Tree stand harness...what's everyone wearing?

[mlammerhirt]

Just like the title says what's everyone's favorite harness. I have an older hunter safety system vest style harness...but looking to upgrade to something a little smaller that can be worn under my outter layers.

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[turkeyfeathers]

Hunter safety vest harness as well. Easy to get into.  You can wear under your outer jacket. I started doing it last year and actually like it better as pockets in jacket are now accessible.

[mlammerhirt]

Does yours have the big seat belt style buckles on the legs?

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[turkeyfeathers]

25 minutes ago, mlammerhirt said:

Does yours have the big seat belt style buckles on the legs?

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yes.  Never thought about wearing it under my main coat until someone post it on here. Could never utilize pockets of coat until putting it under. 

[moog5050]

Tree spider bibs.  Integrated harness.   Love them.  If it's real hot, I have a speed harness.  

[Lawdwaz]

Mine is a 1999 AO System (made by DBI Sala) .  I k ow it's old but it's never been stressed and doesn't ever see an UV lighting. I paid a good buck for it and was one of the first kids on the block to use a full body harness instead of just a POS belt. 

I scored an exact copy of mine from my dad last year, that'll be my backup system  He's done climbing trees  

I love mine, wouldn't dream of going up without it. 

[fasteddie]

I am still using my Hunter Safety System . I carry one of the harness's that come with the stands in my backpack as a backup in case I forget the HSS . 

[eagle rider]

Tree Spider for me!  

[Buckmaster7600]

I have 3 of them a muddy, tree spider vest and a hss bow hunter. I hate everyone of them and usually wear the old sty belt. I know they aren't nearly as safe but I can't stand having crap strapped around my legs and waste!


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[BigVal]

Hss vest mostly because I like all the pockets 

[mlammerhirt]

Thanks guys....does everyone use has lifeline as well?


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[The_Real_TCIII]

Go to a rock climbing harness you'll never go back, it's awesome


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[mlammerhirt]

My buddy ice climbs
...I'll have to have a chat with him.

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[Stormshadow]

I'm going to use my rock climbing harness this season. I already have one for climbing and I think it will do the job just fine.

[stoneam2006]

Muddy harness

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[mlammerhirt]

Which model ...they are in sale at Dick's right now and they look alot nicer/sleeker then my old hss vest style.

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[eagle rider]

for those that have the Muddy, whats goo and not good about them.  

Edited August 14, 2016 by eagle rider

[Buckmaster7600]

for those that have the Muddy, whats goo and not good about them.  

Easy to put on and don't tangle like some of the others I have used. They have the best leg nickels or lack of buckles. Not to heavy. Of the 3 I own if I was forced to wear one it would be the muddy.


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[stoneam2006]

Which model ...they are in sale at Dick's right now and they look alot nicer/sleeker then my old hss vest style.

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Idk if that's for me or not...I'm not sure what model I'll look when I get home but it's an excellent harness comfortable light weight and easy to put on i wear it under my jacket and even if I end up out of the tree I continue to wear it bc it doesn't bother me.

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[Nomad]

I use a Muddy and of course a safety line with Prusik . I had an old HSS with seatbelt buckles , hated that thing . The buckles made noise when striking things like guns and bows, and those pockets kept getting caught on tree steps, till I stared putting it under my jacket , then you can't use the hood though .

Back when I stared I used a rope... a clove hitch around tree and a bowline around me, and my tree steps were small pieces of 2x4 tied around the tree... 

 

 

[Core]

I use the one that came with the summit tree stand. I can't pretend I feel comfortable with the plastic buckles, but I assume they have run them through some testing. I put it on when at home and I for the most part forget it's there, it's really not too bad. I haven't weighed it but it's quite heavy. I see the hunter safety system claims to be only 2.5 lbs.

Ideally I'd want a system that lets me rappel down the tree and if I ever get one of the ultra light climbers that doesn't have the wrap-around ring at the top I would definitely get one of those. Otherwise I could see a person slipping the foot rest and hanging there kind of up the creek a little unable to easily rappel down.

[Trial153]

Black Diamond vario speed harness

[Nomad]

3 hours ago, Core said:

 

Ideally I'd want a system that lets me rappel down the tree and if I ever get one of the ultra light climbers that doesn't have the wrap-around ring at the top I would definitely get one of those. Otherwise I could see a person slipping the foot rest and hanging there kind of up the creek a little unable to easily rappel down.

Carry an extra closed loop, either on your harness or a pocket you can reach . If you find yourself hanging by your harness which is attached to you line via a Prusik, simply use the loop to,tie a second Prusik low by your feet. Now put a foot in it stand and slide the upper Prusik down, then sit , slide lower Prusik down, replete inchworm style till on ground.

At work we've gone up and down 5 stores in training like this .

Edited August 14, 2016 by Larry302

[ncountry]

2 hours ago, Trial153 said:

Black Diamond vario speed harness

Maybe a stupid question.

Where do you hook the safety rope?

I like the looks of that one.

[Trial153]

Maybe a stupid question.

Where do you hook the safety rope?

I like the looks of that one.

Just use a linesman rope and then attach the carabiner to the belay loop in the front of the harness, I take the line and just make a tuck into the belt so the line is behind me and out of the way.