i am the man u want to talk to...i have the whole system and it is the ultimate...i used them and they work...the sticks attach with ease..u pull them tight and pull down on them and u r in...step on the thing and hang the next one. when u hang the stand...that can be a little hairy, so make sure u have it really tight...if u r hanging it with the hook...pull the platform down and then the seat