I had about decided to buy 1. Then my brother in law did. Glad I waited and found out the platform does not touch the tree but that little loop of metal does. I think the platform not touching and not able to put a strap around the tree at the platform leaves the stand just a little more shaky than when the platform touches the tree. For $120-$150 I think there is absolutely better stands out there. Many like it though and I hope you do also.
Always get someone to help put them up and I use climbing sticks on the backside of the tree to climb up and fasten the stand to the tree first before climbing in it.
I have had all kinds and all brands. Got this one this year and love it. 20 foot tall. X-Stand The Duke 20, XSLS544 SKU: 132136999 Product price $239.99 Product Rating is 5.0 5.0 (6) Write a review Show Share Links Financing Available! Click here for more details... Free standard delivery to your local TSC store. Some exclusions apply.... Click here for more details... Free standard delivery on most items when spending $29 online. Some ex... Click here for more details... Online orders of this product receive $30 off oversized standard deliv... Click here for more details... Quantity
I wasn’t aware of that. I may return it then. I’ve still not got it together. I don’t much care for that design myself either.
