I would highly recommend a sling type seat. All of the others are nowhere near as comfortable. I prefer Muddy's for the comfort and value. I normally climb all of my ladders about this time of the year and replace ratchet straps as needed (probably every 2-3 years). I have a few that I have added chains and turnbuckles, and they last a lot longer. I try to loosen them up and twist them or move them up or down a bit before they grow into the tree every few years.