How hard is it to put up hang on stands solo?
03-30-2009, 09:45 AM
#22
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,358
RE: How hard is it to put up hang on stands solo?
I climb with a linemans belt, putting steps up as I go. Before I leave the ground I tie a rope to my belt loop and the other end to the stand. When I get where I want the stand to be, just grab the rope and pull up.
The linemans belt frees your hands. You'll be able to hang the stand in minutes once you are up there after a bit of practice. Hardest part is swinging the chain/belt around the tree, especially if the tree is big.
The linemans belt frees your hands. You'll be able to hang the stand in minutes once you are up there after a bit of practice. Hardest part is swinging the chain/belt around the tree, especially if the tree is big.
03-30-2009, 11:05 AM
#23
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Posts: 7,367
RE: How hard is it to put up hang on stands solo?
It has mainly to do with how used you are to climbing and how comfortable you are up in the air. I have worked construction for over 30 years and most days are spent off the ground.
I've watched guys half my age struggle to hang a stand I could hang in half the time.
To feel at ease with it my advice other than be Careful is:
Practice! Practice!! Practice!!!
Dan
I've watched guys half my age struggle to hang a stand I could hang in half the time.
To feel at ease with it my advice other than be Careful is:
Practice! Practice!! Practice!!!
Dan
