Some of you may remember , a year or two ago when I purchased a HSS Harness and ran some tests.
For those who were not here, what I did was hook up my stand in the yard just high enough my feet would not touch the ground when suspended.
Oh and I had a helper..do not try this alone!!
My findings was ..its harder than you may thing to get back on the stand.
for me I found that if I got my self turned around(facing the tree) I had a lot more control. I also found that it takes some effort to get that little suspension strap hooked up . for leg relief.
I think if you have never tried this ..YOU SOULD. I feel that for me ..if I fall I have a lot more knowledge and understanding of what to do and it will save my life.
Two important things : Attach the strap high above your head so that if you fall your still with the stand not below it.
Another factor for me is :make sure that harness fits properly . youll find your HOO Hoos in a heap of trouble if that harness has em bound up
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AND PLEASE PLEASE USE AN APPROVED HARNESS!!!!!
I also tested the one I had been using for 10-15 years..it was one of those kind that when around your shoulders and waist. not the legs.
what I found was if I ever fell using it I would be DEAD.