I use ameristep grizzly's also. They are very strong steps. My only complaint is screwing them in. I'm getting pretty tired of doing that. I try and hang a bunch of stands each year, and screw in's are a pain to me. I also do think sometimes about if I would fall...wouldn't want to get gored by one of them, no doubt.I do have an old api stick that I use, but it only goes up 12ft. It's ok, but the steps are kinda short. Another thing I use is a half of an old extension ladder. It is 14ft and I just ratchet strap it to the tree. I painted it camo, it works great. Wish I had 10 of them.

I think I will probably go to allsticks next season. I am thinking of the summit sticks. I like the way they are designed to keep your foot from sliding off the pegs. Anyone have any experience with them? Seem like a nice setup, and they are priced about the same as any other stick pretty much. I will not be carrying them in and out, just setting up once a year.