Each Year we provide our readers with an overview of this years products produced by Summit Stands. They are one of the leading manufactures of treestands and the one we currently use for all of our climbing treestands. We currently own 3, and everyone we hunt with owns 1 as well. So here is this years overview of their 2013 climbing treestand line. Many of the models are returning from last year, and there are a couple new ones this year as well.
Below are the 12 climbing treestands available from Summit this year in no particular order.
The OpenShot SD is still available with a compact foam seat set inside the seat frame. The seat easily folds up when you want to stand up against the tree. The padded seat becomes a cushion for your back, allowing you to stand more comfortably for longer periods of time, and with plenty of room. This climbing tree stand also features an open front that affords excellent all-direction visibility, making the OpenShot treestand perfect for deep-woods bow hunting. The OpenShot is also our lightest tree stand yet. The whole thing weighs only 15 lbs, yet still has an unbelievable 300 lbs weight limit. Even if your hunt takes you deep into the woods or covers a wide terrain, you can carry this climber tree stand farther without straining. It has all of the features you need in a hunting tree stand, but in a convenient size that isn't a hassle to tote with you.
MSRP $239.99
The Summit 180 Max SD Climbing Tree Stand is everything you expect from a Summit sit-and-stand climbing tree stand plus a 2" wider, extended-top frame, a 350 lbs weight limit, huge 6 channel aluminum platform and an adjustable-height, reversible surround seat that allows you to sit facing the tree.
MSRP $379.99
The Summit Cobra SD Treestand is an open front climbing stand that takes on a revolutionary look. Weighing in at 18lbs the Summit Cobra SD is suited for ever bow hunter as the open front allows one to remain sitting while shooting. This stand is compact and portable and will serve perfectly as the bow hunting stand of choice for years to come.
MSRP $259.99
Summit Ultimate Viper SD Climbing Treestand
Fully accessorized Viper Comfortable Surround Seat Super-thick padded comfort mat on the platform Camo drop blind Fully adjustable gun rest Full-body safety harness Tree size: 8inch20inch Seat: 18inch x 12inch Backrest: 12inch x 20inch Inside Climber: 19.75inch x 26.5inch Platform: 20inch x 28.75inch Weight: 26 lbs. (with accessories) Maximum weight capacity: 300 lbs. A fully accessorized Viper with everything you need to maximize the comfort of your hunting lounge in the sky! An incredibly comfortable Surround Seat cradles you when seated, and super-thick padded comfort mat on the platform minimizes back pain when standing. Total camo package includes a drop blind for enhanced concealment. Fully adjustable gun rest. Includes a full-body safety harness. Tree size: 8inch20inch. Seat: 18inch x 12inch. Backrest: 12inch x 20inch. Inside Climber: 19.75inch x 26.5inch. Platform: 20inch x 28.75inch. Weight: 26 lbs. (with accessories). Maximum weight capacity: 300 lbs
MSRP $399.99
Summit Razor SD Climbing Treestand
Sit down/stand up climber EZ climbing bar folds out of the way when youre ready to hunt Dead Metal Sound Deadening TechnologyAdjustable 12inchx 18inchx 2inch seat with a 12inchx 20inchx 2inch backrest Padded armrestsBackpack strapsRapidClimb Stirrups Includes a full-body safety harnessWeight: 21 lbs. Maximum weight capacity: 300 lbs. Sit down/stand up climber includes EZ climbing bar that folds out of the way when youre ready to hunt. Features Dead Metal Sound Deadening Technology, adjustable 12inchx 18inchx 2inch seat with a 12inchx 20inchx 2inch backrest, padded armrests, and backpack straps. Includes RapidClimb Stirrups and a full-body safety harness. Inside Climber Frame: 19.75inch x 26.5inch. Platform: 20inch x 29inch. Weight: 21 lbs. Maximum weight capacity: 300 lbs.
MSRP $299.99
Summit The Viper Elite SD Climbing Treestand
Closed-front climbing standUnique sling-style padded seatRound perimeter tube made from high-tech aluminumDead Metal Sound Deadening TechnologySolid frontbarFits trees 8"–20" in diameterSeat Frame: 20" x 26.5"Platform: 19.5" x 28.75"Weighs only 16 lbs. Weighing in at a mere 16 lbs. the Viper Elite SD is a closed-front climbing stand that features a unique sling-style padded seat. Its most noticeable feature is the round perimeter tube. Made from high-tech aluminum, this tube cuts extra weight out of the stand, yet still allows for Summit’s revolutionary Dead Metal Sound Deadening Technology to be incorporated. The solid frontbar makes climbing a breeze, and works well as a gunrest. Fits trees 8"–20" in diameter. Seat Frame: 20" x 26.5". Platform: 19.5" x 28.75". Weight: 16 lbs. Maximum weight capacity:250 lbs
MSRP $329.99
Summit® Specialist SD Climber Tree Stand, Realtree®
14 lbs is light. Especially for a full sized platform and seat climber. The Specialist utilizes the same new construction techniques and materials as the Viper Elite to cut the weight. This stand is deceptively light. A fully open seat climber gives you an unobstructed field of view.
