I hunt from an API and a Lonewolf. Light weight was a key for me. I had open heart surgery two years ago when I was 28 and couldn't stand the straps pulling back on my shoulders. I swore by APIs up until then but bought the Lonewolf just to have a light weight stand. I had to replace the seat of the Lonewolf. Found a silent seat on ebay made by
www.hazmore.net (
http://cgi.ebay.com/Tree-Stand-Seat-...item35af783f54). Since I got the new seat, I can spend all day in my Lonewolf stand. I haven't even taken my API into the woods this year.