Three years ago my wife bought me a Summit Goliath stand for christmas all I can say is it's rated for 350 lb. and so far its been quite as a church mouse and rock solid when put on a good tree. Plus I can carry it all day if need be it weighs 21 lb. Only draw back is it's too much like my Lazyboy.I'M sure there are others that are good but I guess i'm partial to Summit,also they provide you with a full body harness. I would highly recommend using one at all times to anyone in any treestand because it isn't worth the risk going without one.