summit climing treestand ?

hydrasport205 · August 31, 2011, 02:46:00 PM

I am looking to get the summit goliath or titan and was wanting to know if anyone uses a summit climber that has the bar in the front? im not sure i can use a 62" longbow out of it

59Alaskan · August 31, 2011, 02:50:00 PM

I have heard of guys who do this by dropping the seat real low. I never could get comfortable with that and could not shoot with the bar. I now own a Summit Open Shot hand climber and like it.

If you can, before you buy, find someone who has a climber with a bar and try it in the yard. I have heard it can work for some guys. Wish I were one.

Bldtrailer · August 31, 2011, 02:56:00 PM

Look at the openshot that's summits bow hunter without the bar or the razor sd a sit and climb openfrount(I just wish I could rig a climbing strap/seat to it )

ishiwannabe · August 31, 2011, 03:18:00 PM

I have and LOVE my summit bushmaster(open front). It is an older model, but maybe you can check it's availability at their website, or other places.
I have yet to personally see an openshot, but I want to. My next climber will be a summit, or an X-1 stand. Both seem to offer light weights and secure climbing.

Huntingnut · August 31, 2011, 04:28:00 PM

I've got a Summit Viper SS, the only time I have trouble with the bar is for shots under 5 yards or so.Which is OK for the most part as I don't really care for that steep of a shot angle anyhow.

I'm shooting a 60" recurve FWIW.

huntmaster80 · August 31, 2011, 04:39:00 PM

I have an older Summit, I think it is a viper. It has an open front and has not given me any issues so far, plus it is a bit lighter to carry. cant leave stands in the woods around here, they grow legs!!!

Casper · August 31, 2011, 05:16:00 PM

i hunt out of a summit goliath with recurve an a long bow, but using a long bow can be alittle tricky but it can be done

ms greenhead · August 31, 2011, 05:59:00 PM

I have 2 summit viper with the bar in the front and i have no problem shooting out of it with my bows .

elbow · August 31, 2011, 09:47:00 PM

I have the summitt razor sit and climb and the bar folds out of the way when I get up the tree. Nothing better for a longbow.

T Nichols · August 31, 2011, 10:00:00 PM

Summit Viper, 68" LB & 64" Curve.....No Issues.

hydrasport205 · September 01, 2011, 02:43:00 PM

i really need the bar in the front so it would be easier to climb.

t. edwards · September 01, 2011, 02:57:00 PM

Bushmaster is the best. Getting ready to buy a newer one with the foam filled

swamper · September 01, 2011, 03:29:00 PM

love my goliath,always feel safe in it

Dave Thaxton · September 01, 2011, 04:31:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by Huntingnut:
I've got a Summit Viper SS, the only time I have trouble with the bar is for shots under 5 yards or so.Which is OK for the most part as I don't really care for that steep of a shot angle anyhow.

I'm shooting a 60" recurve FWIW.

x2 plus a 64 and a 66 inch longbow