I bought the new lighter model last year.
I thought it was the most comfortable stands I ever used.
But I didn't like how far the bow hunting platform was from the tree. I felt like I stuck out like a sore thumb. Plus the movement it took to get in a standing position seemed like a lot!
I sold mine and bought 4 chain ups. I like being able to get up amongst the branches.
It is a perfect stand for gun hunting I didn't like it for bowhunting.