A friend of mine used one last season quite a bit. He really enjoyed the mobility of it and ability to use any tree you wanted. He suffered from numb nuts though big time, perhaps it didnt't fit as well as it should have. Would be good I would think for spots that are a little delicate that you want to slip in and out of with minimal disturbance, or long walks.

Ok that is more positive. I wonder if it gets bad marks cause guys just don't learn to use it better?

It's a kown fact that when a person begins to age, regardless of their exercise regimen, that muscle tone and bodys shift and change dimension.
I'm 56 years old, 6'3", 250lbs and in just so so shape but the use of the Tree Saddle with Lone Wolf Sticks has still allowed me to hunt in areas I would NEVER be able to pack a stand plus my regular hunting gear in to.
Yes, it does take some practice and yes it does have some drawbacks.......BUT the pros far outweigh the cons.
I utilize other means of course but it is an additional tool in the arsenal of successful hunters----safe, silent, deadly!

The majority of people who slam it have never actually tried it, I've found. Most people that actually give them a chance like them.

I've only heard good things about it from folks that own it. I've wanted to check one out myself but I'd like to test it out first.

Tom