I have 2 ladder stands that are 15' at the shooting rails...it would be a little better if you could add say 2 to 3 feet more to be at a better ideal height!A lot has to do with the terrain your on also...if your hunting out of an open field and your at the highest level 15 feet is plenty high enough,but if your hunting off a steephillside or down in a holler a 18 to 20 foot stand might be better suited for that situation!