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Here's what I don't understand. How can a stand platform with tubular (hollow) construction be as quiet as a stand with a solid platform? The other thing I don't understand is how can a stand with a coated cable strap grab the tree as securely as the traction belt of a LW? Just for the record, Summit has stands that are every bit as expensive as the LW, depending on which model you get.
1. as long as there are no parts to move like you get with bolted together stands, their will be no noise.
2. the coated cable or traction belt does not grip the tree. the stands work on leverage not "bite" like older blade using stands. ive been hunting with Summit's for over 3 years now and i have never had the stand slip or move while in the tree.
3. if justifying paying $400 for a stand helps you sleep, than so be it.