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 | | From: | Tracy and Brian | | Subject: | Re: Tree Stands | | Date: | Tue, 18 Jan 2005 12:01:13 -0600 |
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 | We use permanant stands for our hunting. Every year before the hunt, as part
of out scouting, we check the condition and ensure they're still solid.
"Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers" wrote in
message news: <10nvciib13n5d6e@corp.supernews.com>...
> "Michaelb" wrote in message
> news:20041026162815.41853.qmail@web54405.mail.yahoo.com...
> >> I read in another newsgroup that 2 men died in
> >> Mississippi last weekend
> >> from falls out of tree stands in separate incidents.
> >> Just a safety
> >> reminder for all and a plug for the use of safety
> >> harnesses.
> >
> > Well and truly said, Paul. It is my understanding
> > that some significant fraction of falls from tree
> > stand occur when climbing the ladder to or from the
> > stand. Has anyone here come up with any quiet methods
> > for using a safety strap while on the ladder? Good
> > hunting! Michael
>
> I've been seeing a product advertised on The Outdoor Channel that sounds
> like it would be perfect for just this situation. But wouldn't you know
it,
> when I want to see the commercial, it's not being aired! ;-p
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> Evidently, it is a device that has an auto-retract feature and a braking
> system. I believe that you strap it up in the tree when you initially put
> up the treestand. Then, you bring the strap/rope down. It appears if the
> strap/rope comes out too quickly, it will clamp down and stop. Then, when
> you go to climb up the tree/ladder, you clip this to your safety harness.
> As you come up the tree/ladder, it auto-retracts as you ascend. If you
> fall, the breaking device kicks in, arresting your fall and slowly
lowering
> you to the ground.
>
> Now, if I can see the commercial, I'll post the contact information.
> --
> Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
> http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
> G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
> http://www.herefishyfishy.com
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