Wow, Loggy has changed a lot. I have an older model that predates the Legend Series. I might have to take a closer look at a new legend. I prefer to hug the tree and shimmy up it.

My two cents worth combinedgood advice above, practice also with different types of trees. Some taper much more then others thus requiring a steeper starting angle. Other trees are very naturally very slick making climbing dangerous and/or if not impossible. A certain Beach tree comes to mind. I found out I couldn't make it above 10' and had to find another tree early one morning.[:@] The last thing in to always bring an few screw in steps just in case the perfect tree has a low obstacle to over come before you can climb up.

Good luck, I always swear by my loggy.