MSRP $299.99
The Viper Classic is the perfect combination of rugged steel construction and quality Summit engineering - in a value priced climbing treestand. Made utilizing the same cable system as our tried and true Viper SD, the Classic is quick and quiet to setup. A large 5 channel platform gives you plenty of room while the full backed padded seat keeps you comfortable for those all day hunts. Why would you spend your hard earned money on a treestand that wasn't a Summit.
MSRP $199.99
Summit Mini Viper Climbing Stand
Enclosed frontPadded seat and backrestWeighs only 18 lbs.Fits trees 8"?20"Platform: 20"x32?Max. Weight Capacity: 300 lbs.The downsized version of the incredibly popular Viper climbing stand from Summit is strong, agile, and versatile. Weighing in at only 18 lbs., its easy to carry even deeper into the woods. The enclosed front lends extra safety and security, and the comfortable padded seat and backrest makes long hunts more comfortable. Fits trees 8"?20" in diameter. Seat: 18"x12". Backrest: 12"x20". Platform: 20"x32?. Weight: 18 lbs. Max. Weight Capacity: 300 lbs
MSRP $259.99
Summit Viper SD Climbing Treestand
Perfect combination of comfort and light weight Dead Metal Sound Deadening Technology Critical sections of tubing are foam-filled for sound reduction Adjustable seat height Ideal for bows or guns SummitLokt construction RapidClimb stirrups QuickDraw cables Cushioned armrests Padded climbing seat bar Backpack straps Includes a full-body safety harness Weight: 20 lbs. A perfect combination of comfort and light weightnow with Dead Metal Sound Deadening Technology! Critical sections of tubing are foam-filled for significant reductions in game-spooking sounds. Adjustable seat height; ideal for bows or guns. Features SummitLokt construction, RapidClimb stirrups, and QuickDraw cables. Cushioned armrests, padded climbing seat bar, backpack straps. Includes a full-body safety harness. Seat: 12inch x 18inch x 2inch. Backrest: 12inch x 20inch x 2inch. Inside Climber Frame: 19.75inch x 26.5inch. Platform: 20inch x 29inch. Weight: 20 lbs. Maximum weight capacity: 300 lbs
MSRP $279.99
Summit Titan SD Climbing Treestand
Ideal for hunters looking for maximum range of motion Dead Metal Sound Deadening Technology Large platform 20inch x 30.75inch platform Extended top section to optimize your legroom Seat height is adjustable Gun hunters can use the padded climbing bar as a gunrest RapidClimb Stirrups Includes a full-body safety harness Weight: 25 lbs. Maximum weight capacity: 350 lbs. Now with Dead Metal Sound Deadening Technology, Summits largest climbing stand is even better! Ideal for hunters looking for maximum range of motion, the Titan features a large platform and an extended top section to optimize your legroom. Seat height is adjustable, so gun hunters can use the padded climbing bar as a gunrest. Includes RapidClimb Stirrups and a full-body safety harness. Inside Climber Frame: 21.75inchx28.5inch. Platform: 20inch x 30.75inch. Weight: 25 lbs.Maximum weight capacity: 350 lbs.
MSRP $279.99
Summit® Goliath™ SD Climber Tree
Over ten years ago they designed and developed a "stretched" Viper top with a 350lbs weight limit for the bigger hunter or for anyone looking for a little extra room. We called this stand the Summit Goliath and since it's introduction it has been a favorite among hunters. The wider top gives you more room to move around and is a little more comfortable to sit in too. The Summit Goliath SD shares the same platform size with the Viper so you know you are getting plenty of leg room.
MSRP $299.99
Well that is Summits 2013 offering for climbing treestands. We currently own a Viper SS, a much older version of the Cobra, and a Razor and like all three of them. Each has it's own use for us depending on where we are hunting and with what. We highly recommend Summit's climbing treestands, they are very well made, long lasting, comfortable, safe, and user friendly.
Do you own a Summit? What model? What do you think about it?
