As I said, I don't use a climber, but I've got a 20' loop of heavy duty climbing rope that I loop around the tree and knot the free end to a close length and then lock the 'beaner on the inside loop. I can then do a lumberjack style lean and have both hands free to hang stands or steps. All I risk that way is a bloody nose from smacking my face into the side of the tree.
BTW, supaarcher, remember there are things far worse than dying. How about a lifetime of paralysis with no way to hunt? Constant pain that makes every position and movement torture? Being young only means you've possibly got longer to suffer.