Safety Notice!

KentuckyTJ · August 03, 2015, 12:27:00 PM

With some seasons opening soon, be sure to take time and replace older ratchet straps especially if you leave them out in the elements for long periods or they are older than two or three years. Had a buddy get dumped a few years ago when an old one snapped. Pay a little now rather than A LOT now possibly. He got a very expensive helicopter ride and stay in the hospital. Not to mention couldn't hunt for a year. He was lucky.

Here are the ones I use. The ratchet is heavier and stronger than those cheap ones.

http://www.uscargocontrol.com/Ratchet-Straps-Tie-Downs/1-Inch-Motorcycle-Straps/1X6-HD-Ratchet-Strap-W-SH254-Hooks

Fletcher · August 03, 2015, 01:19:00 PM

Great reminder/heads up, TJ. Thanks for the link, too. These look to be better straps than what I find an Menards.

archer66 · August 03, 2015, 01:25:00 PM

Make sure ya wear a safety harness also....met two guys this week who are now in a wheel chair thanks to falls from treestands.

KentuckyTJ · August 03, 2015, 01:34:00 PM

Yeah Fletcher, these are really good straps. I searched and searched for better straps and for this price these are fantastic. I do spray paint the ratchets though to knock down on glare from the sun.

Kevin Dill · August 03, 2015, 03:25:00 PM

Very timely and much appreciated advice Tom. Five bucks and change for a new strap is cheap...it won't even get you a bandaid in the ER! Thanks and have a good, safe season.

SAM E. STEPHENS · August 03, 2015, 03:37:00 PM

10-4

,,,Sam,,,

Sam McMichael · August 03, 2015, 06:02:00 PM

Yes, I have bought several new ratchet straps to refurbish stands. Good reminder, though.

Big Ed · August 03, 2015, 07:09:00 PM

Thanks for the reminder!!

kennym · August 03, 2015, 07:38:00 PM

Great reminder Tom!

And for those stands with the cables holding the base up, replace those too! I know a fellow who took a spill because the cables snapped on his stand 2 years ago. Close call!!

August 03, 2015, 08:24:00 PM

Great advice TJ!

Bisch

dnovo · August 03, 2015, 09:32:00 PM

This is why I try to switch out to chains in place of ratchet straps. I've seen ratchets in good shape break.
I also switch out the cables for chains also.

Mudd · August 04, 2015, 08:13:00 AM

warpedarrow · August 04, 2015, 10:23:00 AM

Good advice for those of you that have trees.
Personally, I find it rather hard to fall out of a cedar bush or clump of prickly pear.

There are really a lot of junk ratchet straps in the market. When I see what looks to be a good one, I don't hesitate to buy it.

kbetts · August 04, 2015, 05:48:00 PM

TTT...... And x2 on the safety harness. I'm still banging heads trying to get some guys to commit 100%. Not that it isn't about us, but it's more about the ones waiting for us to get home.