I have settled on three basic platforms this year. The first is my all day/short hike big platform. Made from Lone Wolf Elite platfrom and XOP I beam. Will use rope to level platform and two straps. Total weight will run just over 7 pounds. Very roomy and very secure in tree. Platform levels.
Stand 2 is my DaveT1963 Ultimate Platform. This will be my main choice this year. XOP Seat, I beam and ropes to level. Total weight is 5.36 pounds.
My third option will be my mobile platform and long distance platform. This is a copy of the Kleemz design. Very lightweight but does not level in tree. Original Lone wolf seat, 1 1/4 tube and LW tree bracket. Will just have to set up on a relatively straight section of tree trunk. Total weight 2.78 pounds.
Stand 2 is my DaveT1963 Ultimate Platform. This will be my main choice this year. XOP Seat, I beam and ropes to level. Total weight is 5.36 pounds.
My third option will be my mobile platform and long distance platform. This is a copy of the Kleemz design. Very lightweight but does not level in tree. Original Lone wolf seat, 1 1/4 tube and LW tree bracket. Will just have to set up on a relatively straight section of tree trunk. Total weight 2.78 pounds.