ORIGINAL: deepdiver
I had to promise my wife that I would always use the safety harness.
I've read all of the statistics about tree stand related injuries and I am not eager to become one. I have to admit that it is not the most comfortable thing in the world(i'm a big guy), but I would rather be uncomfortable for a couple of hours a day, than be in a wheelchair for the next 50 years or so.
The stand has a 350lbs weight limit, but I am thinking about adding an extra strap just for extra assurance. My brother in law can weld, and it shouldn't be a problem for him to add a couple of rings for an extra strap.
hey Mike,
Glad you're willing to be inconvenienced a bit to be safe. I haven't compared prices on these stands, but anothr good one for a big guy is the Summit Goliath. Frankly, I prefer the Summit brand as a climbing stand. Just a suggestion for something else to look at. Made in the USA, too.
Just took a look at your user name. You don't scuba dive do you? Nothing in your profile or signature.