Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 36.75 x 23 x 17.5 inches |
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Package Weight | 12.97 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 36.5 x 23 x 19 inches |
Item Weight | 28 Pounds |
Brand Name | Summit Treestands |
Warranty Description | 1 Year Warranty |
Model Name | Summit Treestands - Climbing Stand - Viper SD, Mossy Oak Break-Up Infinity |
Color | Mossy Oak |
Material | Aluminum |
Suggested Users | mens |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Pradco Outdoor Brands |
Part Number | SU81120 |
Style | SD |
Included Components | Summit Treestands 81120 Viper SD Climbing Treestand |
Size | Pack of 1 |
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- The Viper SD remains a favorite amongst hunters
- Strong, lightweight aluminum construction makes transporting and climbing a breeze
- Sit comfortably for hours thanks to the suspended foam-padded seat with cushioned backrest and padded armrests
- Covered by Summit’s 5-year limited warranty
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Summit Viper SD - Mossy Oak
The Viper SD is the most popular stand in the Summit lineup. Its lightweight and strong aluminum build make it the climber of choice for hardcore hunters. The padded backpack straps coupled with the upper and lower frames ability to pack tight against each other allow for maximum portability no matter how far the distance. Once you get there, stay for a while in the suspended foam-padded seat with cushioned backrest and padded armrests. The closed front allows for simple sit-and-stand climbing and doubles as a gun and crossbow rest. The large 20”x36” aluminum platform offers plenty of foot space to stand up for a bow shot, too. The Viper SD features Summit’s Dead Metal technology that allows you to move in the stand without creating game-spooking unnatural metal sounds. Padded seat, rail and armrest are decorated in Realtree camo for maximum concealment.
Summit Viper SD Climbing Treestand Specifications
Stand Type | Closed-Front Climber |
Stand Weight | 20 lbs. |
Construction | Aluminum |
Weight Limit | 300 lbs. |
Platform Frame Size | 20"W x 36"D |
Seat Frame Size | 22.5"W x 37.50" D |
Seat Area: (Bottom) | 12" W x 18"L x 2.5 D |
Seat Area (Back) | 12"W x 20"H x 2"D |
Seat Type | Foam |
Seat Height | Adjustable |
Attachment Method | Cable |
Tree Diameter Range | 8"-20" |
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DEAD METAL SOUND-DEADENING TECHNOLOGYThis is where the "SD" in your climber's name comes from. Summit's Dead Metal technology keeps the noise down by filling in critical parts of your stand with custom-engineered expanding foam. |
QUICK DRAW CABLE RETENTION SYSTEMSummit's Quick Draw cable retention system securely locks the cable in place for fast, easy, and silent attachment to the tree. |
SUMMITLOKT STRUCTURAL ENHANCEMENTApplicable joints are "locked" into place before welding and each joint is designed so the stress on the weld is minimized. |
RAPIDCLIMB CLIMBING STIRRUPSRapidClimb Stirrups are comfort-engineered and designed to keep your boot securely attached to the platform. |
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Weight (lbs.) | 26 | 21 | 25 | 18 | 22 | 20 |
Weight Maximum (lbs.) | 350 | 350 | 350 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
Construction | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Stand Type | Closed Front | Closed Front | Closed Front | Closed Front | Closed Front | Closed Front |
Tree Diameter | 8" - 20" | 8" - 20" | 8" - 20" | 8" - 20" | 8" - 20" | 8'" - 20" |
Platform Size | 21" W x 38.5" D | 20"W x 36"D | 21"W x 38.5"D | 20"W x 32"D | 20" W x 36" D | 20" W x 36" D |
Seat Frame Size | 24.5" W x 43" D | 24.5"W x 37.5"D | 24.5"W x 39.5"D | 22.5"W x 33.5"D | 26" W x 37.5" D | 22.5" W x 37.5" D |
Seat Dimensions (Bottom) | 12" W x 18" L x 3" D | 12"W x 18"L x 2.5"D | 12"W x 18"L x 2.5"D | 12"W x 18"L x 2.5"D | 12" W x 18" L x 2.5" D | 12" W x 18" L x 2.5" D |
Seat Dimensions (Back) | 12" W x 20" H x 2" D | 12"W x 20"H x 2"D | 12"W x 20"H x 2"D | 12"W x 20"H x 2 D | 12" W x 20" H x 2" D | 12" W x 20" H x 2" D |
Seat Type | Full-coverage suspended surround seat with foam pad and pockets, adjustable height | Standard foam-padded suspended seat with backrest, adjustable height | Standard foam-padded suspended seat with backrest, adjustable height | Standard foam-padded suspended seat with backrest, adjustable height | Standard foam-padded suspended seat with backrest, adjustable height | Full back rest. Quick release adjustable buckles. Padded arm rests. |
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ASIN | B00JDUZJOA |
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Customer Reviews |
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Best Sellers Rank | #85,919 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #4 in Hunting Tree Stands |
Date First Available | March 31, 2014 |
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Customers like the quality, safety, comfort, and weight of the climbing stand. For example, they mention it's well made, easy to adjust, and very lightweight. That said, they appreciate the value for money. Opinions are mixed on the noise it makes.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the climbing stand. They mention that it is well-made, sturdy, and reliable. Customers also appreciate the harness, saying that it looks like quality seatbelt material. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...when on sale and have been very impressed with fit, finish and overall quality. Assembly took a little effort but once you figure it out it's easy...." Read more
"...It doesn’t clang to much in the woods. It’s built like a tank. It’s not overly heavy. It’s very easy to climb or descend with...." Read more
"...Summit makes the best quality climber in my opinion...." Read more
"...Its worth it. Seems better than most in my opinion. Summit makes quality stands." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the climbing harness. They say the fit and comfort are great, and it allows them to sit for hours without issue. Customers also mention that the straps stretch for comfort.
