Yeah Charlie P is right i bought a API its a Made in China peice a crap. Its put together very poorly and the pins are a pain. I didnt know Summits are made in the USA.

Good point Charlie. The thought of Made in China scares when I am 20' up and my life depends on it.

1) Lone wolf

2) Lone wolf

3) Some-other stand.

Bear in mind that it also depends on how far you plan on lugging it. My "Wolf" is 14.5 lbs. I can take it anywhere. It's fine for 3-5 hours at a time, beyond that it may not be what your after.

If you like to catch a few zzzz's in the stand don't buy a wolf.
It's quick quiet and climbs like a squirrel with minimal set-up time.

summit viper

i had a api grand slam 2 yrs ago,, then a friend told me he thought that a viper would be better as they arent as bulky and being somewhat clumsy in the woods as far as walking goes (broke my back 3 times) i tried his viper went out the very next day and purchased my own viper all i can say is if it says summit on the stand you wont be dissapointed