I' m weird when it comes to this area. I always wear my safety belt, but on real windy days, i have more of a fear of the tree uprooting and me getting crushed when it falls, than I ever had of falling out of it. My first treestand was a baker mighty mite....if anyone remembers that. I will say that the first few trips up the tree to shoot preseason get me a little nervous but after a few rounds of shooting, I' m fine.