"...Purchased stand when on sale and have been very impressed with fit, finish and overall quality...." Read more
"...They are light weight, easy to use, comfortable, mobile, quite, feel secure when you set the teeth into the tree, and great for archery hunters...." Read more
"...The Summit is definitely the most comfortable for long hunts in the tree. It doesn’t clang to much in the woods. It’s built like a tank...." Read more
"...The straps stretch for comfort but if you are like me and load a bag on the climber - it will pull down the climber and the bottom can hit your legs..." Read more
Customers find the weight of the stand to be very lightweight, making it easy to carry up hills. They also say the stand is made of lightweight aluminum, making for easy and quiet climbing. Customers also say it's comfortable enough for long sits and that they love the way they can carry it like a backpack.
"...Summit makes the best quality climber in my opinion. They are light weight, easy to use, comfortable, mobile, quite, feel secure when you set the..." Read more
"...It’s built like a tank. It’s not overly heavy. It’s very easy to climb or descend with...." Read more
"Great product for the money. Made in America. Lightweight aluminum. What more could one ask for?..." Read more
"I was impressed by this stand. It is very light and easy to pack into your best spots...." Read more
Customers find the assembly of the hunting stand to be easy. They mention that the instructions are clear, and the stand is simple enough to be efficient. Customers also appreciate the clear instructions and the ability to quickly set up the stand. They say the stand can be moved to different locations without any trouble.
"...They are light weight, easy to use, comfortable, mobile, quite, feel secure when you set the teeth into the tree, and great for archery hunters...." Read more
"...If you cant just get out way early.Climber is easy to assemble. Doesn't take more than an hour... I was just picky...." Read more
"...Putting it together was pretty simple - the back straps setup was not intuitive, but everything else was easy to figure out...." Read more
"...Assembly took a little effort but once you figure it out it's easy. Climbs great, seat is comfortable and design helps me feel safe." Read more
Customers find the climbing stand very functional, easy to use, and comfortable. They also say the stand works great, the harness works as it should, and it's a good climber. Overall, customers are satisfied with the product's ease of use and functionality.
"...Assembly took a little effort but once you figure it out it's easy. Climbs great, seat is comfortable and design helps me feel safe." Read more
"...They are light weight, easy to use, comfortable, mobile, quite, feel secure when you set the teeth into the tree, and great for archery hunters...." Read more
"...in 20 years... unbelievable durability, extremely comfortable, easy climbing, had knee replacement 5 months ago and this stand was no struggle at all..." Read more
"...It does the job and is a good climber i just wish they didnt come preloved by the shipper." Read more
Customers like the safety of the product. They mention that the safety harness is pretty decent, easy to use, and feels very safe. Some say that the shoulder straps are ok. However, most are happy with the restraint system and backpack straps.
"...Climbs great, seat is comfortable and design helps me feel safe." Read more
"...It is lightweight and comfortable. I’m able to strap my gear to it and still be lighter than my old stand...." Read more
"...The shoulder straps are ok at best get new ones asap...." Read more
"...What I don’t like: shoulder straps are a joke. I bought an XOP Extreme Outdoor Products Tree Stand Transport System and adapted to the stand...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the climbing rope. They say it is worth the price, well worth the effort, and a great buy.
"The price of this climber is great for the value of the product. Summit makes the best quality climber in my opinion...." Read more
"...Buy it. Its worth it. Seems better than most in my opinion. Summit makes quality stands." Read more
"Great product for the money. Made in America. Lightweight aluminum. What more could one ask for?..." Read more
"...Excellent purchase, both my sons have purchased one !!-" Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the stand. Some mention that it is very quiet material, and the best noiseless stand ever used. They say that it eases up a tree without making noise. However, other customers say that the bottom of the seat makes a loud noise when they move around, and that the zippers clink as they walk. They also say that one of the zipper was broken during shipping.
