I use both climbers and chain on stands depending upon the situation. I do like to use the climbers a lot more and only use the chain on if I can' t get a climber into the right position. The climbers are a lot safer, I get the willies trying to hang those chain ons while holding onto the tree 20 feet up. That' s the main reason I avoid using them if possible. Once they' re in place they' re fairly safe, but you' re risking your neck trying to hang them.