Another safety reminder...

[Spencie]

I want to keep guys aware of the dangers so here are a couple of pics of my accident. The first is the set up. You will notice that the top of the ladder stick is missing. The second pic is of the broken ladder stick. It broke where the bolt hole is for the "v" bracket. Stay safe out there guys and gals.

 

[Dustinb80]

Glad to hear that you are going to be ok Spencie. I just bought a new safety harness last week and it came with the life line. This is my first one, and its getting used.

 

[ajupsman]

Glad to hear that you are going to be ok Spencie. I just bought a new safety harness last week and it came with the life line. This is my first one, and its getting used.

Good for you. Once you start using lifelines you won't want to climb in to a treestand without one.

 

[aholdren]

I just bought 3 for my stands. This thread is the reason I did.

 

[Spencie]

I just bought 3 for my stands. This thread is the reason I did.

Glad to hear. I need about 20 but wont be in a stand without one.

 

[Bigslam51]

I should probably ask for a few as Christmas gifts. I have a couple stands that make my ass pucker gettin in and out of them.

 

[Big_Holla]

I've been eyeing a new safety harness as well for Christmas. Would like to get a few more lifelines too so I can swap out some existing one's. Bet it was a little humbling being there again wasn't it Spencie?

 

[Spencie]

I've been eyeing a new safety harness as well for Christmas. Would like to get a few more lifelines too so I can swap out some existing one's. Bet it was a little humbling being there again wasn't it Spencie?

I don't remember it so it wasn't bad. I lost my glasses and have been back 3 times trying to find them. Only ones I can shoot my bow with.

 

[Spencie]

I should probably ask for a few as Christmas gifts. I have a couple stands that make my ass pucker gettin in and out of them.

This was an easy in/out stand. It's the times you least expect it when it happens.

 

[MK111]

Been in a ladderstand for the first time this year. I use a safety vest with it connected to the tree. I nodded off yesterday and felt myself falling forward when I woke up. I didn't hit the end of the strap but it sure make feel good I had it on. Be safe out there.

 

[Spencie]

Here is an update: I am going back to work in the morning finally. That's 3.5 months. My shoulder is stronger than before the fall. I have very little pain in my back but my neck still hurts. The muscles in my back and neck are still very tight and I'm not sure they are ever going to loosen up.

Go take your stands down guys and gals. Replace things that need replaced and get lifelines for every stand you are going to use. It hurts...a lot....when you fall.

 

[finelyshedded]

Great message Mike! I'm buying more lifelines myself!!!

 

[Bigslam51]

Good news, mike! Hope the neck gets better!

 

[Boarhead]

My buddy Kevin kept telling me to get some lifelines so i finally got some and will be using them this year.
Glad you are doing better.

 

[aholdren]

Good to hear your getting back to work Mike. I got lifelines for my stands now after reading what you went through this past season.

 

[Dustinb80]

Glad to hear. Welcome back.

 

[Diane]

Glad you're able to go back to work. Hopefully the neck pain eventually leaves.

 

[Mike]

Great update.

 

[5Cent]

Good to hear you are feeling better Spencie!

 

[Fullbore]

Glad to hear your recovering buddy. Not a 100% yet, but still here and able to tell us your story.