I wanted to say that you are a great father. I love the encouragement and support. Love the positivity. My dad was that way w me. And I try to do the same w my son. Good job dad!!!
I'm 53 years old and I've had 1 of these for 2 years. Spend over 8 hours sitting in it a couple days ago. It is a very comfortable sit and I would recommend it to anyone. Thanks for posting this!
Not only did you give me some pointers on climbing but the instructions to your son man....bravo! That patience was never there when I was growing up. Good work pops!
Great video!! the first time I watched this video was when I couldn't figure out how to get down 20 feet up. I sat in my tree stand and watched the whole video just to learn how to get down. Man I was scared. Thank you!
Well glad you had cell service when you was up the tree and super glad you made it down safe thanks for stopping back by and watching we sure do appreciate it don’t forget share it with your friends who hunt to thanks again
@@joshandhuntersadventures5046 Here in Colorado out in the eastern plains of Ft Morgan there's cell service along the platte river. Your video was the first to popup. Thank you very much for this video. It will help other like myself too.
I bought a viper and got up about 15 feet and was worried to go higher because i could not tell in the dark of it was level or not. I never practiced i just went to the woods and up a tree. I watched enough videos now to know to pay attention tilt it a good bit and stop when its level. Bought a headlamp to make it easier lol. I was always a ladder stand person until a few years ago i bought a hang on to be mobile and the first time using it brand new the cable broke. Had it up 25ft up so thank god i started wearing a safety harness,y wife forced me to buy one and i was so hard headed and over confident because i have never had an issue.
Yes the headlamps are very important if setting up in the dark and we still use ladder stands some but always wear a safety harness thanks for watching I hope this video helped you
If you adjust the foot stirrups down so there isn't as much space between your boots and the stirrups you'll have much better control of the bottom part of the stand. Great video
Awesome job Hunter! Glad you included this part as I've never used a climber before and would likely do the same things. My son is 12 also. Hunter you have a good dad, listen to him.
Those are awesome treestands. My son Jerod has a Summit Viper, but the only difference is his doesn't have the rail that you set on. So when climbing he has to put his arms on armrests and support his weight there when climbing and descending the tree. We don't use climbers a lot now, we all have ladder stands. My climbing treestand hasn't been used in probably 10 years. Great review and video. Juddie - J & J TOA
Well that is great I hope you have a good time and enjoy it. Just remember if you need a refresher watch it again. I had a guy the other day reply that he watched the video while in the tree to get a refresher just remember keep them tied together and always wear a safety harness thanks for watching we appreciate it
I may get some flak for this but I think I may be the only person to hang the top part first, as high as I can reach, then the bottom. Its easier for me to slid up into position that way than fight with the bottom portion if I hang that 1st. To each their own! Best of luck this year to all!
You do have a point there I can see how that would be handy but I did that one time and didn’t put it high enough and hit it when putting my bottom on and it come down hit me in the head lol. Thanks for stopping by and watching and commenting love to here different ways to try though.
Great job on the video. I’ll be struggling just like your son this year for my first time at 46 years old. Thanks for posting and keep up the good work.
Hey just take it out a few times this year and practice main thing is to get comfortable setting it up thanks for stopping by and watching we appreciate it
That really helped me out by watching this video but the big part is to buy one and do it myself. Bet that is a nice honey hole I hear the water in the back
Thank you for preaching safety. I won’t hunt out of one of these things myself, in my line of work, I’ve seen too many people take short cuts and end up hurt for life. Take care and have a blessed day.
This is a great video! Really. My husband is headed to get me a Summit Viper he found on marketplace for 150. So I won't have to sit on the ground on our hunting trip in a week. Woohoo Your calm, quiet voice is very encouraging. Thank you. -Elizabeth Millsaps
That is a really good deal I think you will enjoy it and I am glad this video helped you this is what it is out here for thanks for watching we appreciate it
Planning on buying one of these tomorrow. It will be my first climber. Came to research how good of stands they are. Great video and very informative, thanks.
