Your friend is correct, you MUST use a second strap when using a hook system on any treestand. This is why I prefer not using the hooks. I can do the same thing better with less (in my mind anyway). So - this is why I do what I do.

The Cam system to be used on a stand is already patent pending. We will be looking into this in the future. I tested using a single cam system (the same one used on the sticks) on a stand this year. It works, but we need a beefier version for a stand, and two of them. Should work great!

Todder out...