Hi guys,

been lurking and reading for awhile, finally have a question.

I am going to try a climbing tree stand for the first time ever this season. It was a cheaper steel one, just to see if I like this type of hunting b4 a bigger investment of a lighter aluminum variety.

Now I have read thru the manual and it comes with a full body harness with a tether that attaches to the tree slightly above the stand. From reading threads here and other sites I think I get the gist of what I am looking to do. What I was wondering was:

Do you have any tips or advice for a beginner at this.
Any info you really wish you knew b4 your 1st climb?

One thing I was wondering is... in the event of a stand failure, how does one remove oneself from a suspended flailing in air position? Maybe there is a simple answer but I am not sure. Was thinking of tying an additional rope near me with some loops pre-tied, or something.

TIA