This was my 2nd seson with the open shot not only is it light, it's fast the quick climb stirrups are awesome once you get used to them, easy to take on and off of the tree, bites as good as any stand I've ever had better than most. Stand is very quiet, seat and platform are solid weld there are no joints or bolts to sqeak when you move around. I love this stand my lone wolf is now collecting dust in the garage.