mike Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 That time of year again and I thought I would just say remember your safety systems folks! I had a close call yesterday while trimming a stand and about went off a 20 ft ladder stand! Luckily my arm got caught in the top of the stand, pulled my shoulder muscles pretty bad and bruised up my fore arm but thats pretty minor compared to what could have happened! So for yours and your family sake remember your safety gear friends and good luck this season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 i can't imagine being in a stand without a harness. of course, some folks still don't put on their seatbelt either. so be it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I like having that harness on. Makes me feel good in a tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted October 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 stevebeilgard said: i can't imagine being in a stand without a harness. of course, some folks still don't put on their seatbelt either. so be it. Do you use them on the job too then Steve? I have always used a harness in hang on and climbing stands but never really on the ladder stands before. With the shooting rail around I guess can give you a false sense of security possibly. i wear one pretty religioously now but when trimming yesterday I didn't for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Yup.. had my HSS on tonight in fact Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Sauceman Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Don't have one...Anyone have one used in an XL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 your TMA harnesses that come with your newly purchased stands get pretty big or small to fit just about anyone. I've got maybe five extra and will give one to anyone who doesn't have one. However, I'd recommend getting a nice one that you'll want to wear like from Summit, HSS, or Muddy. harnesses are like seat belts at first they can seem to be a pain, but you get used to wearing it. then you get so it's just something you do regardless. most people probably climb a treestand with nothing and expect to hook up to the tree when they get to the top. well to make sure you don't slip halfway up and get hooked by one of the steps wear a lineman's belt. if you don't have one look into getting one. a lone wolf hang-on i purchased even came with one, which gives me a whole new respect for Lone Wolf. I can't imagine how one could not afford to get even the simplest yet completely sufficient harness, but as I said if you're some how that in need then PM me and I'll send you one if I've still got one left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNTINGMAN Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I never use my climbing stand without one,I'm attached from the time I leave the ground until the time I hit the ground again. I have used my ladder stand without it once,I didn't feel comfortable without it and climbed back down and hunted from the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDAWG Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I've got a TMA safety harness that came with my new ladder stand. I'd be willing to give to someone in need. I use a HSS so I don't need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDAWG Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 PM me if you need it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I have to admit, I dont wear one nearly as much as I should. I have a nice one too... Good post. Ill toss mine in the truck and be sure to have it on this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newarcher Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Like some others, I never leave the ground without it. For those that say "I climb a ladder stand so I don't need one"....equipment breaks...not often but it breaks. Wear it--it's a virtual guarantee that you will need it someday and when you do you will be really happy you had it. New Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Newarcher said: For those that say "I climb a ladder stand so I don't need one"....equipment breaks...not often but it breaks. Boots get wet, people get distracted, etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 mike said: Do you use them on the job too then Steve? I have always used a harness in hang on and climbing stands but never really on the ladder stands before. With the shooting rail around I guess can give you a false sense of security possibly. i wear one pretty religioously now but when trimming yesterday I didn't for some reason. yes, i do wear one on the job. about every time i get on a roof. if the house is a 1 story i generally don't, as any fall will be 9'. after that, i'm wearing a harness. oops. my harness is in alaska and i need to get on a roof soon. :stretcher: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt or be Hunted Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Don't have one. Places I've been lookin at, They cost so much anymore. And with me not working, I can't get one. Hopefully get another winter Job here soon, and I can get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Love my HSS Pro Series vest...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Hunt or be Hunted said: Don't have one. Places I've been lookin at, They cost so much anymore. And with me not working, I can't get one. Hopefully get another winter Job here soon, and I can get one. Well if you're in need of one then let me know. I'll give you everything except a lineman's belt. I've only got one of those, but the harness, suspension relief, and tree strap is yours if you need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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