WBH, I just saw that stand @ the Wi Deer/Turk expo in Madison this past weekend. It has it's qualities. The platform is against the ladder portion & u raise it w/the rope on a pulley system. Couple of problems. It's not easily portable, meaning can't take it & out w/you. If u have land that u can leave it up, that would be great. The other problem is the amount of noise it makes when hauling up the platform. I think there is a safety locking mechanism, like dogears on ladders, that clack loudly when raising it. That was my biggest concern, especially early morning. You would hear that thing a mile away. Very innovative though.