Safety Vest

[AP36]

I noticed the date on my Safety Vest is now out of date so I need to get a new one. My question is do any of you use a device that will lower you to the ground in case you accidentally fall. My wife asked me if I had one after she saw one on a hunting show I was watching. I told her that I don't but it got me to thinking about them since I do hunt by myself during the week when no one else is at the lease. If you do use them which one is recommended? On a side note don't forget to check your safety vest before the season starts.

[Sleepy]

Use a lifeline. HSS makes them or you can make your own. Loop it around the tree up top by your stand and tie it off at the bottom. The HSS come with a prusik knot so that you can hook on and rais/lower it when climbing up or down. You'll be tied off at all times from the time your feet leave the ground till you're back down. I don't go up a tree without them.

[Plain Lucky]

X 2 on the HSS Lifeline. Have used them for years and won't get in a tree without one.

I am also interested in the systems that the OP is referring to such as the Livewire. I did a decent amount of research on them about a year ago and just didn't make a decision on one before season so I ended up staying with the Lifeline.

There seemed to be a few construction related safety systems out there that had not yet moved into the hunting market.

Good thread, in for more info.

[AP36]

Thanks for the replies.

[ranchdog]

Use a lifeline. HSS makes them or you can make your own. Loop it around the tree up top by your stand and tie it off at the bottom. The HSS come with a prusik knot so that you can hook on and rais/lower it when climbing up or down. You'll be tied off at all times from the time your feet leave the ground till you're back down. I don't go up a tree without them.

This, and I put one on every tree I hunt too. Your life is worth it, ask your wife she has already told you so.

Be safe....

RD

[MadHatter]

I wouldn't worry about the date on the vest. OSHA is not checking hunters out in the woods.
If you take care of your harness, the date is irrelevant, if you neglect your harness, the date is irrelevant.

[DesertDug]

I use a spider line while in a climber. Good insurance.

[grizzman]

I used a Livewire for several years and bought another last year but didn't use it because with clothing I'm a little over the weight limit now.