I dont like being that far out from the tree...but I feel very very safe in a Tree Lounge. I borrowed an older model to try out when thinking of buying one. Compared to some of the other new climbers on the market...it is abit heavier...but thats like a 3/4 Chevy to a S10. The S10 may be lighter and easier to get around but it cant handle a load nothin nowhere near like that big 3/4 ton. But if in a stand a good while,man they are comfy!