Awesome I am glad to here this video helped you this is a great stand and very comfortable I hope you enjoy it and have a great deer season thanks for stopping by and watching
Good lesson! For me the hardest thing about the Summit Viper is packing it up. I could never figure out which piece goes in which. Your video (unlike the ones on the Summit website) explains it very simply. Put the seat down, then slide the footstand into it. I got a pair of padded shoulder straps for about $10, plus a molle belt, because mine came with this lame one-piece shoulderstrap thing that I could never figure out. I guess they expect most folks to DIY?
summit stands are great ,we have been using them for about 15 years ,i had a weld break on a viper and they shipped me a new one fast and return label to send old one back .we have switched to using goliath's by summit ,they give more room and are more comfortable when wearing coveralls or heavier hunting clothing. they are wider and deeper .just wish they had left the velcro covers on the arms and safety rail that the older ones had . the zip ties allow the foam to bunch up ,the plastic stirrup has a way of slipping a little but like it better than the rubber straps. they climb quiet all and all ,best stand i have used.
Nice job. Just a caution. I've been using the Summit climbers for a long time. They're excellent. After a lot of years of the first one I bought, an older style, it developed a crack that I had welded by a professional. He did what looked like an excellent job. To me, it looked stronger than it did new. I asked if he would guarantee it. His response, was "No. I'm not going to guarantee anything that will get you far enough up off the ground to kill yourself". My point is, once you get off the ground you're putting yourself in danger. Watch for stress cracks even in brand new stands. Check you stand over every time you use it. BTW, I've been using it for at about 10 years since he welded it. The only other problem I've ever had was, early one cold fall morning I was climbing a popple tree. About half way up I pulled up the top part and thinking it was firmly attached to the tree let loose and it slipped and dropped to about my ankles. It felt like like I was standing there with my pants down. I just picked it up and reset it but it scared me. Some trees, a smooth barked popple for instance, are simply not safe to climb. Pick a good rough/soft barked tree to climb. And in the winter you're not going to get as good a grip as during warmer temperatures.
You probably figured this out already but for other hunters you want your stirrups to be lower and tighter to your feet for better control of your lower platform..It really helps on descending especially.
@@joshandhuntersadventures5046 Well I just got one, finished assembling it and reviewing how to use it lol I'll be taking it out in the bush for a test run in like a week or so at the next opportunity, I'll be posting a video of that in my channel as well! Thanks again!
I have a couple summits and here’s some solid advice. Get the 3rd Hand Archery stabilizer straps and the viper becomes the safest tree stand ever made. Second, get the Hazmore silent seat and get rid of that seat that comes with the viper.
Thank you for the advice? What is the stabilizer straps and where do I purchase them. I have heard that surround seat they sell is a nice upgrade. Again thank you for these tips
Josh And Hunter’s Adventures the stabilizer straps attach the top and bottom together and pull down on the top so tight that you can lean against the top portion of the summit and it won’t even budge. Thirdhandarchery.com
@@joshandhuntersadventures5046 i have a summit I’d actually suggest the lone wolf stabilizing straps, they stay on there permanently, can use em to strap down your pack, and there $23 cheaper. Also no reason to get rid of that seat, it’s the most comfortable seat you’ll ever use
I've used hang on stands and ladders and now I don't. I use Summit climbers exclusively and they are amazing and convenient. Summit also recommends using bracing straps that will make their climbers much more stable. I don't go up a tree without those bracing straps and if you don't know what they are, find out.
To me its the wrong tree to go up or down just got to no the tilt ur toes down. But cool kid nice video buddy . I've got hrs in tree standing but he's learning how it goes . Ok thank u good wonderful video
My only criticism of these types of videos is that is doesnt show you with all your hunter gear as you arrive at the tree, be it bow or gun, your pack if items and how you manage that all going up the tree with you. I understand its a process as I have done it many times, but a complete video needs to include everything. Not just the stand and the climb. Respectfully, stated.
Well you won’t take all the stuff up the tree with you until you get to the spot where you won’t to be in the tree. You will have a pull rope to pull your bag up if you have one and your gun or bow. Never try to climb with your pack on or your weapon could end in a disaster.
you guys ever take one of those climbers and get it up in there and then set climbing sticks to it to get up and down to it ?? - (these climbers are more comfortable than hang on stands but dont want to go through the climbing process each time of a climber stand so just use climbing sticks to it??)
As you can see Hunter struggled with the climb down if you notice I told him to point his toes down to help make it easier. Is that what you are having trouble with?
@@joshandhuntersadventures5046 Yes, I used to use this stand years ago, & never had a problem! Been using the lone wolf sit & climb, but decided to start using the summit again after silencing the cables with vet tape. I will practice, thank you!
