One climbing Stick was not completed with a strap button. After almost two weeks still have not received the replacement. Used the sticks and one of the gripper arms to the tree bent. I'm way under the maximum weight limit. The stand is very comfortable for long sits. the longer platform is nice for longer legs while sitting. I like to stand a lot while hunting. the cable angel from seat post to the stand is very narrow. that is the meat of stand. need to keep feet really close together. lose all the use of the stand width from cable connection back. still like it, just giving some personal thoughts combining uses of different stands.