Forester,
Thanks for that information about that other thread, It answered a lot of my questions, and I think I will go ahead in purchase the fourth Lone Wolf climbing stick, so that I do not keep to my name " BrokenArrow 1", I do use a HSS, and a lineman's belt, I never used branches, because I've heard to many guys falling because the branch broke. You can play poker only so long, and you're bound to get a losing hand sometime if you know what I mean.
The old saying safe rather than sorry.
Thank you to all of you for your information
I like the idea of adding a stirrup with a piece a rope to the first step. The reason for the Lone Wolf climbing sticks is safety, I work in archery department, and I hear all the stories. I hear nothing but great things about the Lone Wolf climbing sticks from guys that use them.
The best piece of equipment to have him using anything to climb a tree is your brain, of course if it's used. I never fail to use the three-point contact system even though I have my HSS, and lineman's belt on.
Thanks again
Carl