Sounds like you have it to right watch how mine is setting on the tree and try it again. If you have any more questions I will try to answer them thank you for watching
I have another question, I'm just learning how to use this tree stand, I've got the bottom part working right, but I'm fighting with the top part, it keeps dropping on it's own. How do I stop that, it's making me very nervous.
Sounds like you may need to loosen the top up like it is to tight and not able to bite on the tree. Make sure to always tie the top and bottom together anymore questions please ask
When you set it up at the bottom of the tree, you never want it to be level or 90 degrees to the tree. Depending on how much the circumference of the tree shrinks as it gets higher will make the difference on your angle that you set up. Like an average tree, you'd want to start off at say 70 degrees. That way when you get up to where you're going to sit, it's going to be around 90. Never ever ever go below 90 degrees. Ever. That's how people fall. If you're at say a 100 degree to the tree, you lose the leverage you had and your weight is your enemy. There's a couple parts in this video where my butthole puckered cause I saw him doing it. But good rule of thumb, if you're ever in doubt either stop or go back to the bottom and adjust your cables.
I’m terrified of heights my Uncle broke his back falling out of a tree stand back in the day so I think that’s part of it. Is there any advice anyone can give me to get over that? How safe are these climbers? I really want to start hunting next fall. Maybe I should just get a ground blind?
Well if you are going to use a tree stand you must use a safety harness cause that for one will save your life. Get a good one you can find them on sale this time of year. Thanks for stopping by and watching
These climbers can be extremely safe. The key to get confident with it is to get a good one that will handle your weight and then some. After that, practice only going a few feet up in the tree (as in 5 feet) and get confident with how to handle the stand and yourself. There is no hurry, and you should practice it to the point that you feel a bit bored. Once you are confident at that height then try going up to 10 feet. Again, get comfortable moving around, sitting, etc and when you are feeling good with it, repeat the process to the desired hieght. And yes, always wear a harness, they save lives!
@@brianvermeulen558 Awesome advice and I appreciate your response! I bought a ground blind for this year, but I’m definitely gonna try and get over my fear next hunting season. Slowly but surely..
I really have never climbed a pine tree I hunt hardwoods here in Tennessee I would think it would climb it fine other that the sap on the tree you should be good. It really is a great comfortable stand.
@@joshandhuntersadventures5046 saddle setup $500-$1000 weight by the time you add your ropes ropeman attachments the saddle sticks a mini platform your at 15 pounds minimum. To be uncomfortable, monkey with ropes. Skyline yourself horribly swinging out like tarzan! You move way more. You still need a limbless straight tree for the most part especially if you want to repel down. All to Stare at the tree bark for hours, Legs and feet kill after 2 hours Better not have to use the bathroom! It’s a giant Gimmick! 😂 Good hunting to you! Don’t waste your money on saddle hunting!
I lost dropped my pin for my cable the other day & I can't find it! Something always goes wrong; now I need to find another pin with a clip or try finding the one I dropped in the leaves for the fourth time.
@@joshandhuntersadventures5046 I'm fortunate to be a Park Ranger & can hunt on the 2,000 acres we have. I think the best thing for me is to slow down when setting-up instead of rushing. Hunting season is still early here in Western MD, thankfully. Thanks & take care.
@@joshandhuntersadventures5046 I found it today around 430pm, towards the end of my shift. Thank goodness. Now I am ready to start fresh & hopefully get the nice 8 point that I have had an eye on for the past month. Thank you & good luck to you!
This is a great stand, period! It's lightweight, climbs easy ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxlQ7TDIrnnSXXbRgFFaxqwullRJJIuYAs and feels solid while in the tree. The seat is easy to fold up for climbing and sits comfortably for long days in the woods. The only downside I have is that it might be too comfortable, but I like napping in the tree anyway. This is the second Summit Viper I have owned. The old one is steel making it heavier, but this aluminum version is about 9-10 lbs lighter. I recommend buying a better fall harness as the one included is clunky and not super comfortable. I think it will work fine if you NEED to use it, but there are lots of other more comfortable options out there.
Get some “Third Hand Archery” stabilizer straps. Locks the two pieces together solid once you’re done climbing. Also keeps you from dropping your bottom section to the bottom of the tree and getting stuck up there.
I wanted to say that you are a great father. I love the encouragement and support. Love the positivity. My dad was that way w me. And I try to do the same w my son. Good job dad!!!
