Well I bought it. So far not very impressed. I have to figure out a better way of getting into the tree. Climbing sticks are more of a pain to carry into the woods than my climbing tree stand with the backpack straps. Not very comfortabe and easy to change positions as advertised. I am going to try gaffs and see if that helps lighten the load. I do feel safe in it however. Hopefully the gaffs work out otherwise it goes on ebay.[:@]