Please check your stands!!
I was hanging a last second set-up today and using an old stand I've had for 10 years or more. I don't remember the brand but it's a good stand and been taken down and stored in a dry barn in the off season. I looked it over but didn't see any problems.
20+ feet up I step over into my stand and POP! A link in the chain snapped! Thank God for a harness! I've seen a few posts about not wearing one this year and never thought about leaving the ground without mine. My 17 year old son was standing at the base of the tree and, after seeing this, I don't think I will have to remind him to wear his either.
It's totaly your choice but the next time you think about climbing, imagine your child, spouse, or parent standing there watching you fall to your death.
It's not all about falling out of a stand. If you have a piece of equipment fail like this YOU WILL FALL. The links looked fine. Pics are on my phone and I'll post them tomorrow after I get back with NEW chains for all our stands.