Safety Harness

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  1. Hoytman62

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    What do you believe is the best safety harness for tree and ladder stands?


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  2. Deerhunter 28

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    HSS
    Is the best
     
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    Whitetail Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I have a Gorilla G-Tac Air. They are very light, easy to put on and comfortable. Saw them $50 at Walmart.
     
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    Muddy Safeguard
     
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    No.6Hunter Die Hard Bowhunter

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    HSS Elite Vest is the easiest and most comfortable harness I have owned, too big for me now :(
     
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    SharpEyeSam Legendary Woodsman

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    agreed!!
     
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    HHS. Very comfortable
     
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    Anyone ever used the HSS hybrid flex? I'm thinking about ordering one tomorrow all the reviews seem good so far


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    I have a tree spider and like it. Fits well and is comfortable. Right now you can get them 50 % off the scent blocker website!! Great deal!!
     
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    Agreed
     
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    I have a HSS vest style and like it really well. I would recommend any vest style harness for just the simplicity. It's a lot easier to get a vest on in the dark than trying to configure the other ones. I'm sure other styles are just as easy to put on these days but all I have to fasten are two leg buckles and one on my chest and it's on.
     
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    I been using a black diamond Vario speed harness for the last three years...don't plan on Changing ...ever
     
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    can you use a linesman belt with it? don't see any loops to connect
     
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    I tie into the belay loop.
     
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    I have the Hybrid Flex. For what it is worth, though, I only hunted with it once so far. It is comfortable and the pockets allow a large degree of freedom if carrying various things. Quick to get in/out of as well. Sizing allows it to be worn over heavier clothing but also allows to be adjusted to wear under some clothing, at least in recently trying it on with one of my jackets.

    I also have the HSS Elite. Got both as gifts and while I could have returned one... I talked myself into keeping both for differing applications, weather, and depending on what else I may be wearing due to temps.
     
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    Ok I think I may be making the switch. Is there a tether you prefer?
     
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    Not especially. I ended up making my own only to lengthen it for use on larger trees. The commercial ones like muddy and HSS work fine except the carabiner are overly heavy and cheap. Replacing them is easy enough though.

    One trick, after tiring off to belay run the line behind you and tuck it into the top of the belt. It will keep the tether out of your way.
     
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    Hss are very nice
     

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