SEAT-O-THE-PANTS is top of the line. Ameristep makes one for about $60 in most sporting goods stores, but Walmart has the same thing for $20....

All in all, be glad you didn't fall....a safety harness is as vital a tool in a treestand as is your bow. I would definetly avoid a waist type harness and opt for a full upperbody restraint system.

I'm sure glad you didn't become a statistic! At least you now realize the importance of safety and plan to do something about it.