Count me in the 30%, had a step break while I was coming down, always figured as long as I have 3 out of 4 contact points I would be able to grab on. Nope, hit the ground before I knew what happened, step was about 10 feet up. Luckily stand was next to a stream and I landed in nice soft leaves/dirt. Tore up my right arm and fingers on my left hand pretty good.

Use nothing but the strongest steps I can find now, don't care what they cost.

Also have a fear of stepping off the platform after a shot or getting ready for a shot due to the brain concentrating on something else.

Most falls are stepping on/off the stand, I know I am nervous during this.

--Bob