Tribal

Ok I have not used a safety belt in years. I know BAD, but they were to confusing and complete hell to untangle and feed through. But now with all the new complete harnesses available and a wife and 2 kids later I feel it's the time to watch out a little more.

So what from your experiences or knowledge are the easiest and quickest but still the safetest belts available? I was looking at the Hunter safety system with the full vest. Any help please?

zak123

I use the Seat-O-The Pants harness that I got when I bought my Viper XLS. I tested it out and it works well. Some people like the vests because they don't get tangle, but I save the money and fold it up.

Guss

I know it is not smart at all, but I have never used one, I think I will start, so i will be watching this post for some ideas.

gulfcoasthunter

I fell 21ft. when my belt type restraint failed and was lucky enough to walk away with a few bruises. After that I switched to the "seat of the pants" and loved it. I got a Hunter Safty System for Christmas last yeat and so far it seams to be pretty good.

GSPsnFORDs

This will be interesting as I just went from a 4 point chest to a full body harness. I'd like to see what everybody is using and likes.

I've heard some good things about the seat o the pants one.

When converting, I first bought an API full body but returned it b/c the lineman's belt did not detach like the photos showed and it seemed like it would get in the way and/or tangle while on stand. So I returned it for another one. I can't remember which one I ended up with b/c I haven't been home to look at it yet or test it.

Soooo, what's everybody using???

5 shot

Summits Seat O the pants is my favorite. I use the fastback system. This helps keep the harness from becoming tangled in your pack. It's very comfortable and works well.

Kriesis

I use a seats o the pants harness, and about a year ago (maybe longer) on this message board, someone posted a link to a rope system that allowed a hunter to always be connected to the tree, kind of like a mountain climber rig. It is very easy to setup, and inexpensive too. I use permanent stands, so the I put the rope up each season, and it is good to go. I feel very secure climbing into the stand, and the way it is setup, it doesn't get in the way of my bow.

hoyt3

seat of the pants. fell 25 ft...LUCKY to walk away with only a few broken ribs, a concussion, a broken wrist, seperated shoulders, and internal bleeding...yikes

Mathews_Babe

We use the chest harnesses, never fallen with one, so I can't exactly say how well they work. I also know that some treestand mfr. are including harnesses with their stands. Gorilla for sure, I ended up with four full body style harnesses last summer. I am going to modify a cheap vest by sewing one into it. the vest would only serve to keep the dang thing easy to put on! Just an idea.

Justin

I may be mistaken, but I believe it's not a requirement by law that all manufactureres includes harnesses with their stands. If not, then most of them are doing it to avoid being held liable when someone falls out of a tree and hurts themself while using their product.

Personally I've always just used some cheapo harness that came with a stand I got awhile back, but I'm really thinking about switching over to the Hunter's Safety System this year. I've heard a lot of good things about it.