RE: Help with attaching my Lone Wolf Alpha Hang on stand
I own an Alpha hang on, and have never used the EZ hook that came with it... I feel it's probably the easiest fixed position stand I've ever hung, and the hook is simply not necessary. Plus, if I recall correctly, it does limit using the offset bracket somewhat... that may be why I stowed it right away.
First off, make sure you've got a really good harness with d-loop attachments so that you can affix your safety belt like a lineman's belt. If you've got one of those, hanging the stand is an absolute cinch (actually, it's pretty easy to hang any stand as long as you've got one of those).
Just be sure that you tighten the straps holding the stand around the tree with the platform UP, and then when you lower the platform it tightens them even further.