"...It doesn’t clang to much in the woods. It’s built like a tank. It’s not overly heavy. It’s very easy to climb or descend with...." Read more
"Like all the other reviews point out, it is solid, quiet, and comfortable.My 2 nit pics:1) needs a different seat material...." Read more
"...The zippers dont hold the pad on as well as the old cable tie system.Thats my biggest complaint and its small...." Read more
"This is by far the best climber I have ever owned. It is quiet and easy to pack out and climb with...." Read more
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The only thing that would warrant some more attention is that the paint on the teeth has already come off, but I expected that to happen.
Special note for those looking to buy this bad boy. I’m 5”11, 205 with a waist of 34 add all those layers on here and the width of the seat is just enough to be comfortable. I’m going to buy the Goliath and give this viper to my girlfriend. If you have long legs like me Best Buy that foot rest extension.
5 out 5 stars summit I’ll be buying the Goliath next
About the stand.
Ive owned the older vipers without the SD. Had it for 10+ years and loved it. Recently I tried to foam it myself and it worked great except for on the foot base where it connects to the bracket - I foamed it and the foam leaked into where the cables go in. Long story short... I needed to buy this one to quickly replace my old one until I could properly fix it.
This SD Viper stand.
I like most everything about it. My old viper had cable tie on arm rests and that totally beats the new zipper ones. The new zipper pads cover less area and the zippers make noise when walking in. The zippers dont hold the pad on as well as the old cable tie system.
Thats my biggest complaint and its small.
Another thing I havent checked fully but the bungee strap that wraps the chair to the tree seems shorter. I may have been in too big of a tree but for sure test it out before going out.
I used heat shrink tubing that had adhesive in it to cover the little metal s-hooks so they dont make noise.
I would suggest mounting the shoulder straps a rung lower than they suggest. The straps stretch for comfort but if you are like me and load a bag on the climber - it will pull down the climber and the bottom can hit your legs when walking. Thats level 10 annoying.
These sound bad but honestly this is the most comfortable chair I have sat in. In general. There are no pressure points like a ground chair has.
The best hunt ever.
I did buy some side bags and mounted them to the size for holding things. Its wonderful because you dont need to climb with a backpack or haul it up with string.
My old stand I painted spots with brown and it looks darker which is nice. I hunter for years without painting it and never was spotted. I also used camo tape people use on bows to make it blend and quieter when bumped.
I would suggest clearing trails way ahead because branches make tingy noises walking in. If you cant just get out way early.
Climber is easy to assemble. Doesn't take more than an hour... I was just picky. The shoulder strap took a bit to figure out because the instructions dont really cover it. Look at pics and play around with it.
The old stands had a foot rest on them which I liked but did squeak when opening and sometimes got in the way when getting in and out of the stand.
Buy it. Its worth it. Seems better than most in my opinion. Summit makes quality stands.
Putting it together was pretty simple - the back straps setup was not intuitive, but everything else was easy to figure out.
Unfortunately I didn't get to use it - purchased it via Amazon Warehouse items - new in box - they had a great deal on them back on prime day in June. It sat boxed in my garage until archery deer season started for me last weekend - and when I pulled it out, noticed it was severely bent on the upper (seat) portion of the stand. It's not usable in this manner, and while I did mostly get a refund from AMZN, I would have much preferred to receive a good stand as now I can't get one in time for this years' hunting season.
Final thought on climbing stands - always use the tether that keeps the foot rest from falling out separately from the upper seat portion - this stand comes with a good one inside the box. My previous stand did not, and I lost the foot portion while descending a tree in the dark my first year using it. I had to hang from the harness in the tree to retrieve it and thankfully was able to do so.
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2021
Putting it together was pretty simple - the back straps setup was not intuitive, but everything else was easy to figure out.
Unfortunately I didn't get to use it - purchased it via Amazon Warehouse items - new in box - they had a great deal on them back on prime day in June. It sat boxed in my garage until archery deer season started for me last weekend - and when I pulled it out, noticed it was severely bent on the upper (seat) portion of the stand. It's not usable in this manner, and while I did mostly get a refund from AMZN, I would have much preferred to receive a good stand as now I can't get one in time for this years' hunting season.
Final thought on climbing stands - always use the tether that keeps the foot rest from falling out separately from the upper seat portion - this stand comes with a good one inside the box. My previous stand did not, and I lost the foot portion while descending a tree in the dark my first year using it. I had to hang from the harness in the tree to retrieve it and thankfully was able to do so.
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Assembly I recommend doing in an evening when it is dark out, so you can go out the next day without wasting time.
The morning after I test tried in the backyard on a fir tree ( you want a speeces of tree with thick bark, fir is perfect).
