I bought one of the new models several months ago and I ended up selling it. It was a good stand, but it just didn't have what I needed in a true bowhunting stand. It wasn't really quiet on your back without tying straps everywhere, and it wasn't the lightest stand I could find. For gun hunting it is great. It is good for bowhunting too if you don't have to move around a lot. It truly is the most comfortable stand out there though.