Well I appreciate the kind words that is very nice. I try to teach him as we go it just takes patience. Thank you for watching we really appreciate it
I'm 53 years old and I've had 1 of these for 2 years. Spend over 8 hours sitting in it a couple days ago. It is a very comfortable sit and I would recommend it to anyone. Thanks for posting this!
You bet thanks for commenting and giving us your thoughts thanks for stopping by and watching
Not only did you give me some pointers on climbing but the instructions to your son man....bravo! That patience was never there when I was growing up. Good work pops!
Glad this was helpful to you thanks for stopping by and watching we appreciate it
Man pops would have ran up the tree just to beat me up lol
Great video!! the first time I watched this video was when I couldn't figure out how to get down 20 feet up. I sat in my tree stand and watched the whole video just to learn how to get down. Man I was scared. Thank you!
Well glad you had cell service when you was up the tree and super glad you made it down safe thanks for stopping back by and watching we sure do appreciate it don’t forget share it with your friends who hunt to thanks again
@@joshandhuntersadventures5046 Here in Colorado out in the eastern plains of Ft Morgan there's cell service along the platte river. Your video was the first to popup. Thank you very much for this video. It will help other like myself too.
That is great thank you so much
Wow! I always thought tree stands had to be set up ahead of time! Thanks for this. Will definitely be investing in one!
Glad this helped you out thanks for watching
Excellent review. Thanks for the tip on pointing your toes down while coming down. Great tip. Great work with your Son.
Thank you glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching.
I bought a viper and got up about 15 feet and was worried to go higher because i could not tell in the dark of it was level or not. I never practiced i just went to the woods and up a tree. I watched enough videos now to know to pay attention tilt it a good bit and stop when its level. Bought a headlamp to make it easier lol. I was always a ladder stand person until a few years ago i bought a hang on to be mobile and the first time using it brand new the cable broke. Had it up 25ft up so thank god i started wearing a safety harness,y wife forced me to buy one and i was so hard headed and over confident because i have never had an issue.
Yes the headlamps are very important if setting up in the dark and we still use ladder stands some but always wear a safety harness thanks for watching I hope this video helped you
If you adjust the foot stirrups down so there isn't as much space between your boots and the stirrups you'll have much better control of the bottom part of the stand. Great video
Thank you for that tip I will give it a try thanks for watching
You Sir. Are a good ass Dad!! Thanks for the video. First season hunting can't wait!
Thank you appreciate that. And we appreciate you watching.
Awesome job Hunter! Glad you included this part as I've never used a climber before and would likely do the same things. My son is 12 also. Hunter you have a good dad, listen to him.
Thank you for watching we appreciate it thanks for the kind words
Those are awesome treestands. My son Jerod has a Summit Viper, but the only difference is his doesn't have the rail that you set on. So when climbing he has to put his arms on armrests and support his weight there when climbing and descending the tree. We don't use climbers a lot now, we all have ladder stands. My climbing treestand hasn't been used in probably 10 years. Great review and video. Juddie - J & J TOA
We also use ladder stands a lot we have 3 setup on the farm but if I walk into the public I do like to have this one thanks for watching
Sir, you could not make a better video. Thanks for taking the time to share this!
Thank you I’m glad you enjoyed the video that is what we put it out for thanks for watching
Love the way you teach your son good job man
Thanks I appreciate that thanks for watching
Glad I fpund this video for my son. I didn't grow up hunting. But this will help me teach him how to use this piece of kit.
Glad this was helpful hopefully you all learn a lot from it thanks for watching
Good instructions. I'm a old man and going out to try mine You and Hunter have boosted my confidence. Thank you.
Well that is great I hope you have a good time and enjoy it. Just remember if you need a refresher watch it again. I had a guy the other day reply that he watched the video while in the tree to get a refresher just remember keep them tied together and always wear a safety harness thanks for watching we appreciate it
I may get some flak for this but I think I may be the only person to hang the top part first, as high as I can reach, then the bottom. Its easier for me to slid up into position that way than fight with the bottom portion if I hang that 1st. To each their own! Best of luck this year to all!
You do have a point there I can see how that would be handy but I did that one time and didn’t put it high enough and hit it when putting my bottom on and it come down hit me in the head lol. Thanks for stopping by and watching and commenting love to here different ways to try though.
I have the summit viper and love it!! My 13 year old daughter hunts and i just ordered her the viper mini. She's going to be surprised!!
