i just use a peice of braided cable and a lock.. anyone can cut through anything if they want it bad enough. I figure, why spend another 10-20bucks just to have that cut or stolen also. The little cable and locks I use mainly only stop someone thats just walking by. Someone can always come back with better tools. Ive had 2 stands stolen in the past 7 years. I use alot of hang on stands now and just remove the bottom 2 steps. But again, someone can always come back with tree pegs and steal it....

locks only stop honest thiefs[8D]