I use mine on all of my lock-on stands but only for the first 3-4 steps. I just remove them every time I leave. I can't remember who makes the ones I have but they are the type that has the rope inside another rope with a loop on one end and you cinch it tight. Haven't had any problems yet (knock knock). Been using them a few years. Makes it a "little" more difficult for someone to "use" or steal my stand and I do emphasize little.