Brad6639 Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Right now I own a 2001 summit viper extreme xls (gun rest and footrest). I love the stand but its heavy. So Im planning on buying a smaller summit stand (lighter, probly the bushmaster), and a guy I know has a newer version tree lounge (the powder coated green one) that he would trade even up. This one has the steep angle pad, the wedge to change angles while on stand, and the bowhunting adapter. Since Im already planning on buying a lighter summit, would you think this would be a wise trade. I mostly want it for rifle hunting where I set up all day and just sit vs being mobile for bowhunting. Whats everyone think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unioncountyslayer Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Go with the Summit. Those Tree Lounge's are death traps!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Go with the Summit. Those Tree Lounge's are death traps!!! since when?? you cant fall out of em..and are the most comfortable stand Ive ever slept in..LOL you want to stay all day, tree lounge is your stand..Id trade in a heart beat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 One of the guys that I worked with last year had the tree lounge. He said it was very comfortable but he would leave it in the tree all year because it was too hard to put together and take apart in the dark. Never used one, that's just what I heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 You have the X5 already... so you might be able to just buy a a different upper half of the stand(chair part) to lighten your load. If your gonna buy another Summit and it will be primarily used for bowhunting, then give the Summit Broadhead Backpacker a hard look. It is THE only climber I will use when it comes to bowhunting. It folds flat, not like the other Summits, it is light( 17lbs) Has a open front. Sets up easy as do all Summits. It enables me to shoot sitting down, that = Less movement. With the bow holder on the rail... deer look out! Check it out. http://www.summitstands.com/catalog.aspx?catid=broadhead I have not heard good things about the tree lounge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Owned both. If you're gun hunting, hard to beat the Treelounge for comfort. If you're into bowhunting, though, the Summit is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad6639 Posted October 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 This is going to be a rifle stand I believe. I am getting a smaller summit for bowhunting. I didnt know you could buy just the top half, that might be worth doing is keeping it and just buying a new top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bow_hunter101 Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 Funny story about Tree Lounge... My best friend's dad has one and thought it would be a good idea to try climbing a telephone pole with it 'cause after all they climbed a metal pole with it on tv! Anyways he got about 15 feet up and it lost it's grip and slid all the way to the ground. He was fine, it just jarred his teeth good and gave us all a good laugh! Also a couple months later his wife went hunting in it, but wasn't strong enough to break it loose from the tree. He had to find a long branch and push her up and drop her down a couple feet at a time all the way down the tree. But besides that, he tells me they sleep like a dream! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 My cousin owns one. He likes it but sets it up ahead of time because it is so combersome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birddog Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 Yup, what the others have said: I own a summit viper that I use for bowhunting, and I have a tree lounge that rests peacefully in my garage :-) The tree lounge is great as more of a permanant stand. It is noisy, bulky, and totally comfortable :-) The last time I used my tree lounge I left it on my climbing tree for the season: Other than the wet butt from it sitting out there all the time, it was great to hunt from, eat from, sleep in :-) The bowhunting platform was a little unnerving as you have to step away from the comfort of the tree, but it is a comfy stand. If you are looking at hunting hard, go with the summit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwa Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 Owned both. If you're gun hunting, hard to beat the Treelounge for comfort. If you're into bowhunting, though, the Summit is the way to go. I have to agree. I have bow hunted from the Treelounge, but the Summit is easyer to use shooting your bow from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest antlerhead Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 id go with the summit for more versatility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slugshooter Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 I just bought I Summit Viper SS that I have been wanting for about 3 years. The TreeLounger may be comfortable, but I can't see lugging that thing out to the woods with me every time I went hunting. The Viper SS is only 20 lbs., which is the lightest stand I've ever owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhbowhunter Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 I agree... Summit I have been a fan of Summit since the first day I owned one. I have the older cobra xls and find it to be one of the quietest, safe, and reliable stands I have ever owned. Easy to set up, easy to climb in, and comfortable. I spend nearly 25 days a year sitting in one (all day for 8 hours or more a day). The Summit line is definitely my choice and teh only series of stands that I recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest treehugger49 Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Summit Fan I have owned Summit stands since their inception in 1981 (the old Jim Baker/back-bar design). I currently use several Copperhead fixed-position stands, a Viper XLS for gun hunting, and I purchased a Cobra top section to be used with the Viper bottom section for bowhunting. I have not used other products, but can vouch for the quality and usability of the Summit product. Though some assembly has moved offshore according to their website, they are a "made in the USA" company headquartered in Decatur, AL, which counts a lot for me. Though not personally familiar with the Tree Lounge, I have heard enough negative feedback from those who have used them (weight, complexity, portability, and sheared bolt problems) that I would recommend the Summit product hands down, and no, I don't work for or own stock in them! By all means use a safety harness, and their climbing system is a good tool as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Stick with summit My buddy in Georgia used Tree Lounge. It was not great. I tried using it and did not do that for long. I'd do the Summit deal for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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