Summit Treestands Viper SD Climbing Treestand

by Summit

Product Features

• Lightweight climbing treestand--complete with 4-point safety harness, RapidClimb Stirrups, and all necessary pads, hardware, ropes, and straps
• Features Summit's sound deadening (SD) technology to further enhance concealment
• 5-channel aluminum platform; padded, adjustable seat; multi-purpose solid front bar for climbing and to serve as a gun rest
• 300-pound weight limit; fits trees with 8 to 20-inch diameters
• Comes pre-assembled in the USA; five year limited warranty

Product Description

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Weighing in at just 20 pounds, the Viper SD is Summit Treestand's lightest climbing treestand stand. Designed to provide a perfect balance of roominess, comfort, versatility, and low weight, the Viper SD is a solid choice for rifle or bow hunting--and for hunters who would like a more portable stand. The Viper SD features a comfortable foam-padded seat that can be raised for bow hunting and lowered for hunting with a gun. The solid front bar makes climbing easier and works well as a gun rest. The Viper SD is also highly portable with a frame that nests together and packs on your back.

The Viper SD provides a comfortable vantage point for effective targeting in the woods.

A popular climbing treestand since its introduction in 1998, the Viper SD has been noted for its unique blending of shape, innovative cable attachment system, ease of use, and portability. The original Viper has been updated with aluminum construction, a more comfortable seat, QuickDraw cable attachment, RapidClimb Stirrups, Bent Cable arms--and--the most recent innovation--sound deadening (SD) technology to minimize noise that may compromise your concealment.

The Viper SD comes complete with a 4-point safety harness, RapidClimb Stirrups, and all necessary pads, hardware, ropes and straps. Built to last, the Viper HD is covered by Summit's Five Year Limited Warranty.

Summit's Dead Metal Sound Deadening SD Technology:
Every little bit of noise reduction goes a long way in keeping you concealed. Summit's Dead Metal sound deadening technology works by filling in critical parts of the platform with a custom engineered expanding foam to reduce unintentional noises caused by movement on the platform.

Complete, Assembled Treestand includes the following:

• Aluminum 5-Channel Platform Frame with Dead Metal, Sound Deadening (SD) Technology
• Aluminum Seat/Climber Frame
• Foam Seat with Backrest
• Two Coated, Steel Climbing Cables
• Four-Point FAS (harness) with safety strap and attached SRS strap
• RapidClimb Stirrups
• 72-inch Camo Arm Pad
• Camo Backpack Straps
• Green Utility Strap
• Stand Umbilical Rope
• Written Instructions and Safety/Instructional DVD

Specifications:

• Stand Weight: 20 pounds
• Construction: Aluminum
• Tree Size: 8 to 20 inches in diameter
• Seat Height: Adjustable
• Seat Base Dimensions: 18 by 12 inches (WxL)
• Backrest Dimensions: 12 by 20 inches (WxL)
• Overall Dimensions: 20 by 36 inches (WxL)
• Platform Area: 20 by 28.75 inches (WxL)
• Seat Frame Size: 19.75 by 26.5 inches (WxL)
• Maximum Weight Capacity: 300 pounds

Product Description

Summit's lightest sit and climb stand, the Viper is our best all-round climber, with a perfect balance of roominess, comfort, features and light weight. The versatile padded seat can be raised for bow hunting and lowered for hunting with a gun. The solid front bar makes climbing easy and works well as a gun rest. Like all Summit climbers, Viper features our RapidClimb Stirrups, QuickDraw and SummitLokt technologies. Weight Limit is 300 pounds. Overall stand weight is 20 pounds.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 28 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 29.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B004V98T2W
• Item model number: 81080
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,668 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #2 in Sports & Outdoors > Hunting & Fishing > Hunting > Tree Stands & Accessories > Tree Stands

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than my easy chair..., November 8, 2011

By 

Mark P - See all my reviews

This review is from: Summit Treestands Viper SD Climbing Treestand (Sports)

Hi,

NOTE: There is a one star review here and you need to check out its COMMENTS and review the pictures before making any decisions based on that review.

