I use the Goliath as I am a wide-body. The Goliath are the same stand, but the Goliath is 2 1/2" inches ( I believe that is the measurement) wider on the top section. The platforms are the same. My wife runs a Viper, and I have sat in hers, and they feel the same, just not as wide. Not sure why the weight difference in the rating, her platform felt the same as mine. With the Goliath you gain one pound in weight with that extra room. I have only bowhunted from mine and it is great. The front bar does not affect my shooting at all, as when you have it set to sit comfortably, when you stand it will be well out of the way to shoot. If you do any hunting where you are going to be wearing heavy clothes, I would go with teh Goliath just for the extra room.