Tree stand weight limit
 

I ordered a lock on tree stand and climbing sticks,and they have a weight limit of 300lbs,While I don't wiegh 300 lbs,Im 260,thats 40lbs from the limit,should I be worried about the weight limit? When manufactuers put a wieght limit on a tree stand is that its breaking point,or will it usuallly hold a little over the wieght limit?

Before I hand the stand Im going to add 2 chains along with the cables thats already on it for extra saftey...

It will be rated some under the actual breaking point. If you want to feel safe hang it a couple of feet off the ground and jump on it to check it out.

They list weight ratings for a couple of reasons I know of. One is to make sure the stand will comfortably support the weight of the hunter and the other is for legal reasons. They don't want larger hunters using their stands if it's not rated for it.

To a very high percentage, the stand will support much more than listed. However, I wouldn't test it if you are over the weight limit listed. I wouldn't hesitate to use stands at their max.

Also, I'm a big believer in safety. I always recommend for people to use a safety harness when hunting out of a stand. Safety belts are out now because just a single loop around your waist or torso can be dangerous should one actually fall. The harnesses now are better built, stronger and are designed for a fall arrest displacing the weight over a larger area.

If you're 260lbs., then with your clothes, boots, bow/gun and accessories, you'll be at least 17+lbs. more. You're good to go.

iSnipe

usually the factor of safety is like 3 or 4X, so if you weight 1000lbs and started jumping up and down you might break it.

So it'll certainly handle a 300lb man abusing it. Course if you leave it out for 5 years and it's rusted....good luck!


I'd probably get a safety harness instead of adding chains to the stand...

Thanks guys for the info, I'll be honest,i've never wore a saftey harness before,but I've always used ladder stands and never really felt the need for it..But with useing this hang on during this coming deer season,I plan to purchae a hunter saftey system before i use it..The hang on stand is brand new,still in the box..

One thing to think about is, if you don't wear any sort of harness and besides thinking if you actually fell, think about the message you send to other hunters if you don't use a safety harness. Actions speak louder than words and just the sight of you using a harness may spread the message to someone else who really needs it.

Good luck,

iSnipe

im with snipe, your ok..i bet 330 lb man could sit in it with gear and be ok

Lots of people fall asleep and fall out of ladder stands. Just fyi

Use a safety harness!! All it takes is a split second mistake. Do it for yourself and your family..

man i woke up in my tree stand, not tryin to fall asleep, at 6 am in an awkward position...had i flinched from leanin so far i prolly woulda fell out, thank goodness my train of thought was to not move or turn my head fast as to startle the deer, and when i did move i had to stand up fast and lean way back with my head and my bow was a balance stabilizer and fell against the tree. this was before harness was a deal at all...but i did start usin a rope tied to my belt, now i dont work with out a net lol (dice clay joke)

I won't give you a bunch of uneducated guesses. But if you want info on stands go to the TMA site and go from there.

http://www.tmastands.com/

There are stands available that have weight ratings that exceed 300 pounds - even climbers.

my stand is rated for 300 and just by my self i come in at a fluffy 305 so with all gear and everything it still held up with no problems

I have 2 old style Tree Lounges and they will support 1,755 pounds hanging from them, also they will not slip when climbing a metal pole......They are not recommended for anyone 300 lbs and over because of maneuverability in the stand...........

http://www.youtube.com/v/UrCF9zt2dM0&hl=en_US&fs=1&

I love my family too much not to wear a harness.

This question mades me wonder too over the years. I do push the 300 lb. limit but I have one of the Grand Vision mades by Ol'Man and it never has failed me. I wear my safety belt and have enjoyed days from sun up to sun down in it. I always hang my extra gear on the tree and haul it up after everything is secure. I am not one to jump up & down in mine, but I respect the stand and my fear of heights.

I don't have any fear of heights.

Nor am I scared if I fall.

It's that sudden stop at the end I'm concerned about. LOL!

iSnipe

Sometimes I think
 

more hunters should worry about becoming fatsos and getting a doctor's permission slip.

High blood pressure and diabetes will kill a tree stand use, too.

Don't jump on the stand. That could weaken it and cause it to fail when you are really using it up high.

This is just as bad as telling you, you should not drink, smoke or part take of illegal substances, including cheating on your wife or girlfriend. Yep, not all of us having girlish figures, wear a size 32 trouser or can fit into a roller coaster car without having your knees banging into your chest.

The smell of forest in the fall, the thrill of the chase and sightings of whitetails still get the heart a pumping. Hunting is the thrill, killing is a bonus!:patriot: