Be careful in tree stands

[Feesherman]

Originally Posted by Dink

I bring my harness, but don't use it while climbing up or down. Big hassle especially before the sun comes up.

Hope your friend is ok

I used to think that way until last January. I was in Red River when the life flight helicopter showed up to rescue the dude with the broken back. Stand broke climbing up or down, not quite sure now, but that is when I decided I would no longer be untied from the tree. It really isn't that difficult to climb up and down with it attatched to the tree. Much more difficult to spend the rest of your days in a wheel chair I would think.