Interesting thoughts JKT. I have heard many times how folks rule out the stands with the bar in front simply because they are worried about clearance when shooting out of the stand with a bow. This is the first time I have heard someone say that they chose the stand to bowhunt out of partly because of the bar.

I have an API Bowhunter that I bought several years back simply because of the design and lack of front bar. As I stated in my previous post I recently picked up the Revolution though it was a tough decision between it and the Cobra model. I had not even considered any of the " bar on front" models. I would be interested to hear your comments after you get to hunt out of the stand a bit. It might offer some proof to help dispell that misconception.