RE: Shopping for a deer stand
look at ole man products, i know everybody on here like summit and i think there a great stand, plus there built very close to where i live, btw i had one before they were even sold to the public, i've owned 4 summit climbers, but for ease of use and comfort i like the ole man stands, since your brothers a little taller than me i'd recomend the "grand ole man" a little bigger everywhere and a little heavier[&o], but still a good climber for the big guys, best of luck