Let me be clear, I understand that numerous things we all take to the tree with us are painted. If you think that all of those things are completely scent free you are sadly mistaken. Just because you cannot detect an odor does not mean an odor is not present.

Jeff, to think that your painted items give off no scent and then say that you are concerned with "porous" materials like tape makes as much sense as a submarine with screen doors. I assume you spray down with some sort of scent killing spray, right? I spray my stand whenever I head to the woods and for the most part, it stays outside for the majority of the season. I think those two things pretty much take care of any issues with that God awful, porous duck tape holding any unwanted scent.

I take every step I can to keep my scent to minimum and feel that my success in the field indicates that I must be doing o.k. We could sit here and pick apart every little item we take with us that may or may not be completely scent free and debate those things individually, but I do not possess the time, desire or patience to do so. All I can tell you is the modification I made to the the rail has made the stand more comfortable, more quiet and easier to pack. Those benefits have helped me to enjoy the stand more than I did before I made the modification and so far I have not seen any of the ill effects you are so desperately trying to prove are there.

LT-I apologize for the hijack. It seems I have allowed myself to get into one of those side debates that often make me quit reading an otherwise informative thread. I really think you would find the sitting rail mod. I suggested to be helpful. Good luck with your stand, it is definitely the best climber I have ever used.