Summit Viper is getting retired after almost 15 years. I don't know how it happened, but one of the cable ends was crushed in. This is after prying it open to get the cable out.



The "good" side



Stripping the parts for spares



I just ordered a Summit Titan that should be here before opener, so I can still position for the wind, scrapes rubs and trails.

I guess I got my money's worth out of it. I'm interested in how well the foam they put in the new aluminum tubing works to reduce noise.

Looks like a "killer" stand.....did you use it a bunch?

Get with Slumlord.

He was or still is summit pro staff.
He had some pull with them awhile back..

I got my money's worth outta that Viper.

It has been where I was sitting every opener morning for at least 14 years. Got a buck/doe double with a single shot Handi outta that stand.

Literally every person who's tried it ended up buying one (or the "open" one for now hunting)

Quiet comfy and light. The trifecta

Good to know. I'm not thinking it's a warranty issue though.

Nonsense. You should call the company and show your ass to them.

Like these dumshits that will wear out a pair of boots over 20 years and then bitch to the company for a free replacement.

I had to replace the latigo, off billet, front and rear cinch, etc.. on my old saddle. Stirrup leathers are next.

#avoidawreck

Lol!!
Push to the max!!!!

You should have sent it to Conrad's Leather Shop.


The proprietor is in quarantine at the moment.

I used that SOB for years, and had already ordered another Summit before finding that damage. Damage I probably caused using it later season last year throwing it in my trailer while slipping on ice.

I'll stick to my normal means of being an a-hole, and leave that behavior to the professional jerks

I am still fighting with GM over getting the fuel tank replaced in my 66 GMC.


No way should it have rusted out after 45 years. Thats just corporate greed for ya. Engineered obsolescence.

It was warranty work otherwise I thought about pestering you.


Soup and rest cuzzin'.