How many use lifelines and how many dont

I use a linemans strap and harness.

 

I fell and broke 2 vertebrae in my back in 1993 while climbing into the stand. 16 feet. Very lucky it wasn’t worse. So yeah, I’m strapped up all the time.

 

My only thing with the lifeline is that I can’t keep it tight to the tree at the top. It comes loose. Am I putting it up wrong? I always hunt out of ladder stands as I do not trust those little cables holding the platform. I weigh 220 pounds so this is close to the weight limit on most stands. ( i know they can hold more ) If they changed the weight limit to 400 pounds I would feel a bit safer. Lol I am sure if I hunted out of them more I would get more comfortable. I do feel like the ladder gives me away.

 

If you have one of the screw-in equipment hooks or something like that, just put your lifeline above it. That will keep the lifeline from sliding down when there's no weight on it. If you fall or put weight on it, it will cinch tight to the tree.

 

I put mine around the trunk but above the 1st limb or 2 above my head height when standing on the platform

 

I like to use a big limb if there is one somewhere above my stand. One thing you can do is double up to make sure it doesn’t slip, meaning go through the noose twice. If there’s not enough lifeline to do that then you sit way higher than I do and I can’t relate.

 

I don't understand how a hair clip would overcome his obstacle, must less would I trust my life with one

 

Anything that keeps that loop around the tree from loosening up while there is no weight on it will accomplish your purpose. If you put weight on the lifeline (ie. you fall), it will always cinch tight against the tree. The issue is from it loosening up when there is no weight to keep it pulled tight. Or, as I mentioned earlier, screw in a cargo hook below where your lifeline wraps around the tree. That will keep it from sliding down when it's loose.

 

I can agree with the cargo hook method

 

I have lifelines on all my hang on stands. Climber and ladder stands I just use a harness.

 

I run lifelines on my lock ons and ladders but on my climber I just take my time with my harness tied off and inch it up the tree as I go. Makes it slower climbing but I’m allergic to falling 20-ft.

 

Had 3 ordered on Amazon...out of stock. Back to the drawing board...

 

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