Oh Yes the Treelounges. First of all if you have an OLD Model you have a great climber.The NEW Model is another story as oldelkhunter said.I' ve had my old model since 1993 and never had even the slightest slip. The new model is a different story.It constantly wants to slip acending and descending.The First time my New model was used coming down it slipped approx 4' before recatching the tree. I had just loosened the safety cable.The stand was damaged and the Leveler(WHICH IS ANOTHER WASTE OF MONEY)was damaged also Treelounge replaced it with a new stand and Leveler.I have Levelers for both stands the seat sections only.They don' t open evenly and puts stress on one part of the Leveler instead of the complete bar.To be honest with you I don' t trust them. I think the Leveler gave way causing that 4' slip.The TL' s are a very comfortable stand. I' ve stayed many times before daylight to dark.I found a new stand which I think is a great stand. I bought two of them and so far been very happy with them. They are called the Gunslinger.They are made by JRH Sport Industries,Inc in St Augustine Florida Give them a call and they' ll send you a free brochure (904) 940-3381. They are less money then the Treelounge and I feel allot safer.They have a couple different models to choose from.The Gunslinger you face the tree. I thought I wouldn' t like that but it works to your advantage. You are hid by the tree. You can use the tree for a rest. Stand up turn around and use the back of the seat' s bar for a shooting rest.I shot a 5 point opening weekend in BP season. I stood up was hid by the tree. He never knew I was there. He was about 35 yards away kept looking but never saw me behind the tree.Needless to say he committed suicide.To sum it up,if you can find an Old Model Treelounge buy it. Stay away from the New Model. It' s an accident waiting to happen.I was a big fan of the Treelounges until they introduced the new model.I highly recommend if you do get a New Model buy a good safety harness or safety vest.You' ll probably need it.
Ruger Redhawk