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i am thinking now because of what happened to elmo and some of the comments.

the strap i have to hook to is just the right size around the tree, my brother said he didn't like that. my question is i have another strap would it make a difference if i hooked them together or is it a bad thing because then there is a extra buckle?

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i am thinking now because of what happened to elmo and some of the comments.

the strap i have to hook to is just the right size around the tree, my brother said he didn't like that. my question is i have another strap would it make a difference if i hooked them together or is it a bad thing because then there is a extra buckle?

look at it this way.. anything is better than falling to the ground from your stand.. duct taping myself to the tree would be an option..lol

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look at it this way.. anything is better than falling to the ground from your stand.. duct taping myself to the tree would be an option..lol

Back in the olden days, we used to think we were being the safety conscious ones when we simply tied a rope around our waste. In the years since, I have learned that that particular practice could be a killer that is more guaranteed than a fall. So, it's not always true that anything is better that falling to the ground. They've made some big improvements in safety harness rigs, even to the point where you are never disconnected even when going up and down the tree and also systems where you can ease yourself safely to the ground.

Regarding the original question, I am having a problem visualizing what is being described there. I'm not sure how you are using the extra strap. This isn't a "home-made" safety strap deal is it?

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While maybe not ideal,I'd think two togather would be fine. I also think if the one goes all the way though the buckle with a few inches sticking out it should be fine as well. I don't think it would pull through, but they way to know would be to test it under a shock load.

Heres what i learned this year... I hang my stands tie off my ropes with a Prusik, then a few feet off the ground i clip in and drop,to test everything. Both my leg straps on the harness popped they came undone !

BUT it was my fault I threaded them through,but not back over and under again. My own fault and one that could have cost me had i not tested things.

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Back in the olden days, we used to think we were being the safety conscious ones when we simply tied a rope around our waste. In the years since, I have learned that that particular practice could be a killer that is more guaranteed than a fall. So, it's not always true that anything is better that falling to the ground. They've made some big improvements in safety harness rigs, even to the point where you are never disconnected even when going up and down the tree and also systems where you can ease yourself safely to the ground.

Regarding the original question, I am having a problem visualizing what is being described there. I'm not sure how you are using the extra strap. This isn't a "home-made" safety strap deal is it?

Yeah I kind of thought about that... but I was assuming that most harnesses aren't waste harnesses anymore... but you're right.. I think I'd rather take my chances from the fall than from hanging by my waste 15-20 feet off the ground.. especially since cutting the harness would probably mean the same fall from 15-20 ft just a bit later..lol

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Yeah I kind of thought about that... but I was assuming that most harnesses aren't waste harnesses anymore... but you're right.. I think I'd rather take my chances from the fall than from hanging by my waste 15-20 feet off the ground.. especially since cutting the harness would probably mean the same fall from 15-20 ft just a bit later..lol

I'm not sure, but I think the way the human body is proportioned, being suspended from your waist probably would wind up with you upside down .... lol. Can you imagine cutting yourself down while in that position? ..... Ouch!!

Well anyway, thankfully people have since put a lot more thought into safety harness systems. They're not cheap, but worth every penny. Myself, I go one step further. I don't even get up in the trees anymore. Ha-ha ... If man were meant to be up in trees he would have been born with a prehensile tail .... lol.

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ok, no they are not home made they are both from 2 differant harness i have. they are called the tree belts and you tether yourself to it. while i was just out there i had to readjust it around tree because it was to low. we could not get it to stay tight around tree. i am going back out and put a strap/tie down up. it has a rachet buckle to it. i will feel much better.

Oh and holy crap its pretty windy out and that big tree moves!

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ok, no they are not home made they are both from 2 differant harness i have. they are called the tree belts and you tether yourself to it. while i was just out there i had to readjust it around tree because it was to low. we could not get it to stay tight around tree. i am going back out and put a strap/tie down up. it has a rachet buckle to it. i will feel much better.

Oh and holy crap its pretty windy out and that big tree moves!

What type of stand are you in, IE:

Fixed, ladder, climber or permanent

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Ladder? O.K., you could use a safety line from the ground (tied to the bottom of the ladder stand, 5' high) and have it attached above your head and then you would NEVER not be connected, from the ground up and especially when stepping onto a stand. All the safety line is is a appropriate length rope (20-30') with a loop at one end. Attach the end with the lop above your head and then tie the tag near the bottom of the ladder. Attach your prussic hitch and climb away. (and live happily ever after!)

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Ladder? O.K., you could use a safety line from the ground (tied to the bottom of the ladder stand, 5' high) and have it attached above your head and then you would NEVER not be connected, from the ground up and especially when stepping onto a stand. All the safety line is is a appropriate length rope (20-30') with a loop at one end. Attach the end with the lop above your head and then tie the tag near the bottom of the ladder. Attach your prussic hitch and climb away. (and live happily ever after!)

THANKS

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