Going to a .75, used either as a saddle platform or as a conventional tree stand.
This has me questioning what type of harness to use in conventional mode. Some guys are using their saddle, a rock-climbing harness or Dryad harness in a tree stand. These will give you a front connection point when used facing away from the stand. But you will also have a similar issue standing on a platform when facing away from the tree. @John RB made a good point of always be prepared in the event of something breaking.
I found this video and it does not look like a front connection point is a good idea to me. I do not like the quality of the product but a harness like the XOP Mondo may be the better choice.
This has me questioning what type of harness to use in conventional mode. Some guys are using their saddle, a rock-climbing harness or Dryad harness in a tree stand. These will give you a front connection point when used facing away from the stand. But you will also have a similar issue standing on a platform when facing away from the tree. @John RB made a good point of always be prepared in the event of something breaking.
I found this video and it does not look like a front connection point is a good idea to me. I do not like the quality of the product but a harness like the XOP Mondo may be the better choice.