I have a summit and now a North Star Tree Cat Climber. Just tried the Tree Cat the other day. Won't be using the Summit anymore. This thing is nice and climbs a much bigger tree, just as comfortable, quieter, the belts are a ton better than the cables and very well balanced. Comes with straps for your feet but it is so easy to lift all that is needed is to slip your feet under the side braces. And the belts on the base saftley adjust up to 7"'s smaller for a tapering tree with just a squeeze on the ratch. The seat is manually done so it is more. You can use you foot on the descent. Comes with a bar that can be swung under the seat if you like. The bar is used for sit and climb as well.