ORIGINAL: wis_bow_huntr

This is a post that needs to be taken seriously as your life is at risk. Im not trying to scare you but its true and 99% of the folks on here that use treestands will agree with me. If this is your first year using a treestand, you need to go out with someone and see how the stands are hung. Get yourself a high quality stand, Gorilla, API, Rivers Edge, Hunters View make some excellent stands and all come with TMA Certified Full body harness with climbing aid/belt. I would recomend a good hang on stand your first coupl eyears untill you get used to being in a stand. Then work your way up to a climber. Follow assembly instructions to the max, read an understand your users guide word for word, if you have questions call the manufacturer of the stand you purchase. Never hang your stand alone, always have some there to spot you. Practice hanging your stand at ground level before attempting hanging in the woods. If you dont feel as if you are going to be comfortable using a hang on stand, look into a ladder stand. They are simple to assemble and most can be put up by yourself or with 1 extra person. Ladder stands are safer than hang ons and climbers but not as portable if youre moving from spot to spot or hunting public ground. If you have any further questions please dont feel bad for asking we are all here to help you out, we are a big happy family, aint that right Sweet Cheeks