Cougar, I use the exact setup you're talking about (LW Alpha Assault hang on and 4 LW climbing sticks). I also have a Summit Viper climbig stand, but haven't used it sinceI got the LW stand last year. The LW really free you up on what trees and cover you can use, and they're light and easy to use, which is great in the mountains where I hunt. Listen to what others have said her: Use a good harness when you hang your stand and buy and use the LW shoulderstraps to carry your stand to/from your site. But listen to what Greg said
nly strap the stand around ONE shoulder when climbing up your sticks with it; it's much safer that way. Sorry to hear about your friend, Greg. That's a real shame and a lesson to us all.