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Jackalope

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Would probably be a good idea to have a fire extinguisher or 2 on hand. I also have no idea how he thought a leaf blower would put the fire out. First call probably should've been to 911. Lots went wrong here IMO.


"Oh my God, how is this possible.".

Well for starters dipshit, you're driving on the downwind side with a fire can hanging out of the truck. The rear quarter is constantly exposed to fire.".

Nobody is that stupid, I say he did it for views.
 
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giles

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"Oh my God, how is this possible.".

Well for starters dipshit, you're driving on the downwind side with a fire can hanging out of the truck. The rear quarter is constantly exposed to fire.".

Nobody is that stupid, I say he did it for views.
Idk, but there is alot to be learned by watching that. The wife was suspiciously calm about it.
 

Jackalope

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Idk, but there is alot to be learned by watching that. The wife was suspiciously calm about it.

Yeah like don't use your truck to start brush fires, have a piss can or two if doing burn work, and leaf blowers aren't good at putting out truck fires. They work on small grass fires but not burning rubber and plastic.
 
Heck of a deal on Muddy’s version of the Lifeline. They are 30’ not 30” like the description says. I picked up a 3 pack for new stand locations this year…

Muddy Outdoors Safe-Line 30" Durable Nylon Outdoor Hunting & Treestand Safe System for Tree Climbing - 3 Pack https://a.co/d/eVZquqC
GREAT deal!! I thought I did good with HSS lifelines I found for $25 each a while back.
 
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giles

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Thoughts to the family and friends. Sad, but he went doing what he loved. I hope they find a giant dream buck that he shot just moments before the fall.
 
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jagermeister

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That’s terribly sad, Mike. A tragic reminder to all of us.

I am probably really late to the party on this… But I just recently started using a “lifeline” system at my permanent sets. I really don’t know what took me so long to do it. I guess I was just set in my old ways. But I tell ya, what a game changer from a safety standpoint. I will be implementing these lifelines on ALL of my permanent stands from now on. I tend to get myself into some sketchy setups, just trying to make the most out of this tree or that tree. And I’ve been flirting with disaster for years. I won’t say these lifelines totally eliminate any risk, but they certainly mitigate a large majority of the risk involved with ascending and descending the tree. For those haven’t yet adopted the lifeline systems, I STRONGLY encourage it. Once you get the hang of it, it does not slow you down going up or coming down AT ALL. And if you’re looking for a system, the one sold by Millennium Treestands is great. I highly recommend it.
 

Hedgelj

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That’s terribly sad, Mike. A tragic reminder to all of us.

I am probably really late to the party on this… But I just recently started using a “lifeline” system at my permanent sets. I really don’t know what took me so long to do it. I guess I was just set in my old ways. But I tell ya, what a game changer from a safety standpoint. I will be implementing these lifelines on ALL of my permanent stands from now on. I tend to get myself into some sketchy setups, just trying to make the most out of this tree or that tree. And I’ve been flirting with disaster for years. I won’t say these lifelines totally eliminate any risk, but they certainly mitigate a large majority of the risk involved with ascending and descending the tree. For those haven’t yet adopted the lifeline systems, I STRONGLY encourage it. Once you get the hang of it, it does not slow you down going up or coming down AT ALL. And if you’re looking for a system, the one sold by Millennium Treestands is great. I highly recommend it.
Sorry to hear Mike.

Are you meaning the "permanent" rope system that you connect to on the ground and just slide up as you ascend? Set up with prusik knots?

I have them on EVERY strapon with sticks and try to get them on every ladder we have set up. Definitely doesn't add more than a few seconds to the climb.
 

jagermeister

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Sorry to hear Mike.

Are you meaning the "permanent" rope system that you connect to on the ground and just slide up as you ascend? Set up with prusik knots?

I have them on EVERY strapon with sticks and try to get them on every ladder we have set up. Definitely doesn't add more than a few seconds to the climb.
Yes, precisely.
 
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triple_duece

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That’s terribly sad, Mike. A tragic reminder to all of us.

I am probably really late to the party on this… But I just recently started using a “lifeline” system at my permanent sets. I really don’t know what took me so long to do it. I guess I was just set in my old ways. But I tell ya, what a game changer from a safety standpoint. I will be implementing these lifelines on ALL of my permanent stands from now on. I tend to get myself into some sketchy setups, just trying to make the most out of this tree or that tree. And I’ve been flirting with disaster for years. I won’t say these lifelines totally eliminate any risk, but they certainly mitigate a large majority of the risk involved with ascending and descending the tree. For those haven’t yet adopted the lifeline systems, I STRONGLY encourage it. Once you get the hang of it, it does not slow you down going up or coming down AT ALL. And if you’re looking for a system, the one sold by Millennium Treestands is great. I highly recommend it.
Cheapest insurance policy that you will never have to cash in from dying from a fall. I use them
On all my permanent ladders and lokons.