A tree stand (10) is disclosed having a top or seating portion (11) and a bottom or standing portion (12). The top portion includes cable attachment arms (13) mounted to a cantilever frame (16). The cable attachment arms are coupled to a flexible cable (14). The top portion also includes a gimbal or pivot (22) mounted distally the tree engagement portion (19) and a hanging chair or seat assembly (23) coupled to the pivot. The hanging seat assembly includes a quick connect coupler (25), a length of chain, cable, tether, rope, or the like (26) coupled at one end to the coupler, and a chair suspending frame (27) coupled to the opposite end of the chain (28).
