I need some opinions on what the best tree stands are. I'm talking reliability and durability and also reputation of the company.

I know there are probably lots of companies of which I am not aware, so I'm hoping you guys can help me out.

Thanks,

GSG

API makes great climbing stands,very sturdy and quiet!

Gorilla - hands down the best out there.

Summit and Gorilla are both sweet. Do a couple of searches through the forums, particuarly the bowhunting forums and there are tons of posts on different brands. JMO I like the Summit Viper SS.

API is the only way to go as far as a climbing stand !

My favorite is the API GS Bowhunter. I started with a Baker then Loggy and now have two of the API's and they are my favorites. Summit also makes a decent stand with a little different locking system.

Summit Hands Down !!!!!

Is yours one of these?

API Outdoors Treestand and Treeseat Recall

[align=left]Summit Treestands LLC Full-Body Safety Harnesses[/align][align=left]FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 8, 2006
Release #06-183 Firm�s Recall Hotline: (800) 226-1157
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Full-Body Safety Harnesses Recalled for Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Safety Harnesses Sold with Hunting Tree Stands

Units: About 106,000

Distributor: Summit Treestands LLC, of Decatur, Ala.

Hazard: The harnesses could fail during use, resulting in consumers falling from tree stands and suffering serious injuries or death.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description and Models: The harnesses are tan or light brown and were sold as an accessory with the following tree stands or ladders: Viper X5, Goliath X5, Razor X5, Summit 180o, Bushmaster X5, Broadhead Backpacker, Bullet Backpacker, Clearshot, Openshot, and MegaSampson. Only harnesses with �Manufactured in 2005,� and �Made in China� printed on a label on the harness tether are included in this recall.

Sold at: Sporting goods stores nationwide from June 2005 through May 2006 for between $200 and $300 for the tree stand including the harness.

Manufactured In: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact the firm for a free replacement harness.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Summit Treestands LLC at (800) 226-1157 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit www.harnessrecall2005.com or www.summitstands.com[/align]

Seems like I've seen a lot of recall notices from a lot of different companies lately.