Summit Climbers

[harrisonhunter]

Anyone try out the new boot locks they offer for there stands?

Wondering if they are better than the straps?

Thanks Jay

[Byron]

HH,

I haven't tried them yet, but have some on order. I can just about guarantee they are better than those straps! I watched the Summit DVD that came with my Copperhead X4 stand last night, and they showed how to use the stirrups. Sure looked easy!

I'll let you know when I get them.

Best Regards,
Byron

[Swamp Monster]

Myself and two others that have the Summit Viper will also be ordering them! Those straps suck! The new system looks much much better and they sure can't be worse!
Bryon, as soon as you get them I expect a full report....same day please! LOL!!

[Banditto]

I wish it had a better picture on the site. It is hard to get an idea of how exactly it looks with your feet in it. It looks like your legs would be further spread apart. anybody else get that feeling? I don't mind the stock straps perse' but it is kinda pain to squat in full fatigues.

[Byron]

Banditto,

Check out the picture at Bass Pro Shops site. Enlarged, it's pretty clear. It doesn't look uncomfortable to me. It does look like you'd have better control over the platform, though. I'll let you know when I get them!

BTW, I'm putting these on a Viper XLS bought 3 years ago.

Best Regards,
Byron

[Swamp Monster]

I actually like my feet spread out a bit on the platform, just feels like I have better control. The squatting and then trying to get the back strap over your heel that Banditto mentioned is the main reason I hate them and I have to tightened the heck out of them to feel secure. I'm hoping these solid units give me that secure feeling with easy access. Being "height challenged" No not short, anything that makes me feel more secure is a plus!!

[Andy]

Im glad I read this. I usually never venture to the archery forum...i mainly use the habitat forum.


Do you guys know if these will work for my Cobra Climber too?

How much are they?

thanks in advance,
andy

[Banditto]

Yes it will work with the Cobra as it uses the same base.

Cool that picture explains everything. I am ordering a set too. I was afraid I might bump them and make noise but it looks like it should work out perfectly as they angle backwards. Thanks for the info

[ArrowFlinger]

Please report when you get them in. I hate the straps on my Cobra. Its ok going up, but getting in postion on the was down is always a pain

[holzy]

I have tried them out on my Summit Python. They are 10x better than the old strap system. No bending and tightening straps!! The other nice thing is that they are adjustable up and down the rail so if you are going to a bigger boot for late season, you can adjust the straps up the rail so that you'll have more room for your boots.

Watch for the other tree stand companies to start copying Summit on this one!

[Blackhawk]

Those new straps do look neat,,,Just a word of caution for those who own a older Summit stand with the closing doors for the cable's. Couple years ago I was climbing down and the door opened up and the cable came out of the lower stand, I had to kick the stand part off my boot and send it crashing to the ground then I hung on to my seat part as long as I could, arms fully extended and unable to do a pull up to try and get back into the chair due to panic and exhaustion I guess plus all in darkness..... well arms became numb and no longer could hold on........All i can say is Glad I had my safety strap on!!! Luckily my brother was hunting same woods and used his climber for my rescue.

Check those doors and use pliers to crimp them together so they close hard.

[IAIM4GREENHEADS]

Does anyone know what stores are gonna carry these straps or do you have to order on line? I have a Gander Mountain store just down the road from work. Looks like a great concept. I've always hated trying to get into those straps with my heavy camo on.

[holzy]

they're only $20 plus like $3 for shipping from Cabela's or Summit's website

[doogster]

I just ordered my pair for my summit viper from Bass Pro Shops - $24.95 after shipping. Always hated pulling those staps over the boots also...

[Banditto]

Ya I think mine was $24.95 or $25.95. Either way it will be a small amount of money for a huge gain.