I have the Viper and like it a lot. However, this year I am going to buy the Goliath for the extra room. I don't have any problems with the Viper but the extra room would be nice on an all day sit. I bought a open front Summit for my son last year and I do not like it. He wanted it open for bowhunting and after hunting out of it he took over my viper because he didn't like it either. Much harder to climb with and I just don't feel as secure in it. I'm going to sell it this year. I own 10 different stands and the Viper is my favorite.

I bought a Viper last year and I was very, very happy with it. I bought mine off of eBay and got a pretty good deal on it.

Here's a new 2012 Viper for $220 (free shipping)...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-Summit-...item58a06314f0

Here's a new 2013 for $240 (free shipping)...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-2013-Sum...item1e7d9f4552

been hunting viper for 3 years and love it. can sit all day with no trouble.

i hunt the viper an just love it best climbing stand i have ever hunted out of