Zero Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Hey fellas I'm thinking about picking up my first climber...used a friends cheap one last year and had to drop down the last 6' coming out of the tree due to the seat falling out from under me (poor design, old stand, lessons learned)... I know I want a Summit and I want the extra room and stability. I'm pretty set on getting a Goliath (basically a Viper expanded a few inches and +50 lb rating). Anyone have any experience with them? Main thing I'm interested in is the time and noise level to set up on the tree after walking it in? Easy to do in the dark with a good flashlight? Appreciate any info. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 (edited) I own one and love it! I too wanted the extra room, mostly for when the extra heavy clothing is needed. Regardless of what stand you buy, practice is the key for setting it up in the dark! I also added the footrest. It really does take the pressure off the back of the thighs on long sits. I also got the deluxe backpack straps, and moved them down one rung from where the DVD tells you to install them. Reason, it keeps the climber up higher on your back! Away from the back of your legs and feet. Like when stepping over a fallen tree! The deluxe straps are a must if you plan any long hikes in! Would I buy another, you bet!!! Edited August 29, 2009 by LifeNRA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted August 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Thanks, how about shooting a gun off of the climbing bar? Would it be worth buying the $40 gun rail? Have shots from 10 yards in the woods to 200 yards if I sit in a field. My local store carries the footrests, I will sit a few times and if I need it I'll pick one up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Don't have that model stand, but don't think you could go wrong with a summit. Welcome to the forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterwebb Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Don't have that model stand, but don't think you could go wrong with a summit. Welcome to the forums. take a look at the 180 you can sit and cross your legs in this stand the only bad thing about a summit the weight they say it weight is with nothing on it my 180 weight 25 pounds with seat gun rack bow holder foot rest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie65 Posted September 8, 2009 Report Share Posted September 8, 2009 I love my Goliath. They have a new one out this year that has a bigger platform. Don't remember the name, it might be Goliath to, just improved. I think it has a different name though. Easy to set up in the dark , I get in the tree & can sit all day. Very comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie65 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 Titan is the new Summit stand. It is their biggest one. just saw it in one of my magazines last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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