I use a linemans rope when setting my sticks and stand. Came in handy on opening day too. I had gotten my sticks set up and had went down to untangle the pull rope for my stand. When climbing back up as I was pushing off the 2nd stick to the 3rd it kicked out on me. The linemans rope did its job, I slid myself back down to the first stick and then reset the 2nd. I was feeling a little rushed, had a mental lapse and just didnt get my stick tight enough. Lesson learned and thankful for my Treehopper linemans belt!