[Knotter]

I know you placed the order but amazon returns everything.

I've taken big falls on climbing harnesses and i prefer them to the stupid nut cruncher harnesses you buy for hunting. i wouldn't trust those in a fall and certainly not in a situation where I'm alone.

Advantages are many but the main one - in the event of a fall... the pressure from the leg straps is on the back of your legs - not on the inside of the leg, which is very dangerous.

Another advantage, if you fall you are likely facing the tree which makes it easier to get back in the stand.

you can rig up a very nice harness, lineman's belt, and all your tethers with climbing gear for the same price as a "hunting" harness. look into it. I'm not sure where you are but I'd be happy to show you my setup if you're around calgary.