Hi everyone, new here with a question please. Im looking for another way of fastening my harness to the tree without having to struggle every year reaching up and trying to fasten the strap with buckle. I seen a you tube video for Quick Tether Plus, its a metal hook of sorts and looks like just the ticket but I cant find it anywhere. Any advice on what I can do? Thank you, and cool looking site. Doug in Pa.
Good quality caribiner from REI. Most falls occur during climbing or getting down. Static line and prussic knot?
Thanks, but Im looking for something maybe I can drill a hole into the tree, and fasten to. Im thinking maybe something like the screw in climbing hooks folks used to use, but would need something that would hold my weigh, and Im not sure what they are rated for, just something along that line perhaps
i personally would want to trust my well being to a hook, or i bolt screwed into the tree. they have some teethers our there that are simple to hook into and set up around the tree... i also attach to the tree at waist level when standing... anything above that just gets in my way.
no way. there is no way to know for sure if the tree (oak, pine, maple, willow, cedar, elm) would hold the weight of a fall. the "screw" or "lag bolt" may rip right out of the tree. Bad Idea. Not worth it.
Rather than screw something into the tree and if you are against a lifeline set-up then why don't you just get several of the straps you get with the harness when you buy a treestand and attach them into the trees you plan to hunt. You could even have a caribiner on each one to save you that struggle....
The physics of the force after 3 feet of slack on a hook is about 1500lbs. That's why used climbing rope on ebay and a good caribiner is a necessity.
Dude dont mess around....just buy the proper equipment and have a safe hunt....messing around with your rigged up set up is going to hurt you Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk 2
30' of 8mm static line and 5mm prussic knot line (makes 10 knots)=$40 at REI. Put a price on blowing in a straw to get down the hallway?
fwiw if you are using a standard full body harness you do not want to be hooking up at waist level. Your attachment to the tree should be around shoulder level with as little slack as you can hunt with. The lower you hook up below your back attachment increases your free fall distance and the forces exerted on the body go up exponentially for each foot you add. If you absolutely must hook up at the waist use a waist harness similiar to the ones designed for rock climbing but still hook to the tree around shoulder/head high. While not discussed often rock climbing harnesses are very popular systems and when used correctly very safe.
You can get a 3 pack of HSS LifeLines for $100 which include carabiners and are ready to go out of the box. Not only are you saving money but you're saving time and the energy of having to put it all together on your own.
What's wrong with just using a lifeline as others have stated? Your just as likely to fall climbing up and into the stand as you are once you are seated in the stand?
I bought some climbing rope. Cut it in 6-10 foot length (depending on tree diameter). Tie a loop on each end, wrap around tree and put one loop through the other. Set it high enough so you can just sit down without it tugging on you. Once you get to stand height, clip your harness carabiner on the loop then step on the stand. I have them on all my stands and one for my climber. I even use one for the stands I have with a lifeline. I would be afraid to use anything that screws into the tree.
I prefer a solid rope grab to a prussic knot, but a prussic knot will certainly work fine. Also prefer a quality adjustable work positioning lanyard rather than a linemans belt for hanging/removing stands. You can even make a pretty solid one for not too much $$. PETZL makes some quality gear, rope grab: Petzl CROLL Chest Ascender | chest ascender for fall protection | Gravitec Fall Protection Systems
I use my linemans rope for both setting sticks and safety strap. Once I get in stand I remove it from my waist, slide carabiner through loop, place above eye level pull tight and hook up. My harness of choice is Muddy!
Direct via HSS - Lifeline 3 Pack - Hunter Safety System - Hunting Safety - Treestand Safety Line 3 Pack
