I just put together my third HAWK Big Denali stand and second Big Denali 1.5. This was a bear to assemble like the others, but a noticed changes on this one. (1) The seat bottom no longer folds up out the way for easy entrance (2) the ladder rungs are small square and not the nice wide with grip slots (3) the brace straps are all nylon, not the 1/2 steel cable with ratchets for tensioning like my other two Big Denalis are.

Directions are not clear but it not a problem to figure it out. The stand is not as sturdy as an expensive stand should be, particularly the flip back shooting rail which is very flimsy.

I just purchased a 2nd one of these stands and the seat is as much of a bear to assemble as I remembered. Unfortunately mine did not come with enough hardware to assemble the ladder so it's off to the hardware store to buy some

First Hawk stand and I must say it will not be the last. I’ve owned several other name brand stands but this one is by far superior. I’m a big boy 6 foot 3 268 and I feel secure while sitting in this tree recliner. I’m worried I will fall asleep in this thing. Time will tell. Only complaint is towards the company. Hawk please please update the instructions. Better pictures or even a video, it’s 2023. Putting this stand together shouldn’t take over an hour not three hours. Directions are basically useless, pictures help some but not clear in my opinion. If you buy this and are doing it alone you will need a very heavy duty screwdriver for the seat and a ratchet strap for the ladder extension. All in all a solids extremely comfortable stand. Plan on buying the two man next.