree and it starts getting more narrow, chances are if you have it on tight enough the tree stand will be at bout a 50 - 60 degree angle from the ground

2. when climbing take your time and make sure your stand bites in good before you go up again, normally the teeth will grip great but on some trees with shag bark it may not want to grip right.

3. Take a saw, branches suck

**NP1724** · August 8th, 2009, 10:56 PM

It's a summit Viper. Looks like the SS or aluminum version. I just picked one up so Im looking at mine and they look identical. I had the older Summit Viper Classic as well, made of steel (much heavier), and the foot slats go in the opposite direction. Hope you got a good deal, I got mine on sale for 229.00

**Dredly** · August 9th, 2009, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by NP1724

It's a summit Viper. Looks like the SS or aluminum version. I just picked one up so Im looking at mine and they look identical. I had the older Summit Viper Classic as well, made of steel (much heavier), and the foot slats go in the opposite direction. Hope you got a good deal, I got mine on sale for 229.00

Pretty sure the viper has the lift over your head front bar... doesn't it?