Sorry to hear you feel that way about the tree lounge cause it's been the best climber I've ever owned. And the amount of deer I see has increased at least 10 fold!! If I were you I'd at least buy 1 or 2 more sections of stick to get higher up in the tree. The higher you get...the less you get winded...period. Or you might have tried a buddies other kind of climber tree stand to see how you liked it. I'm just trying to make it so you'll see more deer while hunting....and the higher the better---IMO I'll never get rid of the tree lounge I have.....it's just like anything else---you just have to mind your pees and ques and use it the way it's supposed to work. Good luck with your hunting season....