Englum..I don't disagree completely..I would NEVER fork out that kinda money for a lock on stand. I have 2 of the very ones you pictured.

But climbers are a different breed. I have a Lone Wolf and both the sit climb and the hand climber tops. I had plenty of lesser stands prior to splurging on a LW..Well worth every penny to me!

Oh Rob, you've been wrong before!
LW are the best! They may not sleep as well as your Ole'Man stand but they sure hunt!