Hope that made sense. I probably should draw a diagram. Because when i let the stand down one hand is pushing the ladder away from the tree the other is paying out rope letting it slide thru my hand until the ladder is at such an angle i need both hands. It goes quick and without crashing..

Duh.......get out of your stand you dummy and snap a picture!!!!
Geeez.....heck i ain't seeing any deer anyhow.