Asking what type of treestand is best for deer hunting is like asking a mechanic what tool is best for fixing cars.

IMO, climbers and hang-on's both have they're place. Now that I film 100% of the time, I've found hang-on's to be easier to set because they can work at nearly any angle.

The only stand not worth a pooh (IMO) is a home-made deal. A guy spends a grand on a bow and cut's costs on something that supports him 20 ft. in the air? Something doens't make sense there!