louie6014

Looking at these two stands and cant decide, the realtree outfitter bushmaster has a 20x28" plat form, and a strap style seat (might get in the way) weighs in at 18 lbs. Vs the open shot that has a more sit on top/ flip up and lean against seat, 4" less plat form, but drops its weight down to 15 lbs. Looked at them hard and thats the major differneces, cant see anything else that would "bother" me. Also im 6' tall, bout 210lbs, descent shape. Bow hunt only. Close to the same price also... Info... comments.. thanks in advance

VAhuntr

First off let me say that I do not have any experience with the Open Shot. But I do have quite a bit with the Bushmaster. My first Summit climber was a steel Bushmaster. Great stand that was easy to pack(but was heavy), pretty darn comfortable, and was really secure in the tree. I sold that stand for an aluminum Viper when they came out. Recently, I bought a Bushmaster top section and use it when I do not want the front rail of the Viper.

For me it would boil down to comfort while on stand. If I'm not comfortable I get restless....and that is no good when you are deer hunting. IMO the Bushmaster seat looks as if it would be more comfortable and the extra platform size would be a plus.