I had that exact deal just last night. Tree was a little skinnier than I’ve climbed. And no matter how hard I set it, my platform wasn’t hanging right. Bottom was tight. Top was leaning towards me a little. Wasn’t going anywhere with 230 pounds of counter weight and gravity holding it down. So was ready a little uneasy. Then I noticed it was dead. Like mentioned above, not all dead. Just mostly dead. Not climbing down for that. Then the wind kicked in. Never swayed that much. Normally would have sat for another 20-30 min. By end of shooting light I was already about back to the Jeep. That and no deer since 745 that am.
I used to free climb, once upon a time. Until I almost fell 75’. Never got the nerve back after that scare. And I was too cheap to buy gear (harness, ropes, friction shoes, binders and such).
And now here I am. Way older. Way fatter. And climbing dumb stuff for fun. Hahaha
Now then, get your equipment--your quiver and bow--and go out to the open country to hunt some wild game for me.
Genesis 27:3