I have hunted with one since 1995 or so. I have really enjoyed it. Definitely one of the most comfortable and secure feeling stands I have sat in. I have only replaced the coated chains one time, as you would expect from the sliding up and down trees. I started out trying to bungee it all together to keep it from knocking together, but learned that all I need to do is put the rope I keep tied (so I don't ever lose the bottom while climbing) in between the two sections and then use one bungee to keep them together. Never makes a sound. Sorry if that wasn't a very good description but hopefully you get the point.

API is still around, but are made in China now.