I am more than willing to compare the viper side by side vs the Treewalker.
I used to have a viper and it was not nearly as comfortable or convenient to use as the Treewalker.
I have shown the Treewalker to 5 friends and they immediatly bought it after seeing how easy it is to use.
As far as set up it is in my opinion quieter then the summit because the summit cable rattles inside the tubing. The viper also creaks and groans and doesn't bite into the tree nearly as well as the treewalker. I am 6'2" and weigh 250 down from 280 last year and the treewalker has never creaked or groaned and I have now had it 3 seasons. The viper did the first time I ever used it. The cable on the treewalker is yellow at the end so you can see it in the low light and fights snugly inside the cable to always have the hole line up with the hole in the tubing. If you are having issues with noise you are rushing the set up and will have the same issue with any treestand.
As far as the mesh seat it is super comfy. I bought the foam seat pad they offer and have never used it. The seat also sits far higher in the frame so if you bowhunt the frame is lower to clear your lower limb easier while still sitting comfortably high something no other stand offers other than an Ol Man which also uses mesh seats.
Do the research as I said in my previous post and I am more than willing to show you mine and then you can make an educated decision. I know what stand you will pick after seeing and trying both side by side!