That is great I hope she likes it and I’m sure she will be surprised. Thanks for stopping by and watching
You captured a memory that will be special forever. Awesome
Thank you always good to be out together in the woods
Great job on the video. I’ll be struggling just like your son this year for my first time at 46 years old. Thanks for posting and keep up the good work.
Hey just take it out a few times this year and practice main thing is to get comfortable setting it up thanks for stopping by and watching we appreciate it
You just taught me something that I didn't know,so I thank you for this video
Your welcome glad I could help thanks for watching
Just bought one and will be using it soon, gracias this video is about the best one I’ve watched related to climbers
Good luck hope you get a deer out of it. And thanks glad you enjoyed the video and glad it was helpful to you thanks for watching we appreciate it
Love the video… talking and actually doing it is the best way to learn it. I will buy this product because of this vid. Thank you !
Awesome I’m glad you enjoyed the video we appreciate you for stopping by and watching
That really helped me out by watching this video but the big part is to buy one and do it myself. Bet that is a nice honey hole I hear the water in the back
It is a good spot. Pick you one up and get out there and give it a go. Good luck.
Great video! the encouragement literally made me smile so big! I just bought a stand and this gave me great confidence!
Awesome I’m glad you enjoyed the video and it was helpful thanks for watching we appreciate it
Thank you for preaching safety. I won’t hunt out of one of these things myself, in my line of work, I’ve seen too many people take short cuts and end up hurt for life. Take care and have a blessed day.
Best to be safe that is for sure
This is a great video! Really.
My husband is headed to get me a Summit Viper he found on marketplace for 150. So I won't have to sit on the ground on our hunting trip in a week. Woohoo
Your calm, quiet voice is very encouraging. Thank you.
-Elizabeth Millsaps
That is a really good deal I think you will enjoy it and I am glad this video helped you this is what it is out here for thanks for watching we appreciate it
Thanks dude. I just bought one of these and the assembly and pack up instructions are crap. Thank god for your video 👍
Glad this video helped you that is what it is for. Thanks for watching
Planning on buying one of these tomorrow. It will be my first climber. Came to research how good of stands they are. Great video and very informative, thanks.
Good glad you enjoyed it thanks for watching
Great video. One of the few I’ve watched using a harness to demonstrate climbing up and down
Always good to use one never know what might happen thanks for watching
Thanks for the video. Just purchased a summit viper and this was one of the better videos to watch before practice. Good luck this season, sir
Awesome I am glad to here this video helped you this is a great stand and very comfortable I hope you enjoy it and have a great deer season thanks for stopping by and watching
Good lesson! For me the hardest thing about the Summit Viper is packing it up. I could never figure out which piece goes in which. Your video (unlike the ones on the Summit website) explains it very simply. Put the seat down, then slide the footstand into it. I got a pair of padded shoulder straps for about $10, plus a molle belt, because mine came with this lame one-piece shoulderstrap thing that I could never figure out. I guess they expect most folks to DIY?
I’m glad this video helped that is why I made this video I appreciate you watching
summit stands are great ,we have been using them for about 15 years ,i had a weld break on a viper and they shipped me a new one fast and return label to send old one back .we have switched to using goliath's by summit ,they give more room and are more comfortable when wearing coveralls or heavier hunting clothing. they are wider and deeper .just wish they had left the velcro covers on the arms and safety rail that the older ones had . the zip ties allow the foam to bunch up ,the plastic stirrup has a way of slipping a little but like it better than the rubber straps. they climb quiet all and all ,best stand i have used.
They are good stand that is for sure glad to here about the customer service thanks for watching
Great video and great teaching of the kid. Thanks!
Thanks glad you enjoyed it we appreciate you watching
Great video, I just buy one, thanks for the video. Best explained so far and love that you share your son's experience.👍
Awesome thanks for stopping by and watching glad it helped and hope you enjoy your stand
Nice job. Just a caution. I've been using the Summit climbers for a long time. They're excellent. After a lot of years of the first one I bought, an older style, it developed a crack that I had welded by a professional. He did what looked like an excellent job. To me, it looked stronger than it did new. I asked if he would guarantee it. His response, was "No. I'm not going to guarantee anything that will get you far enough up off the ground to kill yourself". My point is, once you get off the ground you're putting yourself in danger. Watch for stress cracks even in brand new stands. Check you stand over every time you use it. BTW, I've been using it for at about 10 years since he welded it. The only other problem I've ever had was, early one cold fall morning I was climbing a popple tree. About half way up I pulled up the top part and thinking it was firmly attached to the tree let loose and it slipped and dropped to about my ankles. It felt like like I was standing there with my pants down. I just picked it up and reset it but it scared me. Some trees, a smooth barked popple for instance, are simply not safe to climb. Pick a good rough/soft barked tree to climb. And in the winter you're not going to get as good a grip as during warmer temperatures.
