Treestand falls

[_X7]

20 hours ago, hammer4reel said:

switched from that to a tss home made. And a tree sling .

seems like 2 lifetimes ago

It was, Dan, it was. The Anderson Tree Sling was the handiest item out there for a time.

 

[Lunatic]

21 minutes ago, _X7 said:

 A bolt failed in the hand climber. It was an original Lone Wolf stand. They since went to a heavier bolt

Thanks. I asked cuz o use LW sit on.  After this thread I’ll be inspecting my climber before going out again 

[_X7]

47 minutes ago, Lunatic said:

Thanks. I asked cuz o use LW sit on.  After this thread I’ll be inspecting my climber before going out again 

A good habit to get into for sure. All points of connection and contact should be checked. Another thing I've heard of is cables on hang on stands should be lubricated to prevent rust.

Also, ladder stands will rust from the inside of the tubes out. I read where people use spray foam to deaden metal that also helps prevent moisture from getting in.

Edited October 21, 2019 by _X7

[Hitemnasty]

23 hours ago, Nomad said:

Watch your rings also.  My nephew got his wedding ring caught on a step, over his head, when he stepped off the last step.  Cut him to the bone.   Luckily I had see this before and I managed to pull the ring off his finger before it swelled up.  It wasn't easy though.   Then off to the hospital for stitches.

I’d suggest to anyone to get a silicone wedding band! It’s more comfortable and you don’t have to worry about loosing a finger in some freak accident caused by a metal ring. 

After hearing about the horror stories about those screw ins I’ve been phasing them out, they’re probably the most dangerous equipment hunters are using. From pulling out and falling to being gutted while you fall.... no thanks! 

[bucky]

Anyone try these out yet, if so pros and cons?https://www.rogerssportinggoods.com/scentblocker-trinity-featherlite-spiderweb-mossy-oak-infinity

[Lunatic]

7 hours ago, Hitemnasty said:

I’d suggest to anyone to get a silicone wedding band! It’s more comfortable and you don’t have to worry about loosing a finger in some freak accident caused by a metal ring. 

After hearing about the horror stories about those screw ins I’ve been phasing them out, they’re probably the most dangerous equipment hunters are using. From pulling out and falling to being gutted while you fall.... no thanks! 

What is a silicone wedding band?

[Lunatic]

9 hours ago, _X7 said:

A good habit to get into for sure. All points of connection and contact should be checked. Another thing I've heard of is cables on hang on stands should be lubricated to prevent rust.

Also, ladder stands will rust from the inside of the tubes out. I read where people use spray foam to deaden metal that also helps prevent moisture from getting in.

I am hunting am and I went over my climber with a magnifying glass. All goo, I feel better now

[madeinuk]

All of these posts are making me feel so much better about my pop up ground blind.

Edited October 23, 2019 by madeinuk

[Hitemnasty]

42 minutes ago, Lunatic said:

What is a silicone wedding band?

https://www.amazon.com/BULZi-Massaging-Silicone-Comfortable-Flexible/dp/B07BLRF32W

[bucky]

14 minutes ago, madeinuk said:

All of these posts are making me free so much better about my pop up ground blind.

The only thing you have to worry about is the Brown Recluse Spiders that love to reside in ground blinds

Edited October 22, 2019 by bucky

[jhrebs]

I’m always nervous not that I will fall but that the tree falls.


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[bucky]

Just now, jhrebs said:

I’m always nervous not that I will fall but that the tree falls.


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If you're climbing trees that make you nervous from it falling... maybe you should use a ground blind

[jhrebs]

I’m not worried about it, just a thought.


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[Lunatic]

20 hours ago, jhrebs said:

I’m always nervous not that I will fall but that the tree falls.


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Its no good to be nervous while climbing. You don't want to get complacent but fear is no good as well.

On that note I bough yesterday a descender device... I think you guys are scaring me with this thread

[madeinuk]

Descender device?