I dont like heights either. I have 5 ladder stands ranging from 9' to the seat, to 12' to the seat. I tink I could go higher if I had a box blind, or something around me. Someone mentioned one of those 2 man ladder stands that has some kind of blind that you can put around the top. I have thought abouit getting one of those, but wouldnt it be hard to draw your bow with a burlap enclosure around you, and not hit the rail?