Excellent advice very good idea to check your equipment thanks for sharing this with us thank you for stopping by and watching
Just bought the viper steel and super excited to use it this season
That is great hope you enjoyed the video and it helped thanks for watching we appreciate it
Trade it for the aluminum trust me a lot lighter 👍
Damn I wish my dad had the patience you have ! Lol good video man thank you for this I’m new to hunting and I’m looking to buy a stand
Thanks for stopping by I’m glad you enjoyed the video we appreciate you watching
Thanks Hunter and Josh! Great vid
Glad you enjoyed it thanks for watching
This video help me a lot. Thank you guys
That is great to here I’m glad it helped if you have any questions feel free to ask thanks for watching we appreciate it
Good job dad! Teach em' good.
Thank you
@@Unknownuser-v8o oh, he didn't tell you about me yet. Looks like you weren't ready yet either. 😆
Excellent tutorial. Thank you for sharing it! Enjoy it!
Thank you and thanks for watching
for sure.....great father.
Thanks and thank you for watching we appreciate you stopping by
Great job dad. Looking to get a goliath this spring and try it out.
Awesome I’m sure you will like it thanks for stopping by and watching and thanks for the comment
You probably figured this out already but for other hunters you want your stirrups to be lower and tighter to your feet for better control of your lower platform..It really helps on descending especially.
Yes thanks though for this recommendation always learning new tricks thanks
Good for you Hunter!
Thank you for stopping by and watching we appreciate it
Thanks for this learning lesson. Just what I needed.
Glad you enjoyed it thanks for watching
Great video I’m bout to pick me up one of these tomorrow.
Awesome you will love it good luck and thanks for watching
@@joshandhuntersadventures5046 Well I just got one, finished assembling it and reviewing how to use it lol
I'll be taking it out in the bush for a test run in like a week or so at the next opportunity, I'll be posting a video of that in my channel as well! Thanks again!
Great video, helped me a lot.
That is great I’m glad it helped that is what it was made for. Thanks for watching we appreciate it
I have a couple summits and here’s some solid advice. Get the 3rd Hand Archery stabilizer straps and the viper becomes the safest tree stand ever made. Second, get the Hazmore silent seat and get rid of that seat that comes with the viper.
Thank you for the advice? What is the stabilizer straps and where do I purchase them. I have heard that surround seat they sell is a nice upgrade. Again thank you for these tips
Josh And Hunter’s Adventures the stabilizer straps attach the top and bottom together and pull down on the top so tight that you can lean against the top portion of the summit and it won’t even budge. Thirdhandarchery.com
@@joshandhuntersadventures5046 i have a summit I’d actually suggest the lone wolf stabilizing straps, they stay on there permanently, can use em to strap down your pack, and there $23 cheaper. Also no reason to get rid of that seat, it’s the most comfortable seat you’ll ever use
@@mitchellh1114 awesome will check on those thanks for letting me know about that
@@joshandhuntersadventures5046 absolutely, you’re welcome!
Great video man I can’t wait for deer season
It sure is creeping up on us thanks for watching
I've used hang on stands and ladders and now I don't. I use Summit climbers exclusively and they are amazing and convenient. Summit also recommends using bracing straps that will make their climbers much more stable. I don't go up a tree without those bracing straps and if you don't know what they are, find out.
I will half to check those out thanks for sharing we appreciate you stopping by and watching
@@joshandhuntersadventures5046 They're pretty cool and stabilize those stands remarkably well. You'll feel much safer if you use them. Takes 2 straps.
works great very happy with it
It’s a good one thanks for watching
Yeah I have the Summit Goliath really like this stand
Great stand thanks for watching
Can you use a crossbow in the tree stand, and thanks on the toe thing
Yes absolutely you could even gun hunt out of this stand. Just always remember wear a safety harness thanks for watching
This dad and son sound about like me and my two boys years ago when I was coaching ‘em up. 😂 Very good video though.
We sure have fun now that is for sure it is always a blast thanks for watching
Great video, thanks for sharing. 💪🙏👍
Glad you enjoyed it thanks for watching we appreciate it
Great review. Lots of good information.
