RE: ladders vs fixed vs climbers
For your size, if you have private ground then in my opinion seriously consider the ladder stands. These are quiet, stable, comfortable stands that you would enjoy. I just helped my Dad set up another ladder stand just the other day. This one was a 20ft Cabela's I-Beam laddestand and it is a GREAT stand. I haven't hunted out of a ladder stand for many years but I just may make a hunt or two out of this one. Great product!