LIGHT WEIGHT CLIMBING TREE STAND

SWAMPFOX · Post by **SWAMPFOX** » Sun Dec 29, 2013 6:22 pm

I'm in the market for a light weight climber. Something under 20 lbs.

I have a Summit aluminum Viper but was hoping for something even lighter.

I can't go the Lone Wolf route because of their price plus they are just too small for my size.

What I'd really like would be an old Warren & Sweat Rifleman where you sit facing the tree. As I recall they had decent seat with a back rest and a small foot platform which kept the weight well under 20 lbs.

All suggestions appreciated.

Thanks.

Post by **Iluv2hunt** » Sun Dec 29, 2013 6:35 pm

What you suffice in weight, you may also lose comfort. I highly suggest a different packing strap system for your summit. Heckuva lot cheaper than a new stand. You will be amazed how dispersing the weight with molle straps and a kidney belt makes a difference. The factory straps on a summit climber should be illegal they are so uncomfortable

Post by **Bossman** » Sun Dec 29, 2013 6:54 pm

Have you tried the gunslinger? they are comfortable to sit in...

:saluting

Post by **Dirtroadz** » Mon Dec 30, 2013 9:52 am

IL2H- You're right about those summit straps making a fairly light stand feel heavier & was wondering what brand straps you've found to be best for the summit climbers? I saw the "game plan" but they seemed a little bulky... Thanks in advance. Jay

Post by **trouttouter** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 9:34 am

I have the Game Plan Treestand Transport System. So does my cousin and dad. Makes that 21 lb. Viper feel like about 5 lbs.

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Post by **Dirtroadz** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 9:55 am

Thank you for the feedback. Sure will help on those long walks in.

Post by **DONY1** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 11:41 am

I have the gameplan also along with another set of the clips on another summit. I can switch it in 1 min or less if needed to. It's bulky but you won't realize it on a long walk in. They are a little much when it's 90 out though.

Post by **davedirt** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 7:22 pm

Bossman do you own a gunslinger?

Post by **Bossman** » Fri Jan 03, 2014 8:31 pm

Yes I do have a Gun Slinger and use it often.

:saluting

Post by **davedirt** » Sat Jan 04, 2014 7:25 pm

I mite have to get one I think that is the only stand that I have not owned.

Post by **Batemaster** » Sun Jan 05, 2014 10:39 pm

Timbertall is what I use now.

Post by **Dirtroadz** » Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:28 pm

Never heard of Timbertall but just checked out their site... Extremely lightweight!

Post by **bellyacher** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 12:18 am

the summit viper elite SD is only 13lbs

Post by **FLQuacker** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 12:09 pm

I'm gonna try a Summit, open shot

Post by **jtcmedic** » Tue Mar 11, 2014 3:17 pm

+1 on the strap . I switched to a mollie pack and it is awesome.

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