RE: 1st stand, buy it or no way.
 

Is it worththe extra $150 or so to have aluminum? In a word: yes.

RE: 1st stand, buy it or no way.
 

my friend has that same stand i thinkand not only heavy but noisy, uncomfortable, and unstable

Tim

RE: 1st stand, buy it or no way.
 

I love Wally World but...I bought one last year and after 1 hour of dealing with it. I took it back. Once you can figure out how to put it together good luck in carrying it. I'm a big man and bought the Bullet Backpacker by Summit. I LOVE IT!!! Cabelas has them on sale. Also EBAY is whereI buy alot of stuff. They are lighter than most. Extremely comfortable , Easy to stand and shoot out of 360degrees with a bow.
Chuck

RE: 1st stand, buy it or no way.
 

I have the samem stand from Hunter's View. It is heavy but it's cheap, quiet, and comfotable.

RE: 1st stand, buy it or no way.
 

GOOD OPTION THAT WOULD MAKE YOU STRONGER!

RE: 1st stand, buy it or no way.
 

I have a similar stand made by Hunters View and I love it, its a little on the heavy side and paid about the same price. Its a satnd you can sit in all day long. on a scale to 1-10, 10 being the highest heres howI voted mine:

Hunters View Climbing Hawk.
Weight:5
Comfort:10
Ease of use:9
Cost:10
Stealth:8
Portability:8

The stand you are looking at is IDENTICAL to the hunters View Climbing Hawk 4000. Aluminum is much lighter but steel is more stable and heavier. Personally Id go with Hunters View.

RE: 1st stand, buy it or no way.
 

I have had mine for 4 years. With a little modifications(for sound only!) it is a great stand. Yes its a little heavy, about 22 lbs, but it is reliable, easy to use, and I can be 18 ft up in the tree safely in 2-3 minutes.

RE: 1st stand, buy it or no way.
 

Last year was my first bow season and I went back and forth on what stand to purchase. Not sure if it's in your budget but I would recommend the Sumit Viper. These stands are incredible and Sumit's customer service is second to none.

RE: 1st stand, buy it or no way.
 

Do whatever you have to do to get in a stand. EVEN, if it means buying this heavy piece of crap.[8D] Really, if you're a bowhunter you need to have a stand. I'd personnally figure out a way to get into a lighter one, but I would have one along with a safety harness. If all you can afford is this one, then get it.

RE: 1st stand, buy it or no way.
 

its probably a good stand, but it is heavy
good luck