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Title: Looking for a climbing harness while hanging stands
Post by: joevan125 on October 28, 2009, 03:16:00 PM
The one i have is over 15 yrs old and im in the maeket for a new one. Tell me what some of you guys are using.
Title: Re: Looking for a climbing harness while hanging stands
Post by: lpcjon2 on October 28, 2009, 03:40:00 PM
I have a Summit rock climbing seat I got off **** paid $20. I used to rock climb back in the day and love it for hunting!So **** or craigslist
Title: Re: Looking for a climbing harness while hanging stands
Post by: joevan125 on October 28, 2009, 03:43:00 PM
Who sells those.
Title: Re: Looking for a climbing harness while hanging stands
Post by: joevan125 on October 28, 2009, 03:46:00 PM
The one i have now you simply step through the straps and then tighten the belt up. It also has bags on the belt to put your steps in or a saw etc.
Title: Re: Looking for a climbing harness while hanging stands
Post by: NoCams on October 28, 2009, 03:57:00 PM
Do you have a full body harness now ? If not buy a Summit SOP, it has the D loops on the waist area for just this purpose.

nocams
Title: Re: Looking for a climbing harness while hanging stands
Post by: Redeye on October 28, 2009, 04:02:00 PM
http://www.treehopperllc.com/
Title: Re: Looking for a climbing harness while hanging stands
Post by: Redeye on October 28, 2009, 04:02:00 PM
The tree hopper works great!
Title: Re: Looking for a climbing harness while hanging stands
Post by: lpcjon2 on October 28, 2009, 08:07:00 PM
Got my Summit rock climbing harness at -bay good luck
Title: Re: Looking for a climbing harness while hanging stands
Post by: Michael Golden on October 28, 2009, 08:20:00 PM
The tree hopper is nice, I just bought one. Didn't care for the rope that came with it so I put together a different one.

Mike
Title: Re: Looking for a climbing harness while hanging stands
Post by: AMB on October 28, 2009, 10:14:00 PM
I also use the treehopper, doubles as my safety belt.
Title: Re: Looking for a climbing harness while hanging stands
Post by: KSdan on October 28, 2009, 10:24:00 PM
I use a rock climbers seat- Black Diamond I believe.  I use it as a harness as well.  Light and simple.
Title: Re: Looking for a climbing harness while hanging stands
Post by: Dave Bulla on October 28, 2009, 11:51:00 PM
I'm kinda surprised they still sell a safety device like the treehopper.  I thought all the waist belt devices were pretty much banned anymore?  Something about squeezing your waist/chest to the point that you die if you fall in one.  Not to mention getting upside down.

If it was strictly a climbing belt I could MAYBE see it but in their pictures it shows the guy sitting in a stand with it hooked up like a fall protection belt.

Sorry, but I'll stick to the full body types.
Title: Re: Looking for a climbing harness while hanging stands
Post by: ranger 3 on October 29, 2009, 09:05:00 AM
Summit SOP or hunters safty system, thay both have side loops for climbing...Howard
Title: Re: Looking for a climbing harness while hanging stands
Post by: stinkbelly on October 29, 2009, 10:19:00 AM
I searched on the internet for "Rope Ropelling Harness".  I found a site that shows you how to make a rope ropelling harness.  I used this with a linesmans rope.
Title: Re: Looking for a climbing harness while hanging stands
Post by: mark land on October 29, 2009, 10:22:00 AM
I use a HSS vest for hunting but for hanging stands, can't beat that Tree Hopper belt system.  I put a old fanny pack on my belt to hold steps, screw, straps,etc. and it works great and allows hands free attachment to the tree and can double as a safety belt as well, if needed.
Title: Re: Looking for a climbing harness while hanging stands
Post by: Tom Leemans on October 29, 2009, 10:28:00 AM
I used to rely on my monkey friend Chim Chim.
Title: Re: Looking for a climbing harness while hanging stands
Post by: Redeye on October 29, 2009, 04:50:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Dave Bulla:
I'm kinda surprised they still sell a safety device like the treehopper.  I thought all the waist belt devices were pretty much banned anymore?  Something about squeezing your waist/chest to the point that you die if you fall in one.  Not to mention getting upside down.

If it was strictly a climbing belt I could MAYBE see it but in their pictures it shows the guy sitting in a stand with it hooked up like a fall protection belt.

Sorry, but I'll stick to the full body types.
The question was for a recommendation for use while hanging stands.
Title: Re: Looking for a climbing harness while hanging stands
Post by: Mike VanBuren on October 29, 2009, 06:31:00 PM
The Summit SOP has it all there for climbing, fall restraint and dragging deer.
Title: Re: Looking for a climbing harness while hanging stands
Post by: Mike VanBuren on October 29, 2009, 06:32:00 PM
The Treesaddle does it all too.