Hoytshooter is right. We have the Viper Classic on sale at Gander Mt. for $150. Good price but as stated, it is made of steel and is heavy. The box says 27 lbs. I opted for the Viper XLS for $229 ( my price is a bit less with employee discount). I' ve only had it on the tree three times and can say it is most likely the best stand I' ve used in my 30 years of playing monkey. At 19 lbs it' s still a bit heavy, but Summit adds one feature that noone else offers; the SOP safety harness. This is one item that should be used religiously by all who venture into the treetops.