I personally i think they are the best well made stand for setting long periods of time. i have the new one and price competive----(YES)!!!!!! I know several people who have fallen from cheaper stands or have gotten hurt from stands sliding down the tree...
I say to each their own thoughts-------!!!!!
its like hunting higher-----go as high as you want to fall!
If your not a person who spends time to shoot trophys-- your spending alot of time in the woods, and trophy's you will see, and possibility get the opportunity to harvest the aminal of a life time!
I will say this--NO STAND IS SAFE! YOU HAVE TO HUNT SAFE!
i HAVE THE TROPHYS TO PROVE MY SUCCESS, AND THE TREE LOUNGE IS
MY CHOICE........

bearhound

Ralph ferrier