I purchase an API tree stand that I love. It' s inline with Summit as far as quality and prices in my opinion. I noticed the Hunter' s View brand of tree stands are pretty inexpensive. Dick' s sporting goods has them on sale this week for $89.99 and Walmart regularly sells them for $97.99. I have never used one nor do I know of anyone who has. However for the price it is appealing. Rated at 300lb with a free safety harness. Might be worth checking out. Though I think you' ll find the Summing and API stands to be of better quality.