Summit stands
 

go with a summit. i have a summit broadhead backpacker. it weighs about 10 pounds and it aint got no shootin rail to git in the way. i love it and i wont never git rid of it. plus the dern thing folds up flat!:cool: didnt cost but 175 bucks!:D

I HAVE A 4-5 YEAR OLD SUMMIT ? VIPER I REALLY LIKE ,A FRIEND HAS THE BROADHEAD BACKPACKER....I LIKE IT ALOT BETTER...FOLDS AND IS MORE COMPACT FOR CARRYING IN, SETS UP EASILY ....I WISH I I HAD THAT ONE AND MAY BUY ONE FOR MY ANNUAL TRIP SOUTH ....THIS YEAR WI.

I just purchased a Lone Wolf Alpha Sit & Climb treestand after researching other manufactures offerings the past month. Should be getting it in a couple of days so I can play around with it and practice climbing and taking shots for a good month prior to the opening of bow season.

I would have probably gone with the Viper but I didn't like the fact that the front gun rail does not swing away or pivot-and for my style of bow hunting, that could spell a missed opportunity.

Considering the time spent in a stand-8 or more hours daily, it's money well spent. Yeah, it's expensive but I don't think most hunters seem to mind spending good money for a comfortable seat in the late waning afternoon hours on stand looking for Mr. Big.:D

I'll have to report back my findings.