mag1 Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 I'm looking for a safety harness. I've been ground hunting, but bought a used hang on. Any thing that i should look for in a safety harness? I've been watching E-bay, lots of different ones out there. I'm on a budget, but still need to be safe. - I was looking at some of the Gorilla's, Summit's, lone wolf. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: Safety Harness Suggestions Not sure what your budget is but when it comes to safety guys tend to be real cheap. Got to look at the big picture, how much do you value your life? Its not a scare tactic its just we seem to spend so much on hunting gear we overlook the very thing that will keep us hunting for many years to come! I have a HSS Pro Series vest and love it, Gorilla and Summit make some great vests too. Stay away from just a chest strap and get a full body that supports your lower body. Be safe out there and be careful what you buy on ebay. Someone could be pawning off one that has been tested or outdated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: Safety Harness Suggestions I bought a Summit SOP, not sure which model, think it was around $35-$40. This will be my first year using it, but I think I am gonna like it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bow Hunter Derek Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: Safety Harness Suggestions I am a self proclaimed spokesman for treestand safety. I fell last year and my Summit S.O.P. saved my life. Whatever brand you buy be sure it is a FULL body harness. Not a chest harness and not a belt harness. But the most important factor is what you buy is buy one that you will USE. It serves no purpose laying in the back of your truck. That being said, I prefer the Summit S.O.P. I'm partial to it because I can attest to the fact that they work. But Hunter's Safety and others now make some fine harnesses. I may note that while a quality harness will set you back some money (I think I paid around $75 for my original S.O.P.), compare that with the cost of a hospital visit, long term rehab, or 6 feet under. On top of that, I know in the case of Summit, if you fall while wearing their harness., they send you a new harness for free. Makes the initial investment easier to swallow, should you ever fall. Good luck and be safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: Safety Harness Suggestions Derek is exactly right, thing of the cost of not having a vest......picture your family at your funeral. I know its harsh to think that way but you have to be safe in the woods, take no chances and live to hunt another day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: Safety Harness Suggestions Summit Seat-Of-The-Pants harnesses are about the best there is. Hunters Safety System is also a great one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DaveGP Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: Safety Harness Suggestions summit S.O.P. thats all their is to say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: Safety Harness Suggestions This may be reaching but now a days most stand companys include a harness with there stands. There are some folks who have a few of them brand new never used from buying multiple stands. I also know some guys will just give it to you. I got mine this way from another forum member, as did my brother recently. They posted it for free to the 1st one who repied. I got lucky. Never hurts to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnatecsteve Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: Safety Harness Suggestions I just bought a Gorilla Deluxe vest, it seems to be made really well and is comfortable. As far as how it works....I hope I never have the chance to tell you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo_hunter Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Re: Safety Harness Suggestions [ QUOTE ] summit S.O.P. thats all their is to say! [/ QUOTE ] very true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Re: Safety Harness Suggestions [ QUOTE ] I'm looking for a safety harness. [/ QUOTE ] Then you've come to the right place [ QUOTE ] Any thing that i should look for in a safety harness? [/ QUOTE ] Yes...FREE [ QUOTE ] I'm on a budget, but still need to be safe. [/ QUOTE ] We've all been there ...and Your absolutely right!!! I have a full body harness in the garage that will no longer be used since I bought a Hunters Safety System Bowhunter harness a couple weeks ago. PM me if your interested...the shipping will be about $5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterfisherman Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Re: Safety Harness Suggestions I am right there with you. I gave some away on another site. This is so important and some guys just don't see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Re: Safety Harness Suggestions I have a harness available to if you cant get one ... Pm me your addy and I wll send it to you ... its the 4 point harness that comes with the ladder stands ... it works ... thats all that matters ... let me know if you dont get one. and please dont get in a tree without one. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Re: Safety Harness Suggestions Great to see guys helping out others, this is what makes the place so great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mag1 Posted September 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Re: Safety Harness Suggestions I knew I'd start something with this post. It's great to see the concern that has been mentioned. While I wouldn't get into a tree with out some sort of safety harness, I figured it was time to get a real one. I've used a double boline knot tied to a tree, with some mod's to hold me in the correct position. We used these for chair evacutations when I was on Ski Patrol back in the 80's. They work great, but a real harness would be better. I've pm'd one of the guys, so, I should have one soon. I havn't been able to get into the woods yet, as I've just moved. Another 1.5 weeks before i get out for the 1st time. Got to get me a doe in our earn-a-buck zones this year. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckNrut Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Re: Safety Harness Suggestions I like the "idiot proof" harness that comes with Rivers Edge tree stands. Everything is labeled. I use two mountain climbing clips to lock myself in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Re: Safety Harness Suggestions I ordered a Hunter Safety System Bow Vest in Hardwoods HD. Can't wait to try it. I tried one on at the DU Festival in Oshkosh and really like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderhunt4 Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Re: Safety Harness Suggestions [ QUOTE ] I bought a Summit SOP, not sure which model, think it was around $35-$40. This will be my first year using it, but I think I am gonna like it!! [/ QUOTE ] I bought a SOP last year. It is not cumbersome and seems like a secure product. I also just bought the climbing system that secures your climb and descent from a tree stand...I felt it was a good investment considering many falls occur from climbing in/out of the stand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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