i have the tree lounge and let me tell you that it is a snap to shoot 360 degrees all around. i can shoot at any position i want. the platform is about three feet away from tree when you are standing on it. you have plenty of room. the only place you can't shoot is through the tree, but gives you the chance to draw when the buck circles behind and goes behind that tree. i wouldn't trade my treee lounge for ten of those other stands. just my opinion