Just curious if anyone has tried the newer models. In my area they used to be very popular. If I understand correctly they are now manufactured in China.....I'm not real keen on that. Reason I ask is a dealer has the new aluminum Ol Man Pro model on Ebay. Price can't be beat. Weight says 17 lbs. Seems like a good deal to me.

I am a Lone Wolf guy but thought about buying one for my son to use or me occasionally. It wouldn't be getting a lot of use. I know Rob really likes his Ol Man climbing stands, but I think he has a couple of the original models which were made in the U.S. I believe. Anybody experienced with the new OL Man stands?