though ive never fallen from a tree stand, I have a climber that i bought last fall. the first real time i used it hunting i didnt feel the least bit safe. I think it was user error thou as I made some adjustments later and felt safer but still not 100%. Both times I used the safety harness that came w/it.

I do have a homemade stand thats been in the same tree now for 8 yrs. I meant last yr to replace it, but never got a round tuit. I still used it but felt a little apprehensive. With this stand ive never used a harness. This year it will get replaced. Guranteed.

If I use the climber again this yr, Im switching harnesses and tie in methods.