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Climbing Stand Accidents/Failures
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08/16/16 10:34 AM
08/16/16 10:34 AM
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Posts: 20,094 Northport, AL
GomerPyle
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As bow season gets nearer and I'm still without a place to hunt this year, it's looking more and more like I'm going to be stuck hunting public land.
This means, despite my dislike (near phobia) of using a climber, I'm probably going to have to make myself do so if I want a realistic chance at killing a deer.
With that said, what would y'all say most climber accidents/failures are attributed to? Doing something stupid or legit equipment failure (no wrong-doing on the user's part)? I have a limited budget which means I'll probably be looking at used stands if/when I buy one, and I have little experience using them. I always wear a harness but the last thing I want is to find myself hanging from a tree, in the middle of public land where a cell signal may be weak/nonexistent.
Last edited by GomerPyle; 08/16/16 10:35 AM.
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Re: Climbing Stand Accidents/Failures
[Re: GomerPyle]
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08/16/16 11:36 AM
08/16/16 11:36 AM
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GomerPyle
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CPalmer, thanks for the feedback
There are 3 certainties in an uncertain world:
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Re: Climbing Stand Accidents/Failures
[Re: GomerPyle]
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08/16/16 11:51 AM
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perchjerker
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Always use strap to hold top in place on tree. I use a ratchet strap. Its easy to bump the top and have it fall when you stand to shoot without one. Go slow, go in early and take your time. Soon it will become second nature. I love a climber, but Im particular about the brand I use. I prefer one made in the USA.They are expensive, but a TREEWALKER is a safe stand, great bite on tree. As said before wear your harness EVERYTIME you leave the ground. Try to avoid trees with real hard bark, like a walnut. Hunt safe
Last edited by perchjerker; 08/16/16 11:53 AM.
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Re: Climbing Stand Accidents/Failures
[Re: GomerPyle]
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08/16/16 02:22 PM
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bamaeyedoc
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Used API or Summit is what I would go with. Safety vest and DO NOT let your feet leave earth without it on. DO NOT remove it until safely back on the ground.
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Re: Climbing Stand Accidents/Failures
[Re: GomerPyle]
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08/16/16 02:49 PM
08/16/16 02:49 PM
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Posts: 28,989 Fosters, Alabama, USA
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I've had a climber slip a couple of inches before, nothing major though. Most accidents are due to operator error. Number one mistake is getting in too big of a hurry. Now a ladderstand, them sumbitches will break your neck, literally. I know. But, I was doing something stupid.
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Re: Climbing Stand Accidents/Failures
[Re: GomerPyle]
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08/16/16 03:38 PM
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Posts: 292 Florence, AL
jtillery
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Turkey247 has it right. My first stand was an API Star. Still use it today, although I'm either going to trade or sell it for a lighter stand since I have so far to walk. That thing is rock solid. Sharp teeth to dig in and its really comfortable.
Like you, I was scared to death. Practice at home, and practice like you would hunt. (Pull your gear up, test shooting position, etc) The biggest thing for me to build confidence was to practice.
Find a harness your comfortable with as well. I hated the idea of those seatbelt type that came with my stand, so I bought a vest style from HSS.
Lots of good info from this thread.
Last edited by jtillery; 08/16/16 03:39 PM.
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Re: Climbing Stand Accidents/Failures
[Re: GomerPyle]
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08/16/16 04:08 PM
08/16/16 04:08 PM
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Posts: 11,651 Longwood, FL
jlbuc10
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Climb a pine in a tree walker. I'm usually more worried about getting stuck to the tree than I am about falling off.
Last edited by jlbuc10; 08/16/16 04:08 PM.
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Re: Climbing Stand Accidents/Failures
[Re: GomerPyle]
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08/16/16 04:25 PM
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I limited out using a ground blind in the forest last year
We will burn that bridge when we get there
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Re: Climbing Stand Accidents/Failures
[Re: Beadlescomb]
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08/17/16 03:13 AM
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I limited out using a ground blind in the forest last year I'm seriously considering doing this. I love a climber. I love being up in a tree. I also love the morning hunt and the time it takes me to get set up makes me always feel rushed. I know the obvious answer is to leave earlier but it's already close to 2 hours from the time my feet hit the floor to the time I'm in position ready to shoot and there's also the noise. The world seems to be quietest just before day break and I always feel like everything within a mile can hear me climbing a tree in the morning. I think a ground blind, though I've never used one, would be much faster and quieter in the mornings.
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Re: Climbing Stand Accidents/Failures
[Re: GomerPyle]
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08/17/16 04:25 AM
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Muddybucks7
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Just stay away from them slick oaks and you'll be fine
beauties in the eye of the bowholder
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Re: Climbing Stand Accidents/Failures
[Re: Beadlescomb]
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08/17/16 04:30 AM
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Geno
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I limited out using a ground blind in the forest last year What kind of blind do you use?
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