I agree with comments above. My Millenniums are the most comfortable stands I own and well worth the cost. The ladder stands are every bit as comfortable as the lock ons. I have 3 Millennium Lock ons and I leave them out all season and have them locked to the tree with a heavy duty lock and cable. I also use 2 Lone Wolf style portable climbing sticks to get me up to my screw in steps. Unless they are 12' tall and carry bolt cutters, that should deter any potential thieves that want to steal those $200 suckers.

If I needed permanent style ladder stands and comfort was a top priority, I would not hesitate to buy them.