Originally Posted by
RonPenner
long story with lucky ending for me, fell hanging stand, went down about 20 feet, hit the last screw in tree step......tore my armpit from one end to the other 20 odd stiches, Dr. said another 1/8 inch deeper and i would have torn artery and bled out....as you can imagine, that was my wake up call!!!
Good example of why I detest screw in steps and most climbing sticks. If you stop and think about it they are just spikes waiting to puncture or tear at anyone who falls even wearing a safety harness.
Think about one of these puncuring your back and hooking a rib leaving you hanging on the tree. I think that might hurt.
Or some of these......
