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Old 08-23-2007 | 08:18 AM
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Default RE: using portable tree stands in the rain?

ORIGINAL: JoshKeller

i personally carry a ratchet strap with me when i'm using my climber. wrap it around the tree, attach to each end of the seat frame, and snug it down. Doesnt go anywhere no matter how fast i stand up.
AMEN to that!!! I also have a rachet strap on my stand that I wrap around the tree to secure my stand. This is the first thing that I do after I set my bottom section. I don't want my stand to move, slip or disengage. It is scarey enough being 20' up a tree. I really don't like it when the wind starts blowing and the tree starts to sway back and forth. I'm an thankful for that added security. I am thinking about bolting the strap to the stand like I saw somebody else do. Be sure to use a rachet strap and not one of those you just pull tight.

Hanging in there...
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