Treestands and harnesses
07-26-2008, 04:09 PM
#1
Fork Horn
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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Treestands and harnesses
How many of you wear a harness when up in the tree?? And how high do you like to be in your stand?
I just got another 15' ladder stand and this one is just a seat up in a tree pretty much with the ladder and im not very comfortable up there, let alone standing to take the shot when the time comes...I just set it up in the backyard to do some practice, and well that didnt last long...lol
Which safety system do you prefer? 15ft seems really high with a bow..
I just got another 15' ladder stand and this one is just a seat up in a tree pretty much with the ladder and im not very comfortable up there, let alone standing to take the shot when the time comes...I just set it up in the backyard to do some practice, and well that didnt last long...lol
Which safety system do you prefer? 15ft seems really high with a bow..
07-26-2008, 04:45 PM
#2
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 2,363
RE: Treestands and harnesses
I will hang my stands anywhere from 15' and up....YES....ALWAYS WEAR A SAFETY BELT!!!!!!!! I prefer to be around 20' if I am hunting where that is possible....I have the HSS vest and I really like it, easy to put on and the linemans belt is great for hanging the stands....Good Luck and be safe!!!!
07-26-2008, 08:20 PM
#8
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Very S. Indiana
Posts: 155
RE: Treestands and harnesses
18 to 20ft. depending on location maybe lower. Always wear a harness since I fell years back, almost died! And feel it every day since.... wear one, sombody wants you to come home in one piece......
07-28-2008, 05:58 AM
#9
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Nekoosa Wi USA
Posts: 6,066
RE: Treestands and harnesses
Theres only 3 stand i have that I will hunt out of without a safety harness, one being my 15 foot ladder stand, its big enough that I feel comfrotable enough in it, If it had been raining or snowing I will put my harness on before I even sit down, the other two are enclosed rifle stands, all my other stands I will always wear my harness. I just dont have enough for every hang on or ladderstand, and now that Im aquiring a new ladderstand im going to be 2 harnesses short.
07-28-2008, 07:58 AM
#10
Typical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Northwest MS
Posts: 515
RE: Treestands and harnesses
I always wear one. I get such an adrenaline rush when a buck comes within range, or I think he is coming within range, that I may do something stupid. I just don't take the chance. I usually am 15-20 ft up.
Chris
Chris