Hey bottom line is there will be something coming out new for the next handful of years. I believe Saddle Hunting is one the the most growth orientated styles of deer hunting. As others have said new and established manufacturers are trying to grab a piece of the $$. People will press the boundaries. I care about weight like the next hunter. However, I want safety first, then comfort. I would like to see some of these manufacturers pass the standards mandated for hunting stands or at the very least have a 3rd party test the products.
I would love to go to the manufacturers show, I would be like a kid in a candy shop.