I ordered a set of stabilizer straps as well as it decreases the risk of the top platform sliding down when releasing pressure and make the stand way more secure in the tree, tho from my experience with climbing fir trees (thick bark) i won't even need those straps, because the teeth really dig into the tree and holding the platforms very securely without any weight on them... really have to yank them out to get them free.
Once you get both pieces of the stand on the tree stand on the platform, !ALWAYS USE THE TREESTRAP AND SAFETY HARNESS!- hook everything up, adjust your stirrups for comfort level and boot size, lastly make sure seat platform is secure and check for seat height - adjust to your comfort level. All these adjustments take place at about 1-2ft height!
When everything is setup correctly for you, start climbing, it is a joke how easy it is and how much fun!
Take a 7" pocket folding saw with you because you will most likely need it, just be careful when cutting branches (unlike me) because you could cut into your safety tree belt, duhh!
I am 150lbs, 6'1" skinny tall, but fit and the weight lugging the stand around is not too awful, tho I would not want to pack it 2 kilometers... at that point I would start looking into a treestand carry system with a waist belt for this Summit, as the backpack straps will not provide enough support for long hikes.
Also my hunting backpack fits right on to the platform to transport, I just use the incl. Straps for the stand.
The seat is comfortable, the weight is not bad (I was thinking the steel viper or viper SD, i am happy i chose the viper SD), it is roomy enough for me up in the tree, it fits great on the back of an ATV, harness is comfortable and quickly put on/taken off and very adjustable for bigger guys, the cables are good quality but the stand has sharp edges where the cables go into the frame which might take off the rubber coating if you are not careful, paint quality seems ok on the stand but if scratched on metal it will leave a mark of bare aluminium (can always be repainted)...
I am very happy with this stand! Top notch, get one now and quit waiting like I did, also arrived in 3 days just in time for the long, -thanksgiving, weekend.
Happy thanksgiving!
Ps: to those wondering what kind of harness is included, it is just a basic seatbelt material harness, plenty of adjustment for any body type that could fit into the treestand. Quick on/off, and silent. I wish the strap that ties to the tree would be a bit longer as it gets your face too close for my liking while climbing, I might order a better harness all together, but hey, it does the trick to get you up into the tree safely.
Reviewed in Canada on October 12, 2019
Assembly I recommend doing in an evening when it is dark out, so you can go out the next day without wasting time.
The morning after I test tried in the backyard on a fir tree ( you want a speeces of tree with thick bark, fir is perfect).
I ordered a set of stabilizer straps as well as it decreases the risk of the top platform sliding down when releasing pressure and make the stand way more secure in the tree, tho from my experience with climbing fir trees (thick bark) i won't even need those straps, because the teeth really dig into the tree and holding the platforms very securely without any weight on them... really have to yank them out to get them free.
Once you get both pieces of the stand on the tree stand on the platform, !ALWAYS USE THE TREESTRAP AND SAFETY HARNESS!- hook everything up, adjust your stirrups for comfort level and boot size, lastly make sure seat platform is secure and check for seat height - adjust to your comfort level. All these adjustments take place at about 1-2ft height!
When everything is setup correctly for you, start climbing, it is a joke how easy it is and how much fun!
Take a 7" pocket folding saw with you because you will most likely need it, just be careful when cutting branches (unlike me) because you could cut into your safety tree belt, duhh!
I am 150lbs, 6'1" skinny tall, but fit and the weight lugging the stand around is not too awful, tho I would not want to pack it 2 kilometers... at that point I would start looking into a treestand carry system with a waist belt for this Summit, as the backpack straps will not provide enough support for long hikes.
Also my hunting backpack fits right on to the platform to transport, I just use the incl. Straps for the stand.
The seat is comfortable, the weight is not bad (I was thinking the steel viper or viper SD, i am happy i chose the viper SD), it is roomy enough for me up in the tree, it fits great on the back of an ATV, harness is comfortable and quickly put on/taken off and very adjustable for bigger guys, the cables are good quality but the stand has sharp edges where the cables go into the frame which might take off the rubber coating if you are not careful, paint quality seems ok on the stand but if scratched on metal it will leave a mark of bare aluminium (can always be repainted)...
I am very happy with this stand! Top notch, get one now and quit waiting like I did, also arrived in 3 days just in time for the long, -thanksgiving, weekend.
Happy thanksgiving!
Ps: to those wondering what kind of harness is included, it is just a basic seatbelt material harness, plenty of adjustment for any body type that could fit into the treestand. Quick on/off, and silent. I wish the strap that ties to the tree would be a bit longer as it gets your face too close for my liking while climbing, I might order a better harness all together, but hey, it does the trick to get you up into the tree safely.
Metal est non bruyant et l’ascension se fait tres bien et rapidement lorsque l’arbre est enranché. J’ajouterai prochainement un marchepied et un porte carabine pour augmenter le confort. Le siege tres bien aussi.