My brother-in-law has sort of given up hunting, so he's given me his older API Grand Slam climber. This stand was made in the late 90s, and I think it was one of the first API's made in aluminum (and was made in the USA I believe too).

Compared with Summit, which I know best, I'll say this about the API Grand Slam: it's a very comfortable stand once it's on the tree, but it doesn't pack as neatly, tightly, or quietly as a Summit no matter how many cinch straps I put on this thing.

What's the general opinion of this stand?

What has become of the API company?