Climbing Stand Safety Question
#2
RE: Climbing Stand Safety Question
is there any possibility of getting hurt?
#4
RE: Climbing Stand Safety Question
thats a great point saltflat. if possible use a tree that the climber can dig into. Used the right way, a climber is a lot safer that a fixed position stand. ( no transfer from stand to ladder)
#7
RE: Climbing Stand Safety Question
Yes...while I was hunting with Strut from Missouri he noticed I did not have the correct knot in the rope that goes around the tree. Therefore I would of still fell about 3 feet before the harness could catch me resulting in serious injury.
Other than that I feel pretty safe up there.
PS I forget the name of the knot but it is the adjustable knot that takes out the slack
Other than that I feel pretty safe up there.
PS I forget the name of the knot but it is the adjustable knot that takes out the slack
#9
RE: Climbing Stand Safety Question
That's the knot. When it came it the package I was thinking ..why the fancy knot?? Now I know. It's a fancy slip knot to keep one from falling before the harness does it's job. I also must give a thumbs up. I exceed the weight specifications and still feel very safe and comfortable in that. No I'm not fat...just big boned.
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Indiana
Posts: 1,131
RE: Climbing Stand Safety Question
People were not built to climb trees so naturally, there is a chance of getting hurt. There is no amount of safety equipment that will 100% prevent an accident.
All you can do is buy good equipment that fits "you" and follow the instructions. Throw in a little big of common sense and you will greatly reduce the chances of getting hurt.
All you can do is buy good equipment that fits "you" and follow the instructions. Throw in a little big of common sense and you will greatly reduce the chances of getting hurt.
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For all of those out there who use climbing stands--if you buy a good climbing stand and wear a safety harness, is there any possibility of getting hurt?
For all of those out there who use climbing stands--if you buy a good climbing stand and wear a safety harness, is there any possibility of getting hurt?