Brian in TN
New Member
- Joined
- Apr 6, 2024
- Messages
- 19
Greetings Saddle Hunters. I'm a new member but not a saddle hunter yet. I'm 61 years old and in decent shape. I love my Summit Viper but am getting tired of hauling it and all my gear into the woods. I don't see this getting any easier as I age. I want to try saddle hunting while I am young enough to get good at it and thereby extend my mobile hunting years.
Safety is VERY important to me. I know saddle hunting is inherently safe because you are always attached to the tree. However, I am sure accidents happen. I see a thread on this site where someone was killed while manipulating a ladder stand and many users commented with similar stories. I haven't found any information related to saddle hunting accidents. I'm wonder what goes wrong when someone gets hurt saddle hunting? I'm thinking of eventually one sticking and rappelling down. I would especially appreciate hearing of safety incidents when rappelling. Thank you in advance!
Safety is VERY important to me. I know saddle hunting is inherently safe because you are always attached to the tree. However, I am sure accidents happen. I see a thread on this site where someone was killed while manipulating a ladder stand and many users commented with similar stories. I haven't found any information related to saddle hunting accidents. I'm wonder what goes wrong when someone gets hurt saddle hunting? I'm thinking of eventually one sticking and rappelling down. I would especially appreciate hearing of safety incidents when rappelling. Thank you in advance!