This is from the Stickbow.com , from Barry Wensel .
I have hunted out of nothing but ladder stands since 2001. Absolutely no problem, especially if you brush them in. There have been a couple good ones that have since been discontinued. You might find this hard to believe because of the price but my present favorite is sold thru Dick's Sporting Goods stores. It's called the Comfort Zone Lookout 16' Deluxe Ladder. Make sure you get the deluxe as their 15 footer is nowhere near the stand. I just throw away the gun rest. The seat flips up flat against the tree for a lower bowhunter profile and better stability; the platform also goes back to the tree. It has rubber/nylon washers at metal on metal joints and is therefore very quiet. It also includes a body safety harness. And the best part is they are on sale right now for $79. with free S&H. You can't make them for that guys. I have nothing to do with the company. I just hope they keep making them available. We bought fifteen more this summer. If I could hunt only from them the rest of my life it'd be fine. Open up their website and read the reviews. Best of luck. BW
