When I do use stands I go all out. I set up several hang on stands on different locations and use such stands according to wind direction and pay attention to over use. I also use a climber when I wish to strike out and find a "hot spot" when Im hunting a lul in the season.
But I also have ground blinds, both commercial build and good old fashion branches and such. I have learned to like the blinds over stands, but thats because Im getting more and more nervose about climbing into stands. I like being up and above things, seeing rather than being seen..but Im getting concrete legs now when I climb into a stand.
Good luck...patients is really needed when hanging on a tree.