Since now 3 years I use this tree stand. From the basic principle of this tree stand, I am completely convinced and highly recommend this also continues. I have never had any problems during setup or with the stability. Since I always befülle the water reservoir during the service life of water, is the degradation of the tree to the emptying of the reservoir. Here I have, like many others, so my problems ... Swinging back and forth, head over ... a residual water always remains. I let the stand then always be two or three weeks in a well-ventilated place and trying the last remnants with a few leaves absorb kitchen roll. This point is the only downside. Otherwise, the tree stand makes a very solid and well-made impression.
From my side I would like to make a recommendation.