jim1966

Glad it came out as good as it did.

Southern Buck

We had a fella at work fall out of his climber and is in the ICU. They said he was adjusting his climber up in the tree you know what I talking about when you get up there and it just dont sit quite right and you take a chance and straighten it out, well anyways he fell about 25 feet.

whitetailaddiction

I have a dilemma of sorts.

The only reason I don't have these at my stands already is thatI am afraid they would get stolen. If I take it down each time to prevent theft, then obviously it won't be there to protect me next time I climb the tree. I guess I should write off the hundred bucks and value my life and health more.

whitetailaddiction

Just heard last night of a guy where I work falling to his death. Not much details. Same old story...didn't come home...went out looking... found him at the bottom of his tree. Not confirmed but heard "strap broke."

badshotbob

Take the chance on it getting swiped - beats the chance of falling. You can buy these systems pre-made as Davidmil posted for $40. Or you can go to Home Depot and buy it for half that. It's worth the price either way you go.

Mojotex

This has not been my practice in the past, however after sitting with my firend John that fell last Monday, I had already started installing one of these at each of my stands where I am using aladder. For climbing, I simply attach immetiately to the tree and move the lanyard up (and down) with me. Thanks for the tip on the knot.

SteveBNy

The rope at Home Depot is not rated high enough - you need climbing rope.
The difference in price to have the real stuff should not be an issue - if you are going to do, don't compromise.

Steve

nksmfamjp

A helpful hint, I believe. . .A friend of mine helped me build this system. We did it a bit different, we used climbing rope. If you look at Home Depot, etc. these are not "fall rated" ropes. If you go to a climbing store, they are a few bucks more, but the larger diameter rope has some stretch in it. This will allow you to fall without breaking your back, like can happen with non-fall rated rope. I found a place online to buy 180 feet(60m) for $120 or about $0.67 per foot. I would guess at the local climbing store, they would have something for like $1-$2 per foot. Cord would be cheaper. For my climber setup, I use less than 10 feet. I carry a step or 2 so I can get back in the stand.