I always faced away from the tree until I bought a couple of Gunslingers. With these climbers you face the tree.I was hesitant until I tried it. Facing the tree gives you allot better cover.With the GS's you're not right on the tree. You can still see around most of the tree.The tree gives you a good rest.I can stand and turn around in a few seconds and use the back of the seat for a rest.After getting use to facing the tree I doubt if I'll ever face away again unless I'm on a ladder stand or one of those pieces of junk Treelounges I still have.Facing the tree has sold me.I haven't bow hunted for a long time. For bow hunting facing the tree would have a disadvantage.For gun hunting it's hard to beat.

Ruger Redhawk