5 shot

The question came up on another thread about new Summit stands, so I figured I would ask them. Here is what I found out. They have a new line 0f foldableclimbers,these are supposed to fold down to 5 to 6 inches for easy packing. I guess the only complaint I ever had with my current stands are that they don't &quot;pack&quot; as easy as some, but this would seem to fix that problem! I have also been looking for some type of climbing sticks, and they have some coming out as well. they will attach with a cam and buckle system and a set of 4 should be able to get you close to 18 feet up( plenty for me as I don't like to get real high<img src=icon_smile_blush.gif border=0 align=middle>) they also have some new hang on stands They are supposed to retail around 79 to 99 dollers depending on which model. I really love my copperhead hang on, but It will be intresting to see how these stands look. They don't have the website updated yet, but they are sending me a catalog that will have pics and specs for all the new stands and climbing sticks. You can email them and get a catalog for yourself if intrested. I figured with as many tree stand questions that come up some of you would be intrested in what I found out.

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Cougar Mag

Thanks for the update 5shot. If they come out with foldable climbers that are also quiet, that should make Summit even more appealing.

BrianDamage

I talked with their production manager a few weeks ago out on the wildlife refuge that I hunt
(Summit is just down the road in the next town over, where I work)

he said they also purchased the Fallwoods/Seat o the pants harness company (the one they have been suppling with their stands) - that company is just up the highway a ways in Huntsville

I noticed his harness was camo instead of the plain brown like mine came with. I don't know if it was older of if that will be something new they are planning.
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bogobble

My cobra ain't bad at all as far as packin in. I just push the cables all the way in, and run my tie down strap length ways instead of across. that makes it a lot quiter packin in.

I doubt I'll be up gradin for a few years, i really like my cobra.
only thing, is the coating has worn off the cables, and it's perty noisy hookin to the tree.

Ward Burton-- Daytona 500 winner--
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eddiee

Nothing is going to be perfect. You just have to decide what's more important to you. For me I'll take a bulky comfortable stand over the compact miserable stand any day. Anything to keep me in the tree longer is a good investment. Oh, I just got the summit cobra its a little bulky but I still love it.

5 shot

eddiee, I am with you on the comfort vs packing! If a stand is not comfortable enough for me to sit for several hours without feeling like a torture tests, I don't want any part of it!

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BuckmasterG2Lover

What are the prices on the fold down climbers and when will i be able to purchase them

Me and my G2 is all I need to succeed in life.

bogobble

you guys wait till you get 53 years old and have had back surgery.
then you'll appreciate the confort of the summit stands<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

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boldplate

I've never used a summit stand but, I pick up a treelounge this past year it,s a little heavy but you can sit in a tree all day if you take food,drink and a &quot;P&quot; bottle.I'll tote heavy if I can sit still and be comfortable all day.