I have 1 clmber, and like 9 ladder stands if that tells you anything, ive sold a couple of clmibers cause they were way lound/cheap. i have an api alluminum i think, its nice to try out and area, and ya if you get up int hte tree you might noitice a better funnel or area.....and then move once you figure out when youd want a more permanent stand you can put a ladder there, or just put a ladder and move it on occasion. either way a ladder IMO is much quieter to get into in the am, less work.....and less you leave it out there, you wont hav eot carry it.