I had an older model, but sold it a few years back. If you have a place or land of your own where you could keep it attached to a tree through out hunting season, it would be great. IMO, to carry in to woods everyday, it was way too heavy, and too noisy to be trying to put on a tree in the dark of the morning. Those are the cons IMO. As far as the pros, it had to be the most comfortable stand I ever used. No problem sitting in it all day long in complete comfort.