This person said it nicer than what I would have. You're lucky to still be alive. A safety vest and a lifeline for a total of 200 bucks is definetly worth buying to prevent the accident that happened to you. Please learn from this man's error of not taking the proper precautions before using a lock-on stand and climbing steps. What does matter is that you are ok, but this lecture is known as tough love. Be safe my friend and to the rest of you all.