Glad your alright.
I use ladder stands myself. I replaced the rachet straps this yr as the old ones were a few yrs old. Got the stands put up with the new rachet straps and really didn't like them. They were thinner than the other straps yet rated for the same load. Went this past weekend and bought some more straps to use that were more heavy duty looking.
I am sure they would be fine but being thinner I didn't like much. The trees do sway in the wind and don't need the straps rubbing and breaking premature.
If anything I will be more at ease in my mind.
Your right your family expects you to go hunting and come home safe and sound.