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Post by loggy on Jul 4, 2007 8:58:43 GMT -4
Posted here cause i know a lot of treestand guys here.
I have a few of the skimpy safety harnesses that are packed with stands.
Thinkin of upgrading to a nicer/more comfortable vest style.
Anyone have any input on these???
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Post by mrlongbeard on Jul 4, 2007 14:13:13 GMT -4
truegrit and i both use the hunter safety system pro series vest. the best money we've spent. VERY EASY TO PUT ON and quite. you never know you have it on. they also make a line mens setup for this vest so you can work hands free when in the tree. the setup is a little pricey but whats the price of safety.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 4, 2007 22:15:13 GMT -4
I do hear those vests are nice to use i still use my waist strap that came with my loggy stand, even wouldn't mind getting one of those full harness one but i do know my limits with the one i have
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Post by mrlongbeard on Jul 4, 2007 22:24:09 GMT -4
buckhunter don't want to worry you but if thats the type that just goes around your waist it's not a good thing. if you hang from it you won't be breathing long they compress your diaphram. just letting you know
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Post by loggy on Jul 4, 2007 22:26:51 GMT -4
How do they fit w/heavy clothing. Thinkin about late season.
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Post by dougell on Jul 5, 2007 9:15:57 GMT -4
I bought a loggy transformer last year and like it alot.
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Post by jeffpahunter on Jul 5, 2007 18:53:57 GMT -4
Buckhunter,..not to tell you what to do here but I'm with longbeard and I am gonna beg you to get rid of that single strand belt....do it for yourself and your family. While they MAY have had their purpose when there had been no fall restraint systems available while they will likely prevent you from dying from a fall but within about 60 seconds your going to suffocate in one of those. As I tell every student in the Hunter Ed classes I teach every year,...even the Stand Manufacturers Association will tell you that full harnesses are the preferred method of fall restraint. Surviving the fall is only the first issue at hand here. Once the restraint has done it's job you still must get back into your stand. How many of you have ever tried this ?.....I have....it's not as easy as you think while dangling there from a tree most likely with your back facing where you need to get to. The last thing you need is a single strap that has slipped up around your upper buddy, crushing your diaphragm and essentially suffocating you...you won't last long. I'm 6'1" and 300 lbs, I coach Football and baseball and work out so I'm in real good shape for 47 years old. I've tested my full harnesses at home by stepping off a tree stand close to the ground and let me tell you that getting back into your stand is no easy task, especially if your in a total panic because you can feel your air supply being cut off. Here's another TIP/TRICK I show the students in our classes. I have three harnesses that I use during Archery season. On each one of them on the very front of the waist strap I have taped a very small but sharp folding lock knife. The use is that should I fall and be stuck hanging there, should I not be able to get back into my stand I can reach this knife with ease and one strap at a time cut myself out of the harness and take my chances falling from a lower elevation than my stand height. Certainly a better option than suffocating or hanging there not being able to get back up. If I never have have to use any of these knives in my life time I'll be happy but should the need come at least I have an alternate plan. Please, please ....everyone use a good quality full body harness and practice with it at home before heading out to the field. All alone in the deep woods isn't the place to be practicing and finding out how difficult it is to get back into your stand. Your family will love you for it.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2007 21:11:39 GMT -4
Thanks for caring guys i will at least have a full body by bow season i do have three kids that look out for there old man and i love them to death for it
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Post by mrlongbeard on Jul 5, 2007 21:37:49 GMT -4
buckhunter45 i have at least four full body harnesses that just sit around. if your coming to my place for the party, your welcome to pick one out NO CHARGE yours to keep if you want.
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Post by loggy on Jul 6, 2007 5:49:29 GMT -4
How do they fit w/heavy clothing ?? Thinkin about late season
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Post by dougell on Jul 6, 2007 9:05:19 GMT -4
Jeff,I always keep a small folding screw in step in my vest.That way,if I fall and can't reach the stand,it gives me something to step up on so I can climb back on the stand.I'm not saying your idea is a bad one because I always have a knife within reach also.However,I'd rather climb back in my stand than force myself to fall 20 feet.
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Post by mrlongbeard on Jul 6, 2007 16:06:21 GMT -4
the hunter safety system is sold according to your weight. but they have lots of adjustment to fit bulky clothing. the strap that holds you to the tree is design to absorb the shock of the fall till you come to a stop. plus lots of pockets for storage. a very good system in my opinion. like jeff said i'm a big guy to 6ft 3 inches 235lbs and i have no problem with this system.falling is the reason i use the two piece summit stands. you can still fall but it's a little harder
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Post by loggy on Jul 6, 2007 18:30:11 GMT -4
Thanks mrlongbeard. Late season im usually dressed in heavy wool. Some of the one i looked at seemed to be geared to llighter stuff worn in archery season etc.
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Post by loggy on Jul 7, 2007 6:47:44 GMT -4
I'm a 175 lb Lightweight (but still growing ;D). Maybe get the next size larger???
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Post by jeffpahunter on Jul 7, 2007 8:31:01 GMT -4
That's a great idea as well dougell.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that cutting myself out of the harness and taking the chance with the fall is the BEST option....just a better one than hanging there suffocating to death.
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