Thanks glad you enjoyed it
To me its the wrong tree to go up or down just got to no the tilt ur toes down. But cool kid nice video buddy . I've got hrs in tree standing but he's learning how it goes .
Ok thank u good wonderful video
Thanks for watching we appreciate it
Sure thing a wonderful job u to I'm from pa they don't run daylight here
great video brother!
Thanks glad you enjoyed it thanks for watching we appreciate it
good dad alert
Thank you I try to teach him the best I can thanks for watching we appreciate it
Nice video !!!! Cool 👍
Thanks for watching
Just bought one last night for my birthday
That is great what is your first impressions on it
@@joshandhuntersadventures5046 I'll let you know after the this weekend. It was a birthday present from my wife today.
Ok great please let me know they are super comfortable have fun and be safe
@@joshandhuntersadventures5046 yes sir. Thanks for answering me back.
@@michaelbleckler9072 you bet that is one thing I do is reply to all the comments unless I miss one
I put the top on first that way I'm not working around the bottom piece but it's all good
Nothing wrong with that I always tell people practice setting it up before season so you can do it in the dark when season rolls around
Great father
Thanks I appreciate that and thanks for watching
Need to get one of those.
It sure changes the way you can hunt thanks for watching
What kind of harness do you have also what safety strap are you using?
The harness is a hunter safety system and the strap is also a hunter safety system rope style tree strap. Hope this helps and thanks for watching
My only criticism of these types of videos is that is doesnt show you with all your hunter gear as you arrive at the tree, be it bow or gun, your pack if items and how you manage that all going up the tree with you. I understand its a process as I have done it many times, but a complete video needs to include everything. Not just the stand and the climb. Respectfully, stated.
Well you won’t take all the stuff up the tree with you until you get to the spot where you won’t to be in the tree. You will have a pull rope to pull your bag up if you have one and your gun or bow. Never try to climb with your pack on or your weapon could end in a disaster.
I been thinking about getting one of these climbers just how much room do you have when sitting do you have enough room or are you cramped up in it
I guess that depends on how big you are for me it is pretty comfortable
These stands say 8-20 tree diameter. That tree has to be larger. So my question is, how much larger than 20 inches can you go?
Haven’t tried and have never measured to be honest I just find a tree and climb never had a problem
you guys ever take one of those climbers and get it up in there and then set climbing sticks to it to get up and down to it ?? - (these climbers are more comfortable than hang on stands but dont want to go through the climbing process each time of a climber stand so just use climbing sticks to it??)
No never have I have heard people doing that though thanks for watching we really appreciate it
Just started using my summit viper again, had no problem going up- climbing down was a challenge, are there any tricks to make the climb down easier?
As you can see Hunter struggled with the climb down if you notice I told him to point his toes down to help make it easier. Is that what you are having trouble with?
@@joshandhuntersadventures5046 Yes, I used to use this stand years ago, & never had a problem! Been using the lone wolf sit & climb, but decided to start using the summit again after silencing the cables with vet tape. I will practice, thank you!
You bet anytime
How do you know the angle to start and how tight to put the cable? Just tried my new one and found my foot platform slipping a lot
Sounds like you have it to right watch how mine is setting on the tree and try it again. If you have any more questions I will try to answer them thank you for watching
I love your video
Thank you for watching
I have another question, I'm just learning how to use this tree stand, I've got the bottom part working right, but I'm fighting with the top part, it keeps dropping on it's own. How do I stop that, it's making me very nervous.
Sounds like you may need to loosen the top up like it is to tight and not able to bite on the tree. Make sure to always tie the top and bottom together anymore questions please ask
When you set it up at the bottom of the tree, you never want it to be level or 90 degrees to the tree. Depending on how much the circumference of the tree shrinks as it gets higher will make the difference on your angle that you set up. Like an average tree, you'd want to start off at say 70 degrees. That way when you get up to where you're going to sit, it's going to be around 90. Never ever ever go below 90 degrees. Ever. That's how people fall. If you're at say a 100 degree to the tree, you lose the leverage you had and your weight is your enemy. There's a couple parts in this video where my butthole puckered cause I saw him doing it. But good rule of thumb, if you're ever in doubt either stop or go back to the bottom and adjust your cables.
