RE: Buying a new stand help
With the lonewolf you won't be disappointed. I don't think there are many that size that areany lighter and there are definitely none quieter. As far as comfort it's not a lazyboy, but I have spent manya day sitting in them from dark to dark while only getting down toyou guessed it. You would be getting a premium stand which comes with a premium price. I have 2 alpha's and also 2 sets of their climbing sticks which I also like very much. I have even bought a coupleextra sections for use on other stands or just in case I want to go a little higher.