20' to the base or to the seat? I know many stands are sold saying theyre 17 feet....or 20feet but really thats 2' higher than they are.......since thats to the seat height, not the platform, I go by platform height, I'm betting that 95% of stands are at 15feet, you 20' plus guys are crazy, personally I like more than 15, but 20 is plenty high, I think 16-20' to theplatform is perfect. unless youre in a steep draw and 20' up is a level shot to a deer trail.