@@lukel8045 I'm not sure what you are saying about being level and degree. Is this when you are setting up before ascending? Thanks for your time
I’m terrified of heights my Uncle broke his back falling out of a tree stand back in the day so I think that’s part of it. Is there any advice anyone can give me to get over that? How safe are these climbers? I really want to start hunting next fall. Maybe I should just get a ground blind?
Well if you are going to use a tree stand you must use a safety harness cause that for one will save your life. Get a good one you can find them on sale this time of year. Thanks for stopping by and watching
These climbers can be extremely safe. The key to get confident with it is to get a good one that will handle your weight and then some. After that, practice only going a few feet up in the tree (as in 5 feet) and get confident with how to handle the stand and yourself. There is no hurry, and you should practice it to the point that you feel a bit bored. Once you are confident at that height then try going up to 10 feet. Again, get comfortable moving around, sitting, etc and when you are feeling good with it, repeat the process to the desired hieght. And yes, always wear a harness, they save lives!
@@brianvermeulen558 Awesome advice and I appreciate your response! I bought a ground blind for this year, but I’m definitely gonna try and get over my fear next hunting season. Slowly but surely..
Nice video. How does the Viper work on pine trees?
I really have never climbed a pine tree I hunt hardwoods here in Tennessee I would think it would climb it fine other that the sap on the tree you should be good. It really is a great comfortable stand.
They work great on pine trees
@@neiloliver5317 not many pines in my area
I have killed so many deer in my summit I can’t count due to the comfort! Tried saddle hunting 1 year forget it went straight back to the summit!
It is very comfortable that is for sure never tried the saddle just can’t see how that is comfortable to set in for a long time
@@joshandhuntersadventures5046 saddle setup $500-$1000 weight by the time you add your ropes ropeman attachments the saddle sticks a mini platform your at 15 pounds minimum. To be uncomfortable, monkey with ropes. Skyline yourself horribly swinging out like tarzan! You move way more. You still need a limbless straight tree for the most part especially if you want to repel down. All to Stare at the tree bark for hours, Legs and feet kill after 2 hours Better not have to use the bathroom! It’s a giant Gimmick! 😂 Good hunting to you! Don’t waste your money on saddle hunting!
Needed to pitch it up just a fuzz more
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Produto a pronta entrega para o brasil?
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I lost dropped my pin for my cable the other day & I can't find it! Something always goes wrong; now I need to find another pin with a clip or try finding the one I dropped in the leaves for the fourth time.
That isn’t good hopefully you can go back to the tree and find it. Keep us updated if not call summit and see if they can help you get one
@@joshandhuntersadventures5046 I'm fortunate to be a Park Ranger & can hunt on the 2,000 acres we have. I think the best thing for me is to slow down when setting-up instead of rushing. Hunting season is still early here in Western MD, thankfully. Thanks & take care.
@@billwhitacre703 thanks and good luck
@@joshandhuntersadventures5046 I found it today around 430pm, towards the end of my shift. Thank goodness. Now I am ready to start fresh & hopefully get the nice 8 point that I have had an eye on for the past month. Thank you & good luck to you!
@@billwhitacre703 awesome glad you found it
Tem a pronta entrega para o Brasil, qual o site oficial para pedido.?
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This is a great stand, period! It's lightweight, climbs easy ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxlQ7TDIrnnSXXbRgFFaxqwullRJJIuYAs and feels solid while in the tree. The seat is easy to fold up for climbing and sits comfortably for long days in the woods. The only downside I have is that it might be too comfortable, but I like napping in the tree anyway. This is the second Summit Viper I have owned. The old one is steel making it heavier, but this aluminum version is about 9-10 lbs lighter. I recommend buying a better fall harness as the one included is clunky and not super comfortable. I think it will work fine if you NEED to use it, but there are lots of other more comfortable options out there.
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I have one. Too loud...last hunt I almost tossed it.
Sure you could sell it get some good money out of it if your not using post on market place it will sell quick
@Austin Roberson Got a saddle...never go back. Thanks for the info!
@Austin Roberson thanks for the tip never thought about that
Climbing up is easier than climbing down 😬
I agree it does seem that way
Are those poison oak vines on that tree? Aw hell no,I'm out.
Not that I am aware of I’m usually allergic to it didn’t bother me
Get some “Third Hand Archery” stabilizer straps. Locks the two pieces together solid once you’re done climbing. Also keeps you from dropping your bottom section to the bottom of the tree and getting stuck up there.
I have heard of these just use the rope that came with it thanks for watching we appreciate it