I have the Warren & Sweat Cottonwood heavy duty climbing stand(which was discontinued a few years back,hehehe,Now they're really discontinued since they aren't in business anymore) but i love mine,never had any problem with it. i did have a Wal-Mart brand do the same yours did though,stand up,touch the stand with the back of your legs,and the whole thing falls down,clanging like 2 bucks going at it. mine feels safe,is very comfortable,and is very stable(i'm 250 lbs,move from side to side,jump up and down,and it don't even give) i have tried the "Tree-Lounge" stand ($450),i tell ya what,that is one comfortable stand,alot of work to put up,but once it's up your set.might have to buy one later on,but my cottonwood does the trick for now.