I' ve owned Summits for many years and feel they are a quality stand in themselves.(otherwise I wouldn' t have owned them, I am picky) They are also heavy and stick out too far (and up) on your back, making packing them a bear if you have to walk in any distance. (Great for getting out of the truck and walking 100 yds tho) They also " ping" when it is cold due to flex, something that has blown more than one shot for me over the years up here in the North woods. I currently own two Summit models (one the original!) but will now be hunting primarily from a Lone Wolf after thoroughly testing them last year.

Reasons--

1) Lite weight, yet strong. I can pack it in deep with little effort. 6-10lbs less on my back is great when you' re not 20 years old anymore.

2) It folds down to 3-4" , and the bands do not stick up and catch things. Very compact. Being this compact puts the weight on your back and shoulders, not out away from them. Fits tightly in the truck when you are packing stuff for a trip, also. Very nice.

3) Quiet. No " pings" at all, no noise going up or down, no fumbing in the dark with things, VERY simple to setup, very rugged with the click-levers.

4) I can stick my bow right in the middle of the stand for easy access, comes with a rubber grommet for quiet here also!

5) The Sit and climb is comfortable with the sling seat, and you have the bar that can be moved to different positions. Sweet.

I' ve tried all of their models now, and feel they' ve got their act together. I' ll be using them exclusively now for my travel hunts, the Summits will find permanent spots in my local woods, still nice stands.

JMHO. Good shooting, Pinwheel 12