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Chris, I have a SOP harness. I love it. I used to own a HSS but as others have said, too heavy, and the buckles were too bulky and noisy for my tastes.
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I've used the HSS Pro vest for almost 4 years. Mine is the older style, and a bit heavier, but would never be in a tree without it. Just think how heavy a wheelchair is !!
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I was late coming to the full body harness camp and decided last year on the one Summit sells. I think it might be the SOP version talked about. Cool in the heat and fits over any combination of clothing. I've not had any problem feeling restricted when drawing my bow and forget I have it on. I put it on at my vehicle and take it off at my vehicle.
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I'm getting the Rescue One CDS 2 this year. Being able to lowering yourself to the ground is a huge plus in my book. Suspension trama isn't a joke and can get you killed. Check out the video's on youtube for the Rescue One CDS 2. It'll make a believer out of ya. They also make a commercial 60ft version for you fellas workin in high places.
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I just bought a rescue one cds and its the best harness on the market today hands down.It can be repacked by yourself no other vest can do that.Give it a look.
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I bought a Muddy last year and love it. I set the catch rope just low enough that I can barely sit down so if I do fall it's only going to be like 2 feet and easy to get back in the stand. Comes with a climbing rope with pursic knot.
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I also bought the Rescue One CDS 11 and so far pleased. I've been getting used to it as this is the first time I've bought and used one (shame on me) but if you are going to get one might just as well get the best. Cant wait to do the test with it before hunting. Check them out.
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This may not be ground breaking news but wearing the harness under a layer or two of clothing with only the top strap exposed makes it less "in the way". I completely forget I'm wearing it.
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quote:Originally posted by Lost Arra: This may not be ground breaking news but wearing the harness under a layer or two of clothing with only the top strap exposed makes it less "in the way". I completely forget I'm wearing it.
The harness is meant to be worn on the outside of clothing. It is designed that way. If you wear it on the inside it could tighten the clothing around your neck if you do fall from the stand. I always wear the harness on the outside as it was intended. I personally don't recommed it but, if you feel comfortable enough with it then go for it. I also have a knife in an easy to reach spot just in case I do somehow become tangled in a weird way.
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I recently bought a Gorilla G15 safety harness. The lighter weight I like but it has some issues when it comes to adjustments; namely the straps don't stay where you put them once they're adjusted. The straps that run under your thighs and hook to the waste belt tends to loosen up when you move around, other than that it's a pretty good product. TRW
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Kodiak: I'm not sure I understand the risk.
Not questioning your design statement but having a camo shirt over the shoulder and waist straps seems to reduce the risk of things getting tangled up plus there is less clothing between my neck and the harness. I'm with you on the handy knife.
From Summit (Seat of the Pants) and where I got the idea:
" Like all of our treestand harnesses, the FastBack can be worn over or under your standard hunting clothes, so you can put it on before you leave camp."
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I have the gorilla G30 and it is alittle heavy in hand but once on cannot tell it. I had the G15 two but did not like the adjustment like said above and took it back for the G30.
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I am new to treestand hunting and I got a HSS pro vest and the optional saftey rope with prussic knot. It was very easy to use and comfortable and I felt very safe. The extra pockets are very handy. No experience with other systems but would reccomend the HSS to my friends with no reservation. Bob
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Based on longbowben's recommendation I ordered the rescue one cds system. I just got off the phone with the owner of the company and he said all harnesses can only be certified for 5 years based on TMA's rules but he said don't throw it away as it will last your lifetime. He has been using the same one for 13 years. He also said they are certified for two hard falls but soft falls like when you practice with it can be done as much as you want. They use the same harness for 60 soft falls at shows when they are demonstrating the harness. I did not know about suspension trauma until this year; thank God I never fell as you only have about five minutes hanging in a full body harness before you go unconcious and then you are dead. You can use a suspension relief strap with harnesses that don't have a descent system to buy yourself more time but someone had better find you fairly soon. Best of luck to everyone this season and above all else; hunt safe!
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