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Helmets

LoadedLimbs said:
Most people I know don't wear one when climbing trees or hunting. I have a couple of lightweight hardshell rock climbing helmets from my rock climbing days. I have worn one while practicing tree climbing and rappelling in my yard, but not while hunting (yet). But I do think it would be a good precaution, even if only worn during climb and descent. Any strike to the head in a fall is going to be serious. And if your head gets cut on a metal step or a broken limb stub during a fall, it'll bleed like crazy.

My woman likes to say, "They don't call accidents PURPOSES! - they call them ACCIDENTS for a reason - nobody PLANS on having them."

I'm going to try wearing a rock climbing helmet during climb & descent this season and see what I think about it after I've used it on a few hunts. I'll carry it into the woods in my pack; Put it on before I climb; Then take it off and hang it on a hook on my gear strap once set up at height; Put it back on before descent; Then put it in my pack for the hike out. I don't see any big negatives to giving it a try.
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I'm on a bit of a safety kick at the moment (idle hands...). Did you end up wearing one? I'm in a bit of a different situation, as I had a