My Yearly Reminder- TTT for 2010

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Sept 14, 2010 7:48:04 GMT -5 SPIKER said:

I hear you..the heat is the worst. The other thing I like about the Gorilla is the longer tether that allows you to turn.

Red, have you seen the HSS 360 extension limb?

www.huntersafetysystem.com/store/360-extension-limb.html

It looks pretty interesting.

Hey bud...interesting maybe, but I have 5 stands set up here in Florida, plus I'll be hunting PA and OH. At 70 bucks a pop that would mean I'd have to put it on and take it down after every hunt. If it was more like 20 bucks, I could afford to leave one at each spot. Land owners also frown on things that must be bolted or screwed into a tree. It is also against the law to bolt or screw anything to a tree on public land.

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Gotcha..So far the Gorilla has a pretty good range of motion with the extended tether. I'll let you know how it works out.

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Sept 14, 2010 15:34:23 GMT -5 SPIKER said:

Gotcha..So far the Gorilla has a pretty good range of motion with the extended tether. I'll let you know how it works out.

Good luck! Yep...let me know how you like it. It has been so stinkin' hot here in Florida I have not even had my new HSS on in the house. Saturday is opening day, so I'll be forced to do it soon.

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:-[straps, tethers, metal buckles, more straps...hate these ^%^(* things. I really wish manufactures would make harnesses people wouldn't mind wearing. I think my chances of just getting attached to the tree will quadruple the chances of a fall. Plus, you can't spin around for a shot without it being in the way. I have serious doubts about taking it to the woods on Saturday. Of course I am not suggesting others leave theirs at home...just venting.

To add insult to injury, just went on the HSS site only to find out the Ultra-light model I have is on recall.

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I have a light weight rock clmbing harness I have used for both sports over the years. I used to rock climb - and found it never failed on some major falls... It is light, no extra layer, but would not be fun at all to sit in all day hanging from a tree. For use with a stand though, it is great. Also, from rock climbing, a short section of rope with a carabiner to hook on as the tree allows I have found equally up to the task. Use a figure 8 knot to tie on to the harness with. Loop the rope around the tree or limb, snap the carabiner over to hold you secure. Just another thought for you.

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Sept 16, 2010 21:03:22 GMT -5 smj said:

I have a light weight rock clmbing harness I have used for both sports over the years. I used to rock climb - and found it never failed on some major falls... It is light, no extra layer, but would not be fun at all to sit in all day hanging from a tree. For use with a stand though, it is great. Also, from rock climbing, a short section of rope with a carabiner to hook on as the tree allows I have found equally up to the task. Use a figure 8 knot to tie on to the harness with. Loop the rope around the tree or limb, snap the carabiner over to hold you secure. Just another thought for you.

Hard for me to visualize..but you have my interest. Some specifics would be great. Thanks!

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I'll see if I can get a photo or two up tomorrow some time.

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Rather than my posting pictures of my - now somewhat older gear... Here is a review of some current offerings.

www.climbing.com/print/equipment/harness233/

Take a peek at these, the reviews are listed at the bottom of the article. For the safety line, a length of climbing rope from a local shop, or web, or rope of your choice, gets wrapped and tied to the tree. Tie a 4 foot section of rope to your harness, figure 8 knot, and a carabiner. Climb up, snap the carabiner on to the safety loop. The length is set, you are ready to hunt, if you follow what I am saying.
Here is a video on how to tie on...


Here is a link about climbing knots -
climbing.about.com/od/climbingknots/Climbing_Knots.htm

This is really rather simple, if I had multiple stands, I'd tie a rope on the tree and just snap in when I got up there, no matter which stand. The harness is light, you can move in it and climb in it, you can walk in and out in it.

Down points about this - these are generaly not made for large waist lines. You may find that you need to be on the trim side to find one that works for you.