Treestand Fall

[b.glass]

The life lines are the best things to ever hit the market. They keep you connected the entire time. I'm glad he's not hurt any worse than he is. I hope he can enjoy hunting again.

[Rob W.]

I have mostly switched to climber with saftey harness connected all the way up. I hope he heals fast and doesn't give up on hunting.


Rob

[Margly]

Best wishes for a 100 % recovery!
Prayers sent!

[R. Graddy]

Prayers sent TJ.  Just 2 days ago a friend texted me saying one of his hunting buddy's ladder stand gave way killing him.  I haven't always used a safety harness but will from now on.  Hope your friend heals quickly.

[Bow man]

Prayers sent to him and you and to all that know him,

There are way to many of these fals everyone please be carefull
Please use a safety line make one yourself there are directions here on tradgang to do it or go to HSS and buy one from them you are attached to the tree from the ground up we have one on all of our treestands

http://www.huntersafetysystem.com/store/tree-stand-life-line.html

Originally posted by Jock Whisky:
I took a very small amount of rock climbing training some years ago. I noticed that every restraint system has a back-up system.
For that reason I always have 2 straps on my stands. And like Wapiti792 I never leave the ground without a prussic and lifeline. I'm old enuf to know I don't bounce anymore, I break.

JW

[Dirtybird]

Glad to hear he's going to be okay.

[Tim]

I was just hunting with a buddy who deals with ratchet straps on a daily basis.  He would never trust just one and that when one part of the ratchet fails the who unit explodes into a bunch of pieces.  

Thanks for sharing Tom, I hope your friend is healing up quickly.

Tim

[Gator1]

Very glad your hunting partner is O.K.  

It brings up a very good warning, regarding the failure of the ratchet straps, especially if the stands are left out year round.

I have had a false sense of security, hunting out of ladder stands, however the double ratched is a fantastic idea.

[Big Ed]

Praying for your friend!!

[hammer08]

Thoughts are with everyone involved. Hope it turns out okay.

[Cherokee Scout]

I hope everything turns out ok.

[Doc Nock]

Always makes me cringe reading these...but the last few have "better than average" outcomes, but a lot of healing and pain none the less!

This is so close to home. So many of us spend time in our stands and so much can happen.

One moment...being tired, cold, sleepy... and life changes in that instant...or ends.

Prayers for recovery and realization that mechanical things fail...people (us) are the only true safety measure by using back up systems as stated.

Thanks for sharing.

[Catskill Longbow]

Prayers for healing. Glad to hear he will be OK.

I always use a back-up strap at the top of my stands, usually the motorcycle tie-down type.

I must say that those cables that secure the platform make me nervous. I have not come up with a safety for that, but do wear my SOP harness.

I fell backwards from a home built stand about 20 years ago.  20+ feet.  I was fortunate to only shatter my wrist.  Makes me extra carefull with treestands now.

[Kevin Dill]

I personally think every treestand should have 2 points of attachment to the tree. For an extra couple dollars no stand would break away. Straps of any kind have always worried me. Never seen a good chain destroyed by a squirrel or the sun. Ratchets are particularly worrisome, as the only thing between success and failure are 2 spring-loaded dogs and ratchet gears built to very loose tolerances. When setting a stand I always ask myself "Would you put your kid in this stand?"  

I really hope this guy has a full recovery. I'm sure he'll never look at a treestand the same way again.

[waknstak IL]

Prayers sent for a quick recovery!

[maineac]

Hopefully he heals quickly!!

[Tater]

Several years ago I started modifying all my hang on stands whether they attach with strap or chain.

   I have added a flat steel strap on the vertical cross bars between the seat and the platform, it has a notch which will set on a screw in step.

   This spreads the weight and takes most of the load off the strap. It also makes hanging your stand easier. Screw the step in first hang your stand and attach the strap or chain.

   Good reminder to be safe out there, check your stands every time you get in.

   Glad no one was seriously injured. Prayers for a speedy recovery.

[Friend]

Thank you relaying the real ever-living possibility.

My prayers continue go out to your friend and his family.

Perhaps it is a blessing that the docs have restricted me to the ground these days.

[cacciatore]

prayers for a fast heal and a recover in bowhunting drive.

[Mike Gerardi]

Wow TJ. Glad it was'nt worse. Hoping for his speedy recovery.