X-Stand Treestands was developed in 2001. X-Stand holds several patents in the industry, and the designs are unique and hands down the highest quality hunting gear in the industry. X-Stand made its mark with its patented X- 1 climber that still holds the title as the lightest treestand in the world. The X-1 frame has a unique design, formed from a single piece of 6061 T6 “U” channel aluminum, that crosses itself in the back creating the “X” shape that X-Stand gets its name from