What percentage wear a safety harness

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07-30-2009, 02:59 PM

#41

FlDeerman

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All the time.

07-30-2009, 05:05 PM

#42

rustynobles

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except for in a ladder stand i always wear one.

07-30-2009, 05:46 PM

#43

BUCKMARK

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I hop ethat everyone is wearing some sort of a harness, if not they can feel free to put me in thier will...

07-31-2009, 04:25 PM

#44

wis_rifle_hunter

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i wear one all the time. i would probably say 75% of hunters wear one

08-01-2009, 02:54 AM

#45

Rhody Hunter

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I always wear mine but i bet only 40% of hunters use one all the time

08-01-2009, 04:34 AM

#46

NavyDeerHunter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by The Outdoorsman

I wear mine all the time when Im on stand, I dont climb with it attached to the tree, but I already have it on me and ready to be hooked up once I get to my desired spot on the tree. I would guess that 90% of all hunters wear them when on stand. Im sure the # of them that dont if far more than we really know, but there are far greater # of hunters that exercise the proper safety measures.

Glad you wear one, but you may want to re-think it and wear it all the time. Most falls happen when climbing up/down. Stay safe

08-01-2009, 05:20 AM

#47

CamoCop

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to be honest, i don't. i know i should for the sake of my family but i find them too much of a pain in the rear and restrictive for me. i know the newer vest style (hunter safety sytem) are nicer and easier but i can not afford one. knock on wood, my Summit stand has never so much as slipped on a tree with me in the three years i have owned and used it.

08-01-2009, 05:06 PM

#48

WHISKEYTRAIN

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Do you guys use the cheap harnesses that come with the stand or do you use a hunter safety system vest?Would it be worth the money for the HSS?

08-01-2009, 06:57 PM

#49

bnbplay

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Wear a Tree Saddle and your safty belt is built in.

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08-01-2009, 07:25 PM

#50

A11en

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I used mine occasionally. Then I fell from a 15' ladder stand and landed on my back. I was in rough shape for several months. Didn't even know if I'd ever be able to get back into a stand.

I'm very greatful to the man above for a full recovery. I'm so thankful, I always - ALWAYS wear mine now. My 10 year old saw me fall, so he too wears a harness every time.

Don't mess with Gravity! Wear the harness!