Sumitt Viper
06-08-2004, 07:01 AM
#11
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NJ USA
Posts: 243
RE: Sumitt Viper
I am really happy with my SUmmit Viper XLS. I received a tip from a friend about the stirrups. Instead of the ones Summit has, I added my own. Use a pinky finger size bungee cord. I will see if I can post some pics here.
06-08-2004, 12:10 PM
#13
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SouthWest OH, Remington Country.
Posts: 2,058
RE: Summit Viper
How in the world do u use that? Do ya put your feet in the grooves where the bungee cord is? What happens if you lose your footing do u have a rope tied to your waist?
06-08-2004, 12:43 PM
#14
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: VA, USA
Posts: 3,116
RE: Summit Viper
TURKEY FAN,
You place your feet between the bungee and the side braces. This uses the same principle as the rapid climb stirrups from Summit. I have the Rapid Climb Stirrups and have found them much easier to climb with than Summits old setup. As for losing your platform, you should always have the platform and the climber portion of your stand tied together to prevent dropping your platform.
Jerry/NJ,
I saw those pics over on AT. Thats a darn good idea....I almost did something similar with some aluminum but thought I would give the stirrups a try. Do you like the set up? I feel like I have much more control over the platform now with the stirrups installed.
You place your feet between the bungee and the side braces. This uses the same principle as the rapid climb stirrups from Summit. I have the Rapid Climb Stirrups and have found them much easier to climb with than Summits old setup. As for losing your platform, you should always have the platform and the climber portion of your stand tied together to prevent dropping your platform.
Jerry/NJ,
I saw those pics over on AT. Thats a darn good idea....I almost did something similar with some aluminum but thought I would give the stirrups a try. Do you like the set up? I feel like I have much more control over the platform now with the stirrups installed.
06-08-2004, 09:22 PM
#15
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Lehigh County PA USA
Posts: 12,157
RE: Sumitt Viper
I do not own a Viper but I do own a Revolution and am very happy with it. If I were to get another climber then it would probably be either the Viper or its backpacker version the Bullet. Both look to be great stands.
06-09-2004, 06:01 AM
#17
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: patten.maine usa
Posts: 147
RE: Sumitt Viper
I have the Viper and a Cobra top to go with it.I thought that I would like to try bowhunting without the bar.I use the Cobra top exclusively now for bowhunting.However,the viper top makes climbing way easier and is definately more versatile.You can't beat the comfort of these stands.Ron
