I've been using an API Grand Slam for about 20 years. I love it. Instead of having a cable, it has a plastic coated motorcycle chain which really grabs the tree well. It has a padded seat back that I found got in the way, so I cut it off. I don't sit down much anyway.
http://www.basspro.com/API-Outdoors...eme-Climbing-Treestand/product/10211849/
