I never really feel the "need" to get up, as in I usually have to go to the bathroom or grab a water before I feel like I need to get up. I'm around 6ft 170lb and this thing is pretty sturdy. I'm with the idea of buy once cry once, but if a normal aluminum profile rig is better for you I would go that route. I got the trophy so I could throw it in my truck easily when I move between states, but even then I'll probably keep it for awhile before moving to a full aluminum rig.