Rock climbing harness tree stand safety harness.

Petrichor · August 18, 2021, 08:25:56 AM

Just wait.... Now your practically half way to saddle hunting. Next season you might just even ditch the tree stand.

Dave Lay · August 18, 2021, 06:10:41 PM

Mark, I'm borderline on the RC harness waist size as well. I'm like you in that Ive had about every stand accident I can think possible. So I'm extra careful staying roped to the tree at all times using 2 linemen's belts as needed while climbing and entering the stand and when using a full harness I attach the lanyard as high as possible to where it's just snug when I sit down. I also worry about suspension trauma and carry a loop of webbing to step in if I fall to be able to get the pressure off my thighs. Luckily I haven't had to do that yet. This early season is a trial for the RC harness it's very possible I may go back to the lone wolf harness if it doesn't work out

Carpdaddy · August 18, 2021, 07:17:08 PM

Okay that's it, I'm trying one out!

Dave Lay · August 20, 2021, 05:32:41 PM

I hope you guys aren't using the gear loops for lineman belt attachment . Most all I've seen including the BD alpine bod require you to add a carabiner or similar to the sides to attach your lineman rope to. I personally used a sling and wrapped it around the back of the waist belt but have seen a lot of different ways to do it.

Bowguy67 · August 20, 2021, 07:38:40 PM

Quote from: Dave Lay on August 20, 2021, 05:32:41 PM
I hope you guys aren't using the gear loops for lineman belt attachment . Most all I've seen including the BD alpine bod require you to add a carabiner or similar to the sides to attach your lineman rope to. I personally used a sling and wrapped it around the back of the waist belt but have seen a lot of different ways to do it.

Thank you Dave, that's not something I'm doing, gear loops are for gear. Great heads up though

old_goat2 · August 21, 2021, 04:30:36 AM

I use the Petzyl Corax, it's highly adjustable and can be used on thin summer clothes and bulky winter one's

laserman · August 21, 2021, 09:59:18 PM

Sold alpine bod harness and bought another one from Amazon. Alpine doesn't have linesman loops. I made some for the alpine but they were a little sketchy. RC harness is 100% more comfortable and lighter than the hunting harness.

1Canvas · August 25, 2021, 08:34:52 PM

I did some extensive testing of 4 different full body harnesses and a rock climbing harness some years ago including test falls and had one real fall in a rock climbing harness.
In a climber I only use a RC harness, recovery into a climber is a real problem for less than the most fittest hunter in a full body harness. In a hang on with sticks, steps, or ladder, a full harness is not a problem. I prefer a full body harness in an open front hang on for the fall restraint feature.
Now I always use a Treestand Wingman also.

Badlands · August 26, 2021, 05:26:49 PM

Quote from: old_goat2 on August 21, 2021, 04:30:36 AM
I use the Petzyl Corax, it's highly adjustable and can be used on thin summer clothes and bulky winter one's

tough to beat the Petzyl Corax for price, quality and adjustability.

1Canvas · August 28, 2021, 01:58:25 PM

I bought a cheaper Black Diamond Vario Speed Harness and that's the one I used in testing harnesses years ago, although it looks cheap it worked well in test falls and sitting and I'm 225lbs.