Man dies after falling from tree stand
10-28-2015, 04:22 AM
#51
Dominant Buck
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The important part of this discussion and subject is it will probably bring someone to the conclusion that going up into a tree stand without a safety harness is not a good idea. If talking about it saves one person it is worth it. I think most of us old timers know someone who has fallen.
10-28-2015, 09:28 AM
#52
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Darien, IL
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I'm not going to pick the many points I probably could to varies contributors to this thread but I think it would clarify a lot if everyone opened the link and viewed the video in the OP. Assuming the video is of the actual spot of the fall it looks like a very poor setup indeed with wooden rungs nailed or screwed onto the BACK side of the tree as compared to the position of the hang on stand. In the video I see no evidence of a safety tether, haul line or anything.
http://www.twcnews.com/nc/triad/news...-accident.html
http://www.twcnews.com/nc/triad/news...-accident.html
10-28-2015, 09:33 AM
#53
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Darien, IL
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I will create another thread with a link to the HUNTERcourse.com online tree stand safety video. This is the only online tree stand safety video course that meets industry standards recognized by TMA. It is fully interactive, narrated and takes just 15 minutes to complete. AND IT IS FREE. Please visit my new thread, view the video and take the test.
10-28-2015, 10:48 AM
#55
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: On an Island in Paradise
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I moved that very important link Uncle Matt posted to a sticky at the top of this forum page. I encourage all tree stand hunters to spend a few minutes to go over the material. It is all of our best interests to always talk up safety. Just posting that Uncle Matt will probably save a person's life. Thank you......
