Confession of an idiot and a word to the wise, don’t do this!

South MS Bowhunter · February 04, 2012, 08:38:00 PM

Set out today to put in one more hunt, as our deer season is soon to close on the 15th. While out the last couple of times I had located a trail that connected between two green fields and there was a particular oak that was still showing some signs of activity.

So I set up my Lone Wolf climber at its base and judging by it girth and the girth of the tree where I was going to be at once climbed I new that it would be close to level or a little under. I hate to have my stand leaning down below level but sometimes the trees base dictates how tight you can adjust the straps.

Now here the part that I don't want you to do that I did

Funny how a seat become so small, well, after a few minutes I was able to get her pulled back up and re-secured no easy task I might add working from a sitting position cocked over sideways from 12' up!

Now in this case the strap stayed in the tube and I was able to secure the locking cam but if that strap had came all the way out...it would of been a different story here.

So here at the end of most states hunting season one more lesson on tree stand safety.

1. Alway use a safety harness

2. Never violate the manufactures warnings.
3. Never get complacent.
4. Never get caught up in the losing game of "I got by last time" There will be a time you lose!

And by the way i've noticed this is my 1000 post fitting it would be on safety, ok carry on

jsweka · February 04, 2012, 08:46:00 PM

Good advice.

I've been very tempted to try doing that as well with a climber.

February 04, 2012, 08:49:00 PM

ive thought about it a couple times but chickened out...after thinking ...what if!

JMR · February 04, 2012, 09:15:00 PM

I tried that one time and one time only. It worked but it scared me so much I'll never do it again.

BOHO · February 04, 2012, 09:20:00 PM

when I notice Im at the wrong angle, I either just stop and hunt there or if IM not that high off the ground, I climb down and adjust the stand then go back up. the most important thing every hunting season is safety. there isnt a deer in the world worth getting killed for

South MS Bowhunter · February 04, 2012, 09:26:00 PM

Yeah guys I've should have listen to that "still quiet voice" shouting hey you

dufus don't do that!

gregg dudley · February 04, 2012, 09:38:00 PM

I can't tell you how many times I took apart old warren and sweat stands and readjusted them when I was 15-20 feet up. Today I just shake my head and think how lucky I was that I got away with it. Totally dumb thing to do.

Magnum in Ms · February 04, 2012, 09:44:00 PM

I have the hand climber model and I adjust mine all the time. I do it a little different though. I sit in the 2" wide sit and climb strap with both feet positioned as you do when climbing. Then reach down and through the cam lock and adjust the strap.I always have a safety harness on and I have never had a problem.

South MS Bowhunter · February 04, 2012, 09:52:00 PM

Hey David, probably if I had the sit and climb strap it would not be so risky. I can see where you would have more control of the situation.

Wannabe1 · February 04, 2012, 09:55:00 PM

Looper · February 04, 2012, 09:57:00 PM

Someday, I'll let you fellows read my short story, "Chafed Thighs". Coincidentally, it, too, involves a dufus, the bottom part of an old Amacker, a Virginia Pine, some obstructing limbs, and 20 feet of sheer terror. I'll follow it up with "The Joys of Bag Balm".

gregg dudley · February 04, 2012, 10:10:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by looper:
Someday, I'll let you fellows read my short story, "Chafed Thighs". Coincidentally, it, too, involves a dufus, the bottom part of an old Amacker, a Virginia Pine, some obstructing limbs, and 20 feet of sheer terror. I'll follow it up with "The Joys of Bag Balm".

LOL! I think everybody that used one of those old amackers had at least one wild ride!

South MS Bowhunter · February 04, 2012, 10:12:00 PM

Looper :eek:

:D sounds like my story was the making of a sequel

Magnum in Ms · February 04, 2012, 10:17:00 PM

Its a wonder those old Amackers didn't kill off a whole generation of bow hunters .LOL.

varmint101 · February 04, 2012, 10:22:00 PM

I think I said this before on here..I've done the exact same thing. Pretty hairy!! One mistake I'll never make twice.

Shakes.602 · February 05, 2012, 04:19:00 AM

Like My Dearly Departed Daddy Used to Tell Me: "If It FEELS Like You Shouldnt Be Doing It, Chances ARE ... Ya Shouldnt Even Consider IT!!" He got REAL Smart when I turned 25!! :rolleyes:

LoweBow · February 05, 2012, 09:16:00 AM

Did this same thing about 10 years ago w/ a borrowed ole man climber....problem was the friend that handed me the stand that morning had cut the strap as it bothered him and was always in the way...???? Well at 25' off the ground the base went to the bottom of the tree. I sat there for 10 min facing the tree and finally lowered myself into the climber w/ the bars in my arm pits....by wrapping my legs around the tree I was able to crunch the climber back down. It was brutal!

Possum Head · February 05, 2012, 09:16:00 AM

Yes, I'm glad you are okay and all that mushy stuff but I would have killed to have been in the tree next to you and filmed it! Surely by now most are thinking boy ole Possum is viscious. It really aint that way as John has learned to tolerate me over the years and would jup at the chance to rib me, right brother?

Possum Head · February 05, 2012, 09:20:00 AM

Hey LoweBow from one strapless Ole Man user to another been there done that. Hope it makes you feel less stupid!

NoCams · February 05, 2012, 09:28:00 AM

Done that with a Summit Viper a time or two, won't do it again ! Got by a few times, didn't once and that once was enough for me.