Folding the bench seat "up" when the stand is attached to the tree gives more space on the platform for movement. This does not work for me since my bow limbs are too narrow, if that's what it's designed to do. I believe there is a place on the floor of the stand that is designed to hold your bow (pic). Even though this may not be ideal if one always stands up when exiting and is kind of noisy, just make sure to turn the ratchet "quietly". To increase safety, I also attached a 600 lb ratchet strap to the stand. While it sounds uncomfortable when you have to keep your feet still for long periods of time, it is an easy fix and does not come at the expense of the stand. Here is what you will get after After 5 hours of sitting on this seat, it feels like you're sitting on a board. It took me about two hours in the stand to notice that the seat had a thin cushion. I was happy with how everything turned out. To set it up efficiently, I followed YouTube videos so I wasn't constantly climbing and descending. In comparing its weight to a climbing tree stand, the ladder has four steps, and it isn't as heavy as some ladders. Take care with how you pack the brush so that it doesn't get stuck. It packs up well for transportation, and you can sling it over a large pack and carry it for about 509 yards. About 30 minutes) and take it A little bit faster, perhaps, with more practice. I've been out in this stand more than a few times. All in all, we loved the stand and would bring extra padding if we were going to sit for a long time. Make the seat more comfortable by adding more padding. Also, I like to stand and look at the tree from behind very often when the seat is. The seat which I bought from Lone Wolf Custom Gear I stacked on top of the OEM In particular, the Icebreaker Boot blankets were an essential part of my decision to go with this stand rather than the smaller Assault stand. They should replace the seats with better ones for the price they are charging. There are some unpleasant things about the seat pad. Now I only hang a few! You've made a huge improvement there! The first deer I have taken from a treestand was yesterday and the first buck I have taken with a longbow. You will love the lighter weight of the Lone Wolf! like the EZ hang because it is so easy to set up! In the past, I hung 12 F bombs per set. I made an attempt to hang it, but it was very difficult. Although I am used to backpack hunting, and I have a fantastic Kifaru pack, even with that it was hard to carry in and out of the tree. This made it especially difficult for me to hang and bang. Fits standard LWD 40 S&W threaded barrels 9/16 x 24 models G22, 23, 24, 27, 35.In the past year, I've become more familiar with treestands.Will not fit any standard LWD 9mm barrels threaded 1/2 x 28 models 17,17L,19,26,34.Tactical or long slides (Glock 34/35/24/17L). 115 grain, light loads, or other weak ammo is known to not work.Light loads or reduced power ammunition may not run reliably. We highly recommend the use of LWD stainless guide rod and ISMI reduced power recoil springs with this product.Fits standard LWD 9mm barrels threaded 1/2 x 28 models G17, 17L, 19, 26, 34.System that delivers maximum performance at 1/2 the cost of similar *Lone Wolf Distributors provides a quality engineered light weight Popular choices are "Smile, Wait for Flash" and "Warning, Lead Poisoning" around the muzzle. Want your compensator custom engraved? Check out our custom engraving options here. Realigned quickly providing faster accurate follow up shots. The result allows the shooters sights to remain on target or Redirection of gas vertically provides a genuine reduction in muzzle Compensator offers a unique advantage to the discriminating competitive