If you will hook 2 12' ratchet straps to the top of any ladder stand before yo raise it up, then raise it up and crisscross behind the tree and hook to the rail and rachet down. Stand can't go anywhere. After you climb up and rachet strap it to the tree, you can remove the crisscross straps and use them later when you take down the stand or to put up another stand. The x-stand is a safe stand, but expensive. Use the 2 rachet straps and it does the same thing.

Not really. The way the X-stands are set up there�s no way for a squirrel to ever eat up your ratchet straps because they attach at the ladder instead of around the tree. They really aren�t any more expensive either. The onyx ones are plenty big and can be found for around $150 if you catch em on sale.

Yep. Also check walmart's site after the season regularly. They go one sale for around $100.

Summit, well made in Alabama !

X stand, lookout or general, the Jaw Lock system makes it safe and stable to climb and put up alone (1 man job) and the seats are almost Millenium quality. Lookout is 17ft and around 135 dollars, general is 21 ft and around 180 dollars

The 18' Jumbo Ladder Stand from Sportsman's Guide is the best ladder stand for the money that I've ever sat in. If you're a Buyer's Club member, you can have one shipped to your door for ~$107 (if you use a free shipping coupon)...We have about 10 of these stands on our property and they are great stands!! I've sat in many, many $250 ladder stands that don't even come close to comparing to these.

I've got 2 L-220's and I love them, but I put together a x-stand this past weekend, and I think millennium now has a contender for best stand. The millennium is still the heavier better made stand, but the x-stand had a lot of good things going on

Millennium! Super comfortable.

I like my X Stand ladder.

Didn't they get bought out by Ebsco and start importing stands?

Incorrect unfortunately

We have a Big Game with sling seat from Walmart and a Millineum. I like the Milenium and my son likes the Big game. Both are great for long sits.

Yes they did, they are still assembled and packaged here.....if that counts.

Yep, I've got some that are around 15 years old myself. Another bonus is that it will take a couple of guys if they plan on stealing a double once you put it up, those stands are solid stands for sure. I can't remember his name because I haven't had to buy any in a long time.

The guy south of Dothan is Jimmy Andress. I've not seen a better stand for the money. Makes a great double seater too. His number is 334-714-4424. He delivers them to a few places in GA each year - don't know his delivery area in Alabama. You'll not be disappointed.