rgecko23
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I have watched this too many times, but if you haven't seen it, please watch it. It will change your mind about wearing a harness in the tree.
Footage from my fall
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That's why I brought it back last week and made it a stickey so the newer guys could see it and be easier to find it.
Good idea to sticky this!
I didn't read the thread and just watched the video so I had no idea what his injuries would be like. And I was at work while watching this and when I saw him walk away I'm almost started clapping. Glad to see you made a full recovery!
I didn't read the thread and just watched the video so I had no idea what his injuries would be like. And I was at work while watching this and when I saw him walk away I'm almost started clapping. Glad to see you made a full recovery!
Thanks for sharing that.Very chilling and a real wake up call to all of us how anything can happen while we are off the ground.Glad you are doing well.
Big_Holla
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That time of year to really make sure the word gets out! Thanks for bringing this to the front!!
RDM
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def worth the watch. its that time of a year again were hanging stands and things, looking forward to season. makes u think how fast that could change
Thunderflight
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Is there something wron with the video? I tried watching it from my iPhone and got an internal failure thing from TOO
Just watched it and am very glad that you are OK!!!! I hunt from the ground but my buddys are stand hunters. You can bet they will be getting a safety lesson when i talk to them!!!!
Not sure what had happened? But after reading this I'm glad you're okay. I'm hearing impaired I watch closed caption on tv and sometime YouTube has closed caption but not always. I always say my prayers when getting up on the tree for my brother in law and for all the bow hunters out there to be safe and have a good hunt.
Stonewall
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Wow....Thanks for sharing your experience....curiosity, what brand of safety harness was that? Was it a free one like they give away when you buy a stand or was it something you bought. I have been using a heavy duty arborist belt when I hang stands for those that never thought of it.
Anyway thanks for sharing
Anyway thanks for sharing
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If I remember correctly it was a harness that came with the stand. The metal clip on the linemans belt broke. If you listen right before the fall you can actually hear it ping when it snaps.
Stonewall
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that video is intense. thanks for the info. My dad wears one of those cheap harness's and I worry his 65 year old body won't fare quite as well.
I'd get him a new one, they are safer, easier to put on, and more comfortable. I have a big dog ironman, only paid $40 for it on sale.