Not to be disrespectful, but to be more accurate, it sounds more like he doesn't have confidence in the cable. If so, I can understand that. Many years ago I recall looking at those thin cables and wondering "Those little cables are suppose to hold me while I'm 20ft. up a tree?" LOL!

Solocamcan had a idea, but instead of "lowering" the stand, just add one or two more steps and step down on the stand. You're suppose to do this anyway as it's more safe.

Loc-On treestand company went out of business, but then was back in the game! Look up "Loc-On" treestands. They have some models where the floor platform isn't help up by cable.

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