BadShotBob: .... on every hang on and my climber I have added those thermal pads you see. They're about 1./4 to 3/8 thick. They quiet everything, make standing easier and balancing better. You really should look into them or make your own. I have a Baby Grand that's comfy as they get. If you add some good padded backpack straps it makes hauling any stand better. I also have Loc On, Loggy Lite, Remington, and Buckshot hang ons. They all have their place. The Baby Grand and Remington are the most comfy to sit in. The Remington is one HEAVY MOTHER!! The Buckshots with their bracket system are great. We've bought a few extra brackets and leave them on the tree. When you want to hunt a stand you simply carry in the platform and seat. It's a solid, light stand with a very comfy seat on par with the Baby Grands.