I was asked by Todd. I don't think this is accurate. I believe when we talked with you at the show, it was how the site can be a useful tool for manufacturers to get the word and engage with hunters. I don't recall anything about you needing to "help get it going again"?? The conversation is serious, however you seem to think your way (that may be best for you) is the hands down best for everyone. That's simply not the case in my opinion. Coop has tried the climbing harness and doesn't like it for hunting. Now as far as being able to monkey around a tree, sure, looks like it would be great for that. But in a hunting situation, there are reasons that I don't want a strap in front. For instance, if had to do a complete 360 turn in the stand to follow a deer. With a harness hooked up as you suggest, I couldn't do that with a connection at waist height. One direction, maybe, but not the other. Now, as far as the ease to pull yourself back into the stand, This guy doesn't seem to have any issues. [video=youtube_share;y9j2t6SKTuE]http://youtu.be/y9j2t6SKTuE[/video] I guess the same could be said for many
So If during this HSS demonstration video Jim takes this exact fall because he blacked out, just hanging there as he was with all his weight on the two leg straps now pressing on the femoral artery, what do you think he would look like in 20 minutes? From a sitting position, I can stand up as a right handed shooter and turn left to shoot behind the stand. From that position I can turn to the front and to the right and shoot behind the stand without touching the rope or adjusting it. There is just enough slack to be able to turn yet not fall below the platform.
If used peoperly a 4 point harness won't leave you hanging below your stand either, as stated by several people. Just like your saying with attaching with your harness at armpit level, except while sitting the recommended strap location is where the tether is just becoming tight while sitting. Or about eye level while standing, which also lets you easily get back up to stand. So basically if both harnesses are placed and tied to tree properly there should be no trouble lifting ones self up. And I'm a right handed shooter and the straps never gotten in my way
