Our lowest stand is 20' and there is no fear of falling out. We use Gorilla hang-on's, arm and foot rests..and use full body safety harnesses. The thought of falling hasn't crossed my mind in years.

Some of our stands are pretty old, hand made ones. We have been hunting the same property for well over 18 years. So they are getting pretty old and nasty. I have a couple of new stands up, but since I move around alot from tree to tree depending on condition, i never wear a harness. I should though, really. Although I am not scared of hights since I love to climb, skydive, fly, etc. Is there a harness I can wear and put on any tree any time?

better safe than sorry.they come with deer stands when you buy them.you can go to your local wal-mart and no more than $20.00.well worth it.