Definetly check tripod stands out in person and climb in and out of one if possible as a few I have seen are a bit scary going from ladder to your seat. I purchased one of the 17' from Cabellas. It is very sturdy but almost impossible to move once set up due to the size. Take a look at bossbuck.com. They have one that looks pretty nice but again it is about 300 for the entire setup with rail. I have the woodsey two lock on stand and it is awesome and very comfortable.