back in 1990 I seen a Lone Wolf climber. a little heavy, cast alum. baseprice about $180.
I did'nt like heights in other climbers so I purchased it tryed it out first inpression was very sturdy. at last I felt very safe in a climber this is the stand I uses to this day 12 years later.
the only other stand I use is a alum. ladder stand I designed & built also very sturdy 16' to my feet
It may seem hi priced, I feel I got my money worth. the only thing I might do is up grade the v-bar to the rubber belt that goes aound the tree
hope this helps
Greg