I don't think I'll every buy a ladder stand... most aren't tall enough, they don't offer good portability, and I don't like that much "equipment" out for the deer to have to get used to.

Fixed-position stands are extremely stable if installed correctly. Though I could fall asleep in the comfort and security of my Summit climbers, I think I'd rather hunt out of my Deer Deck Lites or Copperhead Compacts if I already had one hung where I wanted to hunt.