I like my trigger stick, I don't notice any noise at all and they are very steady, for me.
I use the tripod a lot in the sitting height, I like it because I sit back into things and many times have brush around and grasses or just areas I can not place the call quickly. If while calling if I have a coyote come in from another direction I can leave the tri pod sticks standing and just lift the gun off them and they don't fall over. They also allow me to balance the gun and let me hold it to my shoulder with one hand while allowing me to control call or use hand call. This allows little movement to get back down on the gun for a shot. But they are a little heavier than some other sticks.
