The expense thing really surprises me. I would be willing to spend 4 or 5 hundred on a stand if it met the specs I was looking for. I did do some research on titanium welding its a little difficult. It needs welded in a sealed enclosure to keep oxygen from reacting with the weld. At least thats my understanding.

I'd love to see summit build a stand like the Viper or Razor and have it weigh about 12 or 14lbs. I'd pay whatever it cost. I used to hunt out of a Loggy Bayou that weighed 14lbs. Man, that thing was a breeze to carry into the woods. But it wasn't very comfy if you planned on sitting all day in it.