Treestands and harnesses
 

How many of you wear a harness when up in the tree?? And how high do you like to be in your stand?

I just got another 15' ladder stand and this one is just a seat up in a tree pretty much with the ladder and im not very comfortable up there, let alone standing to take the shot when the time comes...I just set it up in the backyard to do some practice, and well that didnt last long...lol

Which safety system do you prefer? 15ft seems really high with a bow..

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I will hang my stands anywhere from 15' and up....YES....ALWAYS WEAR A SAFETY BELT!!!!!!!! I prefer to be around 20' if I am hunting where that is possible....I have the HSS vest and I really like it, easy to put on and the linemans belt is great for hanging the stands....Good Luck and be safe!!!!

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Im guilty never worn a saftey harness but I just purchased the hunters safty system vest to wear starting this year im always around atleast 20ft

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I'm 15 to 20 feet up and I'll always wear one. I'm guilty of nodding off fairly easy. I'd rather wake up hanging there than when I hit the ground.

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20-25ft.

always with harness.

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I hang my stands depending on cover. I alwayswhere a harness.

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Anywhere from 8' to 25' up. No I don't wear a harness. Its something I should look into though.

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18 to 20ft. depending on location maybe lower. Always wear a harness since I fell years back, almost died! And feel it every day since.... wear one, sombody wants you to come home in one piece......

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Theres only 3 stand i have that I will hunt out of without a safety harness, one being my 15 foot ladder stand, its big enough that I feel comfrotable enough in it, If it had been raining or snowing I will put my harness on before I even sit down, the other two are enclosed rifle stands, all my other stands I will always wear my harness. I just dont have enough for every hang on or ladderstand, and now that Im aquiring a new ladderstand im going to be 2 harnesses short.

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I always wear one. I get such an adrenaline rush when a buck comes within range, or I think he is coming within range, that I may do something stupid. I just don't take the chance. I usually am 15-20 ft up.
Chris

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I personally don't want my wife and kids enjoying that insurance money any time soon.

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Sounds good. Im going to get the HSS reversable one so i can use it during rifle season as well in my stand.

I too have one big 15ft ladder stand that is enclosed with sides and a rifle rest. I can stand up in it and dance if i felt the need. The new stand i bought for archery is very very standard...Just a seat 15ft up. I didnt think much of it when i put it up, but when i stood up there and took a few practice shots at a 3-d it felt very hairy...Im going to get a harness and the quick attach system. I dont want to fall...lol

I thought it would be ok, but like you said...who knows what i will do if abig buck comes in range....Id rather be strapped to the tree than have gravity work against me...

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I like to hunt off the sides of ridges lookin down into hollows and bottoms. If Ionly climbed to15 feet up, I would be busted every time as I would be at eye level to the deer coming off the ridge behind me. When I'm in my climber in this situation, I go high enough to be about 12 feet higher than the tallest ground around me, sometimes 30 feet up, WITH A HARNESS, but I never put it on until I'm settled in. I had a bad scare 3 years ago climbin on the side of a ridge like this. I got about 35 feet up a pine tree with no harness on, still facing towards the tree, and heard something bust up through the woods beside me. I quickly reached overtomy pull rope to get my gun up, andthe top section slipped and slid down to the platform. I was somehow able, (GOD), to take my weight off the top part and balance on the platform until I could get it set back up. From then on, I have worn a safetyharness. I also don't use a pull rope much anymore.Now I usually strap it around my neck and let it hang in the front on my chest, UNLOADED.I havea few 16 foot ladder standsand lock-ons about 20 feet up, and Ialways always always wear a harness.

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I started using a safety vest religiously last year. I purchased the $129 mesh vest for myself and I got my son the $75 version. Love the storage pockets that keeps my stuff easily accesible while hunting. Now, I don't think twice. Before I leave the truck, my vest is already on and buckled. By the time I arrive at my stand, I've forgotten that I'm wearing it. SERIOUSLY!! Don't take tree stand safety lightly!

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safety harness....Always. tree stand heights, lowest being around 12-15 ft. highest around 30 ft.

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The HSS harness just isnt in the budget for me right now...i have spent a bunch already on the new bow and some gear as well...its gonna have to wait a little while for me to budget it in...

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I am getting a HSS this weekend for my brithday from my parents. It will be nice to have!

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26-35 feet and yes i always wear a safety system