Most of the suggestions I've heard are very good, except (andI'm not picking on you) GMMAT telling you to put your feet "outside" of the platform when adjusting the angle of the platform (this is not an easy move!)once you're in the air. Do NOT do it this way! You're just inviting problems doing this.Trust me, you want your feet in the same position as when you're climbing.It gives you much better control of the platform.I've done this MANY times over7 years of using this stand.
Here are a few other little, but good, idea's for your stand. First I took a flat file and filed the "gripper" (seat and platform) to give it a "no joke" grip on the tree (especially when they're wet). The platformcomes from a mold, and isn't that pointy.Second, I painted (red) the outer edge of the platform so I can tell (even in the dark) where the edge is.I also added a piece of tubing which I slit lenght wise and added it to the platform to keep the two sections from making noise against each other when packing it. As previously said, added padded backpack straps for more comfy carrying, and I use the Wolf Jaws to hold my split limb bow (Vectrix) in the bow holder.