I will add my $.02, I used to roof and thought that the tree stand would be a piece of cake. I tried it out in the backyard and it was a little nerve racking but keeping with it, just like roofing, you get used to it. The other thing I would recommend it to use the safety harness and at a low height go ahead and hang from it, helps to build the confidence, much like leaning out the first time you rappel. Just want to get the trust level up for the equipment. Hang in there!

uh - I mean good luck.