That is why I hate Permanent stands. I would like to see a studied to see which stands have the most falls. From what I have read it is the move the from the sticks or pegs to the stand that gets most people

Ladders and a summit climber for me. I feel much safer but 30 feet is not happening...... I just started using a harness as well

Pat,


Firstly I am so very glad you are okay!!! Secondly, Excellent post for many that think they do not need them, or are in to much of a hurry to harness up! IT IS A MUST DO FOR SAFETY FOLKS....WITH THE SEASON COMING UP, AND SCOUTING HAPPENING NOW...PLEASE SAFETY FIRST!!!!!!

Yes, I am glad you are alright, and it is a good reminder for those
that climb. I had a friend that came down once using a climber.
It appeared to have loosened up on him and they both came
down. He was ok but quite soar for a couple of weeks. That was
along time ago now. But, isn't it sad how fast we all forget that
stuff if it didn't happen to us. Thanks for the reminder.

Believe in safety belts! ... I had to learn the hard way..

thanx for the reminder, i use them when hunting. but seem to NOT use them when hanging stands.

I just responded to another thread like this and it is good to see more people, including myself, getting into the safety harness. Glad you are ok and I highly rec. the Huntersafetysystem. The one I have is second nature to me and not a nuisance that the "woosies" might call it. I plan on hunting witha future grandson and this helps to insure that.

I usually hunt out of ladder stands without a harness. This year I am also going to hunt out of lock ons w/climbing sticks. Expecting first daughter in Jan and want to be around to enjoy her SO after putting it off for to long tonight I ordered a Tree Stalker Harness from Cabela's. Better safe then sorry and better lucky then not in deer hunting. Thanks for the advice and glad you are ok.

I bought a deer stand a few years thinking it would give me some advantage to hunt out of after hunting on the ground all these many years.

But after hearing about a number of people I know first or second-hand who've fallen out of tree stands and broken femurs, pelvis, backs, arms, etc. some with permanent paralysis, and think what would I do even if I had a harness and slipped with a loaded firearm in my hand (e.g. try to unload it, drop it?) And how do I get back into a stand or get to the ground safely even if the harness catches me? I left the stand in my attic, in the box, where it'll probably stay.

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Yes everyone should wear one I never did until a couple of years ago when i fell out of a stand i was about 17 feet and fell out but i managed to not get hurt i just tuck and rolled and was fine... luckily