I think most hunters have only used a couple different stands that are comparable to each other. They buy a stand and then use it a couple seasons and buy another. You need a review from someone who has used new stands from each maker in the same season. Myself, I love my Summit Viper. But here' s the catch;

The 1st season I bowhunted off the ground.

2nd-4th seasons I hunted out of homemade climbers(never do this!!)

5th-9th seasons I used a Warren and Sweat Osage climber. Heavy, loud and uncomfortable.

Last season I bought a Summit and cursed myself for not buying one sooner. I' m sure I' d be saying the same thing about some other stands right now if I had bought them instead of the Summit just because of the comparison to what I was used to hunting out of. Hope this helps