help with stand selection

[imarco]

I am looking to buy a climbing tree stand for deer season. I plan to use it mainly for bow hunting. I was looking at stand that had a fixed rail in front and thought that would be a problem with a bow.
I am looking for suggestions on makes and models. I would like to keep it down to the $200 range. Thanks

 

[chalkriver]

I have the Summit Viper and really like it .....costs more than $200 though .

 

[imarco]

Does yours have the rail in front of you? If so does it bother you when drawing your bow?

 

[chalkriver]

Climbers have the bar in front as you sit on it while raising the lower section with your feet while climbing , I use a crossbow and have to #### it on the ground before climbing.
Standing shots only I assume with a compound bow .

I also have a ladder style and a bolt on style , and while using these ones I dont have a bar across the front .
All 3 have types have their pros and cons