"I always push a rope a head of me with my climber. "

AMEN, BROTHER!

Wear 'em going up and down. This is the time they'r eneeded the MOST! Once I get my stand locked in and on the tree....I feel good about it (Mind you I'm ALWAYS strapped)....but going up and down is the time for accidents.

Wear the harness....for your family.

Jeff