ORIGINAL: NY Bowhunter
HELP!! [:@][:'(] OK here's the deal. I started using a climber a couple years ago. Never used one before. Mainly because I have a zillion hang ons, permanent stands and ladder stands around my land(s) I have hunted over the years. I've been using the viper more and more lately and love it. No problems getting up and down or using it. It's become quite a versatile tool for me.
My problem is with the stupid safety harness. I never wore one before I started using the climber. I use the one that came with the climber. I put the rope around the tree with the prusic knot and attach it to my harness. I am very restricted from shooting certain ways though. Specifically to my right. The tether strap just about strangles me or my elbow is drawing into it. I move the rope up and down a little to try to find the best position, but it doesn't matter. I can't figure a way to comfortably shoot from 3:00 to 6:00. Out in front and to the left seems to be fine. Any suggestions?
Exact same thing for me. That is why it is important to do a "test run" while you're in the stand. By that, I mean do a practice draw and let down while the coast is clear.
Two remedies that I've found
1) wear a belt only safety belt. This is probably not the safest but it alleviates the problem
2) wrap your tree portion of the strap around the treevery lowto your back. That iswhat I've done.