I have a climber and think that it is the way to go you can move around and work up or down in a tree as the leaves come down and you have a better view. My stand is a Summit viper extreme XL with tip out foot rest and a gun rest that goes on quick during gun season. I got it last year and was very comfortable with it after practicing with it only a couple times. Which ever you end up with practice with it until feel comfortable using it and always use a full body harness with it. Rember SAFTEY first!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!