I am very impressed with my old style tree lounge!!! If you want a climber that you can be comfortable in all day....it's the way to go. As far as noise and ease of putting up.... I always just take it to the tree the evening before and set it up, hang my rope, adjust the bow platform, and when I get there in the morning it's all ready to rock and roll!!! To each his own and I haven't tried some of the climbers others are talking about, but I sure am impressed with my tree lounge and I've seen tons more deer since I got it a few years ago. I used to use the 16 foot sticks and a stationary....not even close to the amount of deer I now see from the more elevated position. It is a very rare moment when I get winded now.
Hope this helps ya out.... Good luck with your hunting season!!!