I've had in my three decades of bowhunting, five climbing tree stands.
The orginal baker
TSS(total shooting systems) I believe thats what it was called
A home made one
A summit
and I just purchased a lone wolf.
The lone wolf by far is the best of any of those I've ever used. Lightweight, super quiet and very well engineered.
This morning it was near zero outside and I took the lone wolf on its first trip to the woods. Even in these cold temperatures the stand was flawless as well as noiseless. Packs in nice. Only problem is that the bow holder in the stands platform is made for a compound. I have to do some thinking to get it to hold my longbow.
I know a lot of people on this site like summit, but mine only went bowhunting once. Never again, it squeaks when I shifted my weight.
Dan

even though it's already been said ,go for the summits they can't be beat! stay away from api they are made in china right now and are having problems (recalls) . summits are solid, comfortable,and easy to set up and use ! and they are not that heavy! i think they are the best hands down,bar none!

Summit Viper XLS...