When do you use a harness?

gtownbuckbuster · 10-14-2008, 06:47 PM

ok this seems to be a hot topic and it got me wonderin..... when do you use a harness and dont lie

SwampCollie · 10-14-2008, 06:50 PM

I always use a harness.

Not just for safety, but there have also been a number of deer that I would not have gotten a shot on if it weren't for the ability to lean out a little extra to get around an obstacle. So for me, its not only common sense as far as safety goes, but its also a practical and applicable bowhunting tool.

fatsbucknut · 10-14-2008, 06:51 PM

No reason not to. Doesnt restrict me and could save my life.

Tribal · 10-14-2008, 06:53 PM

Always, I am afraid of heights. lol

Mottz · 10-14-2008, 07:03 PM

Every time my feet leave the ground.

GMMAT · 10-14-2008, 07:05 PM

100% honesty....I "used to" not use mine (for all intents and purposes) unti I reached my hunting height (I hunt exclusively from a climber). But....I've begun to use mine on the way up, now....and it's really not much slower. That's what I used to worry about....PLUS I liked getting fully dressed at my apex.

It's just not a big deal, though....sine I've been hooking up on the ascent.

I was actually thinking about this topic today as I ascended.....thinking about how many lock-on guys (probably over 90%, if everyone's honest) don't hook up on their ascent. To me....that's WAYyyyy more dangerous than doing it in a climber.

Bbearfax · 10-14-2008, 07:07 PM

Should maybe add Always except when going up the tree.

GMMAT · 10-14-2008, 07:17 PM

Maybe, Bbear....but from what "they" say....that's when you're most prone to fall. I don't get why it's OK in some's eyes to only hook-up when they get to the top.....but like I said....i did it in a climber and have for 3 seasons.

Funny thing is.....whenI had lock-ons....I used the summit system and hooked up before I left the gorund.

OKbowhunter20 · 10-14-2008, 07:56 PM

Maybe this is a dumb question but.....how can you be strapped to the tree while you climb up? I don't understand.

I always wear mine..once I get in my seat.

GMMAT · 10-14-2008, 08:02 PM

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Maybe this is a dumb question but.....how can you be strapped to the tree while you climb up? I don't understand.

Summit, Fall Guy and others mske systems for doing just that. The summit system is about $30/EA.