Keep in mind......

[FEETDOWN]

Tree stands are dangerous
Hanging them is dangerous
Taking them down is dangerous
Climbing up in them is dangerous
Sitting in them is dangerous
Standing up in them is dangerous
Falling out of them will kill you

Even if nobody here likes you, somebody somewhere probably does

Wear your safety harness

[GreenHeadRocker]

Thanks Chris. It's a friendly reminder that your family will appreciate.

[Whaler_Dave]

Good reminder, thanks.

Didja take a dive?

[dhall1693]

Took one week before last. He is telling the truth. O, and Sportsman's Guide sucks.

[FEETDOWN]

Good reminder, thanks.

Didja take a dive?

No, but after hanging my last Loc On a few days ago and fighting with those raggedy ass muddy climbing sticks trying to get them tight, I figured I'd throw that out there. LOL

[XHailGC]

[GreenHeadRocker]

Any of you ever made your own lifeline?

[Stumpknocker]

i thought about getting one of those

[WoodieSC]

Any of you ever made your own lifeline?

Yes. Just make sure you use the proper type of line, both for the main line and the attachments... or use the right rock climbing or arborist gear, etc.

[FEETDOWN]

Any of you ever made your own lifeline?

Caught em on sale last year and bought 6 for $15 each

[Stumpknocker]

caught em on sale last year and bought 6 for $15 each :d

let me buy one from you,,, just think how good you will feel knowing that you might could save my life

[Glenn]

Almost as important as wearing the harness is having a plan if you happen to fall while wearing it. Dangling there for hours ain't an option. You need to be able to get back on your feet ASAP.

[Tater]

1.) Cuss/scream
2.) Look around to assess options
3.) Extend limbs and go spread eagle like superman and act like I'm flying
4.) Make my way back to the tree proper
5.) Pick out the most effective route up or down
6.) Slide down
7.) Or climb up
8.) Notify someone if injured
9.) Safely exit tree
10.) Unbuckle once on the ground
11.) Click my heels together
12.) Kick said heels in the air
13.) Saunter back to the truck

[Tater]

I know that's long winded......maybe a mnemonic device would help if that's your thing.

[benman]

If you've been saying "I need to change those steps out" on the ladder up to your tower stand, now is the time to do it. Learning you waited to long after you spray the football sized wasp nest and need to get down in a hurry isn't fun.

[Leftcoaster]

Bought a 3-pack of the Lifeline ropes this year and put them on my lock-ons. Pretty slick. Won't get in a stand without one from now on. Too easy.

[Drakey]

1.) Cuss/scream
2.) Look around to assess options
3.) Extend limbs and go spread eagle like superman and act like I'm flying
4.) Make my way back to the tree proper
5.) Pick out the most effective route up or down
6.) Slide down
7.) Or climb up
8.) Notify someone if injured
9.) Safely exit tree
10.) Unbuckle once on the ground
11.) Click my heels together
12.) Kick said heels in the air
13.) Saunter back to the truck

bhahahaha.....

[Catdaddy]

I wear my safety harness everytime in the tree.

My question about Life lines is....what do you wear when you go up the tree to attach life line?

[Tater]

Caribiner, prussic knot.

[Simple Man]

Hmmmmm. Always thought it was PrussET knot. i swear that's the way it was spelled with my SOP harness. Tater learnt me somethin' today. Somebody write it down.