It would have been nice if they kept the old ones as far as repair parts go. All of us that have 2 year old Buckshots can't get parts. I think they're a lot heavier than some stands but they're great if you don't mind carrying and extra 3 or 4 pounds. I've taken their seat and put it on my
API. Works great. I also bought a couple sets of the back pack straps to put on one of my heavier hangons and my API climber. They have a great backpacking strap with a chest strap. Makes humping a stand a whole lot easier.