Heavy Metal Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 I've always had issues with heights. I get dizzy when I'm on a tall ladder, my roof (one story house). It was a real challenge for me to get in a tree stand when I moved to Indiana 3 years ago. Then, on the second week of hunting out of a climber, it gave way and I fell around 12 feet. Half way down the top half caught and dug in, catching the back of my knees (I was facing he tree) and swinging me upside down for the remainder of the fall. I saw my kids, my wife...a thousand images in less than a half second! I knew I was done. Actually, when I flipped upside down, I was only about 3 feet from the ground, which also had about 4 inches of fresh snow on it. I landed upside down on the back of my neck and gently rolled onto my back. The top piece that caught broke my fall and probably stopped me from having two broken legs, which I've already had by the way! I walked away...not after sitting up, thanking God and crying like a baby. LOL! Then, my neighbor who set me up with the stand and had been hunting all week with me, said "they make safety harnesses but I never thought about wearing one". THANKS ALLOT A!@#!LE!! I bought one the next day! Now, I have a two-man ladder stand. I have three harnesses for me and my boys. I didn't wear one in the ladder stand this last season. BTW, my neighbor still hunts from a climber with no harness and takes his toddlers with him. Not smart, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 When using a climber you simply move it up as you gain height adjusting it as you go for the tree diameter. Yes you attach it at the ground so your safe from the start of the climb;) I actually like the process because no matter how much of a hurry I'm in to get up there it forces me to climb slower:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widowmaker Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 Absolutely! Everytime that I climb a tree I wear the harness that came with my Summit Cobra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009 The only time I step off the ground without one is to get in my truck or a box blind. You can use them in a ladder stand, or climbing sticks or climber from the ground up, you just have to put a little effort into it. Take it from someone who lived through a broken back after falling from a stand. Don't do it MOST of the time, do it every time you leave the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzy1 Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 HEY, Yes, always. I use a hss and its worth every penny!! My 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOYTnMUZZYboy Posted March 5, 2009 Report Share Posted March 5, 2009 I always wear one. I don't want to be another number in a book. I wear the hunter safety system, it doubles as a deer drag as well. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swohiodave Posted March 9, 2009 Report Share Posted March 9, 2009 i have my seat of the pants harness and i always wear it... that being said i went to get my ladder stand yesterday. i forgot it and figured i would be alright with my friend holding the ladder at the bottom and the strap in the middle. when i unstrapped the top nothing happened, as i started climbing down boy did i get nervous as the top started leaning back away from the tree, it would have been tricky but never again without the belt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 nope. never. don't own one. of course, wyoming doesn't have any trees and i hunt out of ground blinds. my worst fall is from my lounge chair to the ground.. lol. anyone who climbs a treestand without a harness is foolish, imho. i'd never go up one without a harness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Have you guys read the comments underneath this video?? What a bunch of trash!! One person says "I love hunting accidents hahahahahaha!" Keyboard commandos.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 THAT IS A COOL IDEA GARY!:cool: I tie my two sections together so one doesn't drop (had that happen once but never again:rolleyes:) but I really like the idea of lifting up the loops. Gary you da man!!!!! Them old guys really do have some good ideas! I like it too! The worst part about coming down from the tree is trying to get my feet into those stirrups without falling backwards... even though I am wearing a harness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike13candace Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Always... I hang high in the tree... scary sometimes:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I'm referring to my little bow stands in my little muddy spots....hehe. Cut me a little slack....old habits die hard. I will no doubt wear it next year in my lock-ons. I'm just being honest, i dont always wear my seatbelt, and i know i wont always wear a harness in a 12 foot stand. But, hey, i'm coming around slowly! Redkneck <-- Stubborn I too wasnt wearing a harness when I was desending my 15 foot ladder stand last year and the stand folded in half sending me to the ground. I broke my back also at my l1 it can HAPPEN to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinois59 Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 I put it on before I leave the house. I connect at the base of the tree and slide the knot up the life line. I didnt always wear it when i was younger because it was just a waist strap. With the full body harnesses now they are so safe and comfortable why wouldnt everyone wear one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I use a hunter safety system and I now get nervous if I get up in a tree without it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yooperkenny Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Yes I do every time. Loggy Bayou Transformer harness with safety line/prussic knot so I'm attached from the moment I leave the ground... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 I have to get an extension for my hunter safety harness. there's one treestand that i've moved and it's now turning into a better spot and it was practically my best spot before. well the new construction of it makes it hard to use a short harness and still move around; so i don't wear it at times. i think it's about time i get an extension and make it work or not go in the stand. - Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt or be Hunted Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 i need 2 use 1 i think i will this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverBottom Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 My wife keeps me honest, If she has to wear one then so do I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossyhorn Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I really dont. I know I am putting myself in danger. As a matter of fact I have two that came with my tree stand but have only taken one with me twice. This year is different though. I am married and have a good job. I wear a belt on the job why not while hunting. I fell at work about 3 weeks ago coming down my ladder. I got lucky and rolled when I hit. I was hurting a few days but was not hurt bad. I want to get a HSS Vest because the two I have suck for hunting. They are cheap and when I draw my bow back it my arms get stuck. I know that doesnt validate not using it but this year I will use on. You guys can hold me to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Boy Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 always wanted to, but the ones that come with the stands are a joke and impossible to get on quickly and easily. Thankfully, my girlfriend nagged at me to wear one as well as my mom so I said, Fine, that's what I want for my birthday. My girlfriend bought me a hunter's safety system vest! Quick, easy, comfortable, and safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 nope, never have.....dont really know what else to say in this post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 For those that do not please continue to do so and try and beat gravity. Whilst you do that please: Please put me in your last will & testament; just leave me your hunting stuff; your wife too if she is good looking and can cook:eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 For those that do not please continue to do so and try and beat gravity. Whilst you do that please: Please put me in your last will & testament; just leave me your hunting stuff; your wife too if she is good looking and can cook:eek: but all my hunting stuffs in my first will..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tecumseh Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 I wouldn't get in a tree without one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I wonder what the 'advantage' is to those that opt not to use safety devices? I see nil benefit to avoiding their use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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