RE: ALWAYS USE YOUR FULL BODY HARNESS, EVEN WHEN CLIMBING!!
I hope Richard makes a full recovery.
I use a climber every hunt and it's easy to develop a false sense of security. I fight it and attatch my harness to the tree when I step up on to the platform. I figure it takes me about 60 seconds longer to climb 20ft when attatched. Tying the parts to each other should be a no- brainer.
Gravity never sleeps, always use a harness.