Hunters Safety System vest question
11-23-2006, 09:54 AM
#2
Join Date: Oct 2006
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RE: Hunters Safety System vest question
Unfortunately, not unless you cut a hole in your jacket. You could put the strap through the collar of your shirt/jacket, but it will limit your movement quite a bit since the strap is so low on your upper back when it's on.
11-23-2006, 09:55 AM
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Spike
Join Date: Mar 2005
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RE: Hunters Safety System vest question
I just purchased one of the HSS harness/vests yesterday.
It can be worn underneath a jacket, but the tether will prevent you from using the jacket hood (obviously).
I intend to wear mine over my jacket. I bought the reversible one that will allow me to take advantage of the vest orange during rifle season. I also plan to use the vest pockets to hold my stuff.
It can be worn underneath a jacket, but the tether will prevent you from using the jacket hood (obviously).
I intend to wear mine over my jacket. I bought the reversible one that will allow me to take advantage of the vest orange during rifle season. I also plan to use the vest pockets to hold my stuff.
11-23-2006, 09:59 AM
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Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: Hunters Safety System vest question
There is no need to cut holes in Jackets or anything like that. Just feed the strap out the top of the jacket. I lay it up over my shoulder, put on the jacket and then flop the strap back over the collar. No sweat. My ONLY complaint with the system is this. I had one of the old original ones that was fabric. I thought I just had to have one of the mesh ones with all the neat little pockets etc for warmer weather. Well, the mesh is the problem. If you wear it on the outside the mesh can get caught on the bark of a lot of trees. Save the money and buy the solid fabric ones. I still love mine, but could have saved myself $20.
11-23-2006, 10:00 AM
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RE: Hunters Safety System vest question
Thanks for the replies guys.
I was afraid I'd hear that answer. I was hoping the tether strap would lead overhead so a jacket could be put on over the vest at the stand site.
I was afraid I'd hear that answer. I was hoping the tether strap would lead overhead so a jacket could be put on over the vest at the stand site.
11-23-2006, 10:04 AM
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RE: Hunters Safety System vest question
Hmmmm. Thanks David. So the strap that leads from the vest is heading out of the top of the jacket correct? I guess what I am saying is I do not want a vest/harness where the strap would have to ride out of the bottom of the jacket.
11-23-2006, 10:14 AM
#7
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Mont County, Pa
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RE: Hunters Safety System vest question
I have the HSS and I like it alot, but the seat belt buckels are a bit bulky. Anyway, I took mySkyline-Horizon winter coat to a taylor and had a slit cut and sewn for the teather strap to pass through, so I can keep my coat sealed tight. It really works great but I think quality garments should come with this.
The teather strap comes right off the top of the harness unlike what someone said earlier.
The teather strap comes right off the top of the harness unlike what someone said earlier.
11-23-2006, 10:36 AM
#8
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Join Date: Apr 2006
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RE: Hunters Safety System vest question
If you want a REAL safety harnass vest; get a Summit Seat-O-Pants vest. Comes with a linesmans belt built into it as well as the middle of the back safety belt. It stores your safety ropes with the Summit prussic knot in the back of your vest in a pocket and is made of high quality camo cloth instead of mesh. A linesmans belt is essential to me with my type of Lone Wolf climbing sticks, new setup each day. Yes, it can be worn under your clothes or coat. When I wanted a vest I compared them all and nothing could hold a candle to the Summit Vest.
11-23-2006, 11:22 AM
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2005
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RE: Hunters Safety System vest question
Coug, I always wear mine under my jacket. The strap is at the top so the only problem is as someone stated, you can't really use the hood of your jacket. I like to have the option of taking my jacket off midday if it gets warm, without fumbling with the harness.