How many of us use a saddle as a safety harness in a tree stand?
I’m not advocating for it or recommending it as that’s not what they are designed for, but I do it.
I have a beast stand paired with a phantom saddle mostly for the convenience of the climb, lineman’s loops and overall weight. Once on stand I keep the tether lower on the tree and the connection to my bridge on one side using a gear tie that’s just strong enough to hold it in place and easily break loose in the event of a fall. I also keep the adjustable bridge very snug.
Seems to work well for me, but honestly thinking about getting just a safety belt with dump pouch, lineman’s loops and a connection point on the rear for the tether (looking for options if that exists)
Occasionally I also saddle hunt on a platform.
Anyone else do something similar?
I’m not advocating for it or recommending it as that’s not what they are designed for, but I do it.
I have a beast stand paired with a phantom saddle mostly for the convenience of the climb, lineman’s loops and overall weight. Once on stand I keep the tether lower on the tree and the connection to my bridge on one side using a gear tie that’s just strong enough to hold it in place and easily break loose in the event of a fall. I also keep the adjustable bridge very snug.
Seems to work well for me, but honestly thinking about getting just a safety belt with dump pouch, lineman’s loops and a connection point on the rear for the tether (looking for options if that exists)
Occasionally I also saddle hunt on a platform.
Anyone else do something similar?