Bmott, I recommend the vest style fall restraint. It's safe and very easy to put on. I started with the harness type until my son-in-law purchased the vest harness. The loose harness is a pain in the butt to get into when it's dark and you're in a hurry to get on stand. Straps want to turn and tangle. With the vest there are three plastic buckles to snap and you are ready to roll. Cabela's and Bass Pro both have youth size vests and they are well worth the cost for tree stand safety.