I have a summit and and my brother has an API stand. I find his API to be just a shade better. It's weighs a couple pounds more, but seat and platform pack flat against each other better. I also like his chain better than my coated cable for holding against the tree. Don't get me wrong, I love my Summit and the price was a bit less, but if I had it to do again, I'd buy the API Grand Slam. Juniorpc.