I've used the Buckshot Bigshot for years and love it. It is a little heavy but I think it sets up quickly and locks very solidly to the tree.You can hunt facing the tree or back to the tree. Very comfortable, can stay in tree all day. I'm thinking of moving up to the Buckshot Mannum, it has a little more room. I am also looking at the Equilizer,my brother got one last year and loves it.