Their platform is big enough to move around when standing and turn different ways without looking down to at your feet or rubbing cables making unwanted noise. Plus the platform is adjustable to make it level regardless how true the tree trunk is, the seat also has this adjustment on it. The seat is a good height, me being 6' and there are no squeaks when moving around,and going from sitting to standing...it is the best stand I have had..2 large hang-on and one hand climber and looking to buy another..Roy