CONSLUSION: ANY stand like this COULD fail, especially if abused or bounced on as a means to try to adjust it around a tree etc. The fact remains for ANY AND ALL STANDS "IF YOU DON'T USE A SAFTY HARNESS GOING UP AND DOWN AND WHILE IN THE STAND, EXCPECT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A FAILURE OR FALL!" ....if you do fall and get hurt cause you did not use the harness then don't blame the manufacturer, they TOLD YOU SO BEFORE HAND! The RISK and RESPONSIBILITY IS YOURS!

I'm 5'11" and 180 pounds. This is a very good stand. It's light weight and came ready to use out of the box. It is VERY comfortable and quiet. I have used foot straps and they don't compare to the new plastic stirrups. The cables have a fool proof lock that does not require pins that you fumble around with in the dark. However, it takes a few practice runs to lean how to push the cables in with ease.

The kicker here is I have used the pin type and while using it I realized that it was possible to insert the pin and miss the cable loop!!! This could make you think it was secure and with only pin to cable friction (instead of pin through cable loop) holding it in place it could allow some assent before the cable pulled loose resulting in a fall! Try and get the pins to line up in the dark and you increase the chances of failure even more! Have a couple beers for breakfast (like some bone heads do) and forget it! YIKES! I don't like pin in cable loops types!

I have the foot rest on mine, and I'll say that I did not think it would make any real difference, but it really does allow you to kick your feet up a bit and I sat without using the foot rest for 3 hrs and then switched to foot rest and I was markedly more comfortable in and already super comfy stand.

CONS: The tubes that the cables go into need have a plastic insert so the sharp edge does not cut and tear the cable coatings. Put them in Summit they will cost you nil and protect my cables. Thanks.

The finish is not super durable (do you know of ANY painted aluminum that holds up well?)

It's a bit bulky but it carries ok even in moderate brush walks. They have a collapsible version that would be more compact but I ended up with this one.

The carry straps could be padded. If you are doing a long trek, it could get a bit uncomfortable due to non-padded straps. If you're over 40, pads will make treks more enjoyable, especially if you carry a pack as well.

NOTES / Suggestions: I did not like how it carried on my back, a bit too low. I moved the shoulder straps down on the deck and it carries a bit higher and I don't "heal" it on slopes. Make sure you use the strap to snug the 2 pieces together so it does not make noise when carrying.

Overall it's a very good stand and I think it's more comfortable than my easy chair! If summit adds plastic inserts and a padded strap, it would give it a 5.

MP

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than expected, November 15, 2011

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esbseb - See all my reviews

This review is from: Summit Treestands Viper SD Climbing Treestand (Sports)

This stand is great! Its light weight and the cable system is great. The seat is fantastic, its the most comfortable stand i have sat in. I have a bad back and not once has it hurt while sitting in this stand. I do wish i would have got the footrest with it, im 6,0 tall and could use that little more room. The carry straps are terrible but work fine. the stand is a bit bulky(but light) when on your back. I like the removable seat since i leave my stand out most of the season, i just unstrap the seat and take it with me. The stand is very secure when on the tree, i havent had it shift once. Overall, i would, and will by another one of these stands, or maybe the "blade" that folds flat when toting on your back. i recommend this stand, the best and comfortable climber i have owned!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great climber!!!, October 9, 2011

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Wisconsinhunter - See all my reviews

This review is from: Summit Treestands Viper SD Climbing Treestand (Sports)

I love this stand, it is super easy and comfortable to use. Also is very quiet,lightweight and easy to carry. As a guy who really doesn't care for heights, I am completely comfortable in this stand while climbing or sitting, it is very stable and I have no problems sitting in it for hours. I would highly recommend this stand for beginners or pro's!