Good for you, brother! Stand up and shout it.
Nothing but love for Novix, Beast gear, LWCG, etc. I hope they sell a bazillion stands. And when my alpha needs replacing, I'll be glad to support them.
But, I just can't justify ditching my "old" LW for a new stand just because it's a few lbs lighter.
I just looked it up, and the cell phone I'm typing on right now weighs 8oz. That's half a pound.
A 32oz bottle of water weighs 2lbs.
Seriously, you can shed 2lbs by taking a dump before you go out hunting.
Anybody considering upgrading stands based solely on the weight must be in absolute peak physical condition without an oz of body fat to lose. (Maybe Cody d'aquisto).
Otherwise, I don't need to hear about maximizing hunter mobility.
Yeah I'd shave a few pounds compared to my Vanish XT but with a proper waist belt it's not bad. Going to the mini Novix sticks made a big difference in packability compared to my Hawk sticks. Also adding Stick Talons. I would consider the Echo if I decide that I really need another stand.