Originally Posted by
MaineRida
I have heard quite a bit in the thread about climbing stands falling even though it does not state the individual was using a climbing stand. I use a climbing stand (summit) and have used one for 15+ years. Unless both portions give out at the same time I do not understand how one can fall. You lock one piece in, move the second half and lock it in place so both are locked. Now you unlock one and move it and relock. A vey simple and safe process. This is similar to the process used when climbing trees using steps and limbs, only disengage one anchor point at a time and three points are always locked. This was the process before all the super harnesses were available.
I just do not understand the climbing stand falling.
Overlooking your gear can lead to one portion of a climber failing. If it is the bottom section and the individual is not wearing a safety harness then they may not have time to catch themselves. Also keep in mind that I see a fair amount of individuals in the woods that cannot do a single pull up so even if they catch themselves it is only a matter of time before they cant hold themselves up and drop. Just something I have observed over time and to add I have also seen people climbing their stands with bow or gun strapped to them or their gear still attached versus using a rope to retrieve gear after they get situated. Sad thing all around and something easily caused by complacency or rushing, not saying this is the case but something we should all be aware of.