it is a homemade ladder stand, I used sassafrass poles i cut in the woods and am using 1x4's for the step with a piece of 3/4 inch ply wood at the top. i have it set up so i can drag it in and out..If it were taller it wouldnt work cause the trees are kind small. I hope I can get it set up good and the wind will aloow me to hunt..