If you want a climber I suggest you check out the Lone Wolf climbing stands before you make a final decision. It folds flat to carry in and out, weighs either 15.5 or 16.5 lbs.(depending on which model), and is the quietest climbing stand packing, climbing, or hunting in. The aircraft cable reinforced belt absolutely grabs the tree with no damage to the tree or the belt!!!!

Archerychick, you might be interested to know that an area pro shop dealer's wife(not a big woman) uses the Lone Wolf exclusively and she could have her pick of any stands. My 64 year old fatherinlaw was so impressed with mine he now owns one.

Its the best hunting purchase I made in the last few years besides my bow.