tree step placement

ok i put up this hang on stand.now i need to ask about step placement because i dont feel its safe entering and exiting this contraption.how far up past the stand do you place them?

 

I have 2 hang on stands I use & I like to have steps go at least as high as the stand plus several "screw in steps" to use as handles until I am securely in my stand.

 

i placed it to the side of the step line and im going to add some additional ones.i also purchased some ratchet binders because i dont like the slip buckel it came with.

 

you should always.....(if possible?) step down onto your platform.

 

I prefer to step up to my platform, and I screw in another step behind the tree, higher than the stand for a handle while Im getting into the stand, and I also use this to hang my gear when Im sitting.

 

Tree Steps

I prefer the steps go up high enough I can just step over onto mt stand. I am attaching a picture of what I like to do with mine.