I used my buddies Chippewa Wedge sticks and I thought they were the best I have ever used. They were rock solid, easy to hang and easy to remove. The stand hangs like a breeze, is quiet, rock solid and light (both the large and small versions). The large is much more comfy for all dayers if you get the footrest. The stands and sticksare a little pricey, but for the price of adapters for the tree you can have alot of options for stand sights. If you leave the adapters in the tree you can hang the sticks and stands in about 3 minutes. If I could afford them I would use them. When all the stands and sticks I have wear out (or get stolen) I will upgrade to these.

chris