I have the Summit Open Shot. Reasons: 14 lbs and strong. I know there are stronger ones, and larger ones, and more comfortable ones, and cheaper ones, and more expensive ones (for those that believe you get what you pay for), and ones that have chains instead of cables. But in the end, I have to go with something light as sometimes I have to walk a good ways to get to where I hunt. My buddy has one which is twice the weight of mine, he swears (through his dripping sweat) that his stand is better and that the extra weight is nothing. And it would be nothing, if that was all I had to carry on a hunt! But by the time I put the stand on my back, and grab my bow or rifle, and my possibles bag, and of course loaded down with clothing, the last thing I want to add is more weight!

Whatever you buy, remember to always use your safety straps/harness!