I have the Alpha hang on and four sticks. The sticks are rock solid on the tree and the stand doesn't make a peep when your in it. The fact you can fold the seat back to stand is a plus. My only complaint is just the hassle of putting it up. I know a lot of guys can get their's set up in a few minutes, but I find myself taking a lot longer than that and working up a sweat in the process. Consequently, I find I don't like taking it out just for a single day of hunting. If I'm going to be inone location for a couple days, I'll hang it and then take the bottom two sticks out with me at night to make it more difficult to steal (I also lock the stand to the tree). For next year, I think I'll pick up the sit and climb version for day trips and use the hang on for longer ventures.