Hunter Saftey System???
 

what do you think about it. Any advice would be nice.

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I have one and like it. I wont get in a tree without it on. It has alot of adjustment so you can fit it to warm weather or cold weather bulkier clothes. Its also pretty simple tp put on and doesnt get tangled up as others do.The only negative I have is that the back strap that attatches to the tree seems too be a little short so if you attach it to high to the tree its hard to sit and if you attatch it too low its hard to stand. But overall I think its great and as I said I wont hunt with out it

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Awesome, I wear it over when it's hot or under my jacket when it's cold. Fast to put on, even in the dark.

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im getting one for christmas

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I have a tree stalker one and will not be without it.

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love mine, it feels heavy when you hold it but after its on you dont notice it so much.

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I've used mine two or three times and hate it. It has those big buckles that are like seat belt buckles out of a 70's model car. They are overkill and way too heavy and bang on tree stands. I bought a seat of the pants harness and like it 10 times better.

If they put lighter buckles on the HSS I would wear it.

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I couldn't agree more.[:@]

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I hope i am but dont know

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I got mine late in the season this year and Love it !!! I have also used the seat-o-the-pants harness. I think the HSS is alot less complicated to put on. The gear pockets could be a lil bigger but thats why we carry packs !!!

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you just made me remember something droptine :DI like using the summit prussic knot teather with mine instead of the strap that came with it. this way it allows you to climb and decend while teathered to the tree the whole time (always connected) and allows a little more room for those twisted around the tree shots.

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The Hunter Safety System vest is awesome;)

Dan

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I have used one for years now and will not go into a tree without it! I also use the Lone Wolf tether, rope carabiner/prussic knot style. So much easier to adjust. The strap that comes with the HSS that goes around the tree is the only downfall with the HSS.

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I have a few buddies that have them and love them....thinking about getting one for next season.

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Only ONE PROBLEM with them.

First off, I love it. It's secure and the pockets and slash pockets are extremely usefull for holding range finder etc. You will get used to wearing it and finding out how to make it work. Eventually you'll forget it's there.

Now the problem, I had the full fabric model and thought I just had to have to NEW and IMPROVED model with the mesh fabric. I gave my old one to my nephew. Big Mistake.... The problem with the mesh one is that the fabric catches in the tree bark if you lean back against the tree or slide along it or something. I've actually had a couple times where I went to stand up quietly while a deer approached and gotten the fabric hook/caught on the bark and couldn't move without making noise. You have to try and wiggle, shift, squat back down or whatever to get it unhooked. I'd buy the full fabric model. It's cheaper and quieter.

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dang it david, wear it under the pj's [8D]

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I have the mesh harness (approx.$140) and am very comfortable knowing that I am safe while climbing and hunting in my stand. One thing that you have to get used to is that you are somewhat limited to freely moving from side to side when at full draw. There are restrictions because of the tether strap dangling from the tree behind you and connected to your harness neckline. Try shooting from your stand with your harness on before going to the woods. They make a caribiner that quickly hooks and unhooks so that you can move more freely but then your harness would not be effective and safe.

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I have to agree with BloodCreek about the mesh model harness. It does infact catch and/or snag on anything from treebark to your trigger/release. The holes in the mesh fabric catchs on must anything that itcomes into contact with, I guess that's why they call it hunting and not "killing"...lol

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That was my complaint Ridge. LOL And yes I know you can wear it under neath Blood, but in doing so you can't use all the neat little pockets that are great. Besides not being able to use them, you paid extra bucks to have them in the first place. If you aren't going to use them you might as well wear one of the strap type harnesses. Make sure you get the prusics rope for it. It's the only way to go. I also bought the linemans belt attachment which works.... but no where near as good as a real linemans belt.

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It was mearly a blue jama joke dave [8D]I know what ya mean, i use all the pockets. i wear mine on the outside as well. :)

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I have used the camo/blaze reversible vest for two seasons now and like it very much. Like other users, I do not use the included tree strap but use the rope/prussic knot/carabiner that came with my Lone Wolf stand.

It is a great convenience to have untangled straps (especially on those dark mornings) and the numerous pockets are very handy: I keep all of my gear (gloves/tree rope/headnet/handkerchief/pull-up rope/wind checker/whistle-compass) in the pockets, eliminating the need to change gear when I wear different sets of hunting clothes.

I also sewed my hunting knife sheath onto the vest so that the knife/saw is always available and a small carabiner sewn onto the vest holds my flashlight. With my license on the back of the vest, my gear is always ready to go.

I only wish that HSS would include a lining in the large pockets: a nice wind-proof fleece material would add a minimal amount to the price and make for warm hands. I also removed the velcro on the small right pocket: opening the pocket to get my windchecker made too much noise.

After starting with the harness that came with my Lone Wolf stand and then spending $50 on a SOP harness that had tangling issues, this vest is one of the most satisfying purchases that I have made.

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I have honestly never put anything in the pockets of my pro mesh. I wear it under my last outer layer.

Just different ways of doing things. I don't have problems with it "catching" on anything my way.

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Don't have one but probably should!

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luv mine!!! you guys that hate yours, want to sell'em cheap?

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I've never used the tree strap that came with mine either. I use the rope and prussic knot also because it moves faster up and down the tree. The rope and knot are so much easier and quicker to adjust than a buckle when you are moving it that it saves alot of time. Plus, being able to extend the length off the tree does make it easier to move around or keep it in a comfortable spot behind me.