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Wow that's huge. Plenty of storage there! Got 10'walls on mine. There's a slightly smaller 12' door on the other end. Planning on a lean too on the left side down the road. Yup its going it's shingled now. Waiting on temp power from consumers energy for the sump pump. The crawlspace has cement floor and has standing water in it waiting on septic guy and final grade before consumers will run power. Me and the old man cleared the lot thru covid 2020. Lots of huge brushpiles we burned. All done with a few Echo's and a Ford tractor. We went thru it with a fine tooth comb. Picked up every stick and rotten log and every stump under 10" got cut flush. The rest we left fkr the excavator. Made enough off popple and red oak thru a local logger to pay for a culvert and driveway entrance.
 

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I guess the tree is about 2' at the bottom, but it has an "irregularity" that makes things worse. When the platform does not stay level, or move smoothly, it is a PITA.

Mine is a light weight folding one, so it back packs easily. For some reason, I've seen them make them a few times, but then they always seem to stop making the folders. Never had a problem with mine.

I also got the optional shooting rail (which was hard to find). It really helps you be successful when you shot at something.

I think the Summit is the best one out there ... and I'm afraid of heights, but feel secure with it. I have had others (other makes) I did not like, some of the early ones were real primitive (had to hug the tree to pull the platform up, then fold the seat up). I used a harness with that one, but hated it!

When possible, I like to set it up in the tree before I use it, so you can just get in it and climb. Setting up and adjusting the cables takes a bit.
 
I guess the tree is about 2' at the bottom, but it has an "irregularity" that makes things worse. When the platform does not stay level, or move smoothly, it is a PITA.

Mine is a light weight folding one, so it back packs easily. For some reason, I've seen them make them a few times, but then they always seem to stop making the folders. Never had a problem with mine.

I also got the optional shooting rail (which was hard to find). It really helps you be successful when you shot at something.

I think the Summit is the best one out there ... and I'm afraid of heights, but feel secure with it. I have had others (other makes) I did not like, some of the early ones were real primitive (had to hug the tree to pull the platform up, then fold the seat up). I used a harness with that one, but hated it!

When possible, I like to set it up in the tree before I use it, so you can just get in it and climb. Setting up and adjusting the cables takes a bit.
Yea i agree i trust the summit ones. But still scary feeling when the wind starts to blow alil. I hunt ladder stands now or elevated ground blinds. But for state land I would be in a tree to avoid getting shot
 

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