Deepdiver,Have you looked at ladder stands? The 2 man stands are rated for 500 pounds,are a heck of a lot easier to get into and out of,and the better ones really give you a confident feeling of security. As far as safety harnesses,The hunters safety system is THE BEST on market! The first time you try to put on safety harness in dark you will realize how much easier they are to put on. Do yourself a favor and try a ladder stand 1 time and you'll see what I'm talking about.