Don't buy cheap. You get what you pay for and you need to pay money to protect your safety and enjoy the hunt. There is nothing worse than being in a stand that you don't trust 100%

I bought a Summit climber maybe 6-7 years ago...I love it! It's durable. It climbs and descends well. I use it probably 20-35 times per season in all sorts of weather from 70 degrees to 10 degrees to snow, to rain, to sleet, etc. It's held up nicely. I take care of it almost as well as by bow, but it will last me another 20 years I suspect!