I lost my then favorite lockon to theft many years ago. It was my lucky stand and I think we all know how that goes...LOL I was really upset and never had a problem before. Now when I leave a stand in place I lock them to the tree with a double loop 3/8 aircraft cable and a combo lock. It could be cut off but would take some pretty serious effort. It is a chance I take but the risk reward is tolerable from my way of thinking.