I had the same problem with getting the correct angle with mine also. I ended up selling it and getting an Equalizer. While it is heavier it works like it says it will, you can start with the platform level and when you climb you crank it back to level.
This thread is 4 years old, I deleted those photos out of my account. Although, this link will take you to the blog version of this and it still has all the photos. http://www.bowhunting.com/blog-archive/post/lone-wolf-sit-climb-review.aspx