IMO a treestand will get you above a deers line of sight(although they do look up), it will get your scent up higher, and you will be able to see better. A good stand will support 210 lbs.....I'm 235lbs and use Summits and LocOn's. All have 300 lb capacity. Sorry I went over 25 words.

PS....With our bow season opening this Saturday you may be better off hunting from the ground.

Edited by - VAhuntr on 10/03/2002 10:06:31