sharp, i got 2 ladder stands at dicks for 49 dollars ea. they are 15 ft stands, plenty high enough..i use them on publicland, so far, no one has stolen them..i lock it on at topbut they may get stolen..i have hang on stands but those tioe on steps are terrible..in fact, i even putmy summit climbing stand away..as you get older, those get tough to use..ladder stand is my favorite because i can put in on a HUGE oak tree..then when wind blows,i am protected and no swaying in wind.plus it is great to hid behind and better on your back than a smaller tree you need for climbing stand.i use a dolly to haul my stand in woods ,it works great.then if i get a deer, i strap him on the dolly and out i go.those dollys are on sale at those tool sales they have all over country,truck pulls up and sells the stuff.. i got mine for 18 dollars with air tires.its great.i haul my buck out sometimes 1 mile from my car,no problem without snow..good info..