hutchies Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 I was reading the post about What would you do if the tree fell. How many of you actually do wear a harness? I was surprised to see people saying that they don't wear one at all. When I setup my Lock-on stands I make sure and take a good sized rope and tie it so all I have to so is get in and hook on instead of having to mess with getting the rope hooked around everytime. I do wear one but I admit occasionally I get out there and realize I forgot it but that is not gonna stop me from getting up in the tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Re: Do you wear a harness? All the time, unless I am in my climber........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion_70 Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Re: Do you wear a harness? I wear a harness or belt pretty much anytime I'm up there.. better safe than sorry.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfletch7441 Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Re: Do you wear a harness? I'm like Hutchies. I try to wear one every time I get in the stand, but sometimes I forget it. I'm hoping to get a new one this year, one of the vest type harnesses with leg straps. Right now I just have and upper body harness that is a pain to put on with the straps and buckles. If you don't wear one, you'd better start before it's too late. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Re: Do you wear a harness? Yep, I wear one. I use to not but have long since changed that. Life is to important to be proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted October 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Re: Do you wear a harness? I never used to wear one but I have a reason to. My wife and kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SRA Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Re: Do you wear a harness? no....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIwhitetailhunter Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Re: Do you wear a harness? If I'm hunting off the ground, the harness goes on. All it takes is one fall to ruin your life and the life of those who love you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vagobbln Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Re: Do you wear a harness? Absolutely! Had a safety belt save my hide as I rolled down the highway three times in a Toyota. I expect the safety harness to do the same if I happen to fall out of a tree. I love my baby's daddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griz Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Re: Do you wear a harness? Yes! I wear one all the time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newarcher Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Re: Do you wear a harness? Without exception..... Forget shoulder harnesses (you can easily slide out of them during/after a fall) and belts (break ribs and/or cause internal injuries during a fall and then suffocate....all if you are right side up). Get a good harness....I wear SOP. For the one that said no, I think you have a pic of nice looking kid on your post that looks like a son. How will you teach him to hunt if you are dead or paralyzed? How would it feel to never play ball with him again? Do it guys, it is common sense. I just watched a video on line of a guy free climb a 400 vertical cliff....sometimes completely leaving the mountain to jump to a crevice. He died while slack line jumping shortly thereafter. We are human and we slip, we fall, we trip.....luck will catch up with you sooner or later. New Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted October 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Re: Do you wear a harness? Actually it is his daughter in that pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Re: Do you wear a harness? I wear one 95% of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Re: Do you wear a harness? its like putting on your seat belt when going on the highway. So yes I put it on when elevated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvDog Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Re: Do you wear a harness? I wear one no matter what type of stand I'm hunting from; hangon, ladder, or climber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mnarcher Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Re: Do you wear a harness? I wear one each time I climb up in my stand. If I forget to bring it I hunt on the ground. I have two boys and I will not make the mistake that others have made by not wearing one. Also it makes me feel safer when I am up 20'. I even use it in my climber once I am at the height that I need to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SRA Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Re: Do you wear a harness? [ QUOTE ] For the one that said no, I think you have a pic of nice looking kid on your post that looks like a son. How will you teach him to hunt if you are dead or paralyzed? How would it feel to never play ball with him again? [/ QUOTE ] i have wore a safety belt b4......and maybe i need to be slapped around a bit for not using one.... but correct me if i'm wrong.....do not most accidents happen climbing up the tree and then climbing down??? how do you use your safety belt then??? my stands are well maintained... i use 2 ratchet straps for each stand.... i know accidents can and will happen......the best fall restraint i've seen yet is the one by Fall Guy......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted October 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Re: Do you wear a harness? What if you are turning around for a shot behind you and you step off the platform? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SRA Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Re: Do you wear a harness? i usually watch my feet........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Re: Do you wear a harness? YES ALL THE TIME! And no comment on the ones that dont! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreeStandBowHunter Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Re: Do you wear a harness? [ QUOTE ] i have wore a safety belt b4......and maybe i need to be slapped around a bit for not using one.... but correct me if i'm wrong.....do not most accidents happen climbing up the tree and then climbing down??? how do you use your safety belt then??? [/ QUOTE ] Do you want slapped now or later . I use a Summit full body harness that comes with the climbing rope as well. So as you shimmy up the tree, you are secured so if something slips, your still good. So I guess that answers that question ....next? I always wear one, even in a climber. The other year, I got about 6 ft off the ground and realized I didn't tie on my backpack to my hoist. So instead of coming back down the correct way, I stooped down to my lower platform and bent down to reach. Well after I reached about 4 ft, I plumped to the dirt. Was sorta funny but just imagine had I been higher. Face it folks, for the most part, hunters are safe in a stand because they know what will happen if they are not. But I guarntee, at least once you are going to try something dangerous and that is when "It's" going to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SRA Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Re: Do you wear a harness? wow........i didn't know they came with climbing ropes....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SRA Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Re: Do you wear a harness? what do you do if the rope gets tangled around your head and you happen to slip off your tree step right then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reloader Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Re: Do you wear a harness? [ QUOTE ] i have wore a safety belt b4......and maybe i need to be slapped around a bit for not using one.... but correct me if i'm wrong.....do not most accidents happen climbing up the tree and then climbing down??? how do you use your safety belt then??? my stands are well maintained... i use 2 ratchet straps for each stand.... i know accidents can and will happen......the best fall restraint i've seen yet is the one by Fall Guy......... [/ QUOTE ] That is partialy true but it is actualy the transitions, steping from whatever ladder you use into the stand and back out to the ladder where accidents most often occur. Or by standing and trying to change feet position while focused ona deer like Hutchies mentioned. A properly placed harness line can be attached once at the top of your ladder/steps before you step into the stand itself and then unhooked when back on the ladder for the climb down. This is obviously different for climbing stands. They also have special clips that allow you to move them up and down a rope alongside your ladder and will bind to catch you if you fall while climbing. Or for those of us who can't afford the clips a "prusik" knot in a short length of rope attached to your harness does the same thing. I use at least a belt system in any elevated situation but a harness would be more comfortable fall or not.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Re: Do you wear a harness? Hey, if anyone is going to give SRA the beating he deserves, let me do it, it's a shorter drive for me, and I kinda what do anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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