If you want to hang a stand as safely as possible and the tree allows, bring along a CLIMBER stand as well. Attach a hoist rope to your Loc-On stand, and climb up to hunting height. You can then hoist your Loc-On up and you' ll have a nice stable platform to simply stand on while you attach your Loc-On.

If the tree doesn' t allow that, a good way si to get a lineman' s belt.........it wraps around the tree and attches to your hips. You can stand on your climbing sticks with your hands free with your weight against the belt.