Afraid of heights is not a good term. A better term would be I respect heights. Every one feels uneasy when elevated off the ground but can feel more comfortable in a stand by knowing yourstand and how to operate it safely. Also always inspect your stand for defects, cracks, loosenutsor bolts before every use and I do mean every use. You can never be too safe! And always use a saftey harness, if you get to your stand and realize you leftyour harness in the truck orhome go back and get it. If not, STAY ON THE GROUND. My rope I use tu pull up my bow is 25 feet long, as Igo up with my climber I know when to stopwhen my bow lifts off the ground. 25 feet maybe to high for some but it works well with me. Again I'm not afraid of heights but I do respectit. Maybe climbing 110 foot woodutility poles for many years gave me that respect. Overall climb to the height that feels most comfortable for you and always climb safely.