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?

by the way that stand is way too comfortable [8D]. I might have fallen asleep for a half hour or so.

Well with safety comes some restrictions and im willing to take them restrictions.

I added about a 16 inch strap to my harness tag end. I hangs down about belt line on my back now. I can move left and right freely.

I'm not.

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I did the same thing.

I use it when there aren't any deer around but I undo it when a deer starts coming from my right because i can't even draw with it on.

I have along enough rope that Ican slide the puristic knotall the way to the end, and have plenty of room to move freely to whatever position I want! I make it so that when I'm sitting, it runs out the top of my coat,all the way to the seat, then back up the tree to just above my head(when sitting)!!If I fall, its going to be a few feet, but thats better than 20+!
I have friends that set it close enough that they can lean against their harness when shooting, but I find it restricts me too much!!
Get a longer rope!

I had the same problem. I never really used harnesses at all for the longest time. I guess in my old age I am getting more cautious, kinda like our prey. I make sure I take the fact that shooting to the right is tougher when I place the stand or climb the tree. BUT, if you set your tether up to a height where your draw elbow can clear under, you should be able to shoot most anywhere. I think that you will find that it is more of an inconvience than a hinderence.

I use the summit rope and the HSS harness. I'm not willing to risk my life for a deer, though. Call me crazy.

The summit tether rope and the HSS allow me to slide the prussic knot about halfway between the end of the rope and where i have it attached to the tree.....about a foot above my head. So...the "connection" is about mid-back when I'm standing. I can shoot to my right by putting my release hand elbow ABOVE the "connection. Pretty simple.