I agree!. I have a Summit Viper and sitting from sunup to sundown is no problem. I'm actually a little spoiled now. I grew up sitting on5gal buckets and the wet ground. Now it kinda feels like cheatin' They will make some noise but not much. I just give myself extra time getting to my stand so that I can take my time in setting it up. Once I'm up there, it feels rock solid. I too am not a big fan of heights but I feel completly safe in that stand.