I have hunted off and on out of a treestand for 15 plus years and I bet I can count on one hand how many times I have worn a safety harness. I used to always think “I’ll never fall,it won’t happen to me”, “I’m careful. I won’t fall.” I tried the pieces of crap that come with most treestands and they are such a pain to put on and then they are just in the way. I always end up just not wearing one.
Well after getting hounded on by some buddies year after year about not wearing a harness I finally went out and bought a good quality safety vest. This things is 1000 times more easy to put on and hunt out of than the free ones that come with stands. I should have bought one years ago. I have worn it a couple times this fall and I’ll continue to wear it. Even thougth I have never had an accident, I have had several close calls where I have caught myself. I know it’s only a matter of time. Better safe than sorry.
Those of you that don’t wear a harness because they are just a pain to get onand hunt out of, I urge you to try a good quality safety vest. There are several on the market that look really good. I think mine is a Hunters Safety System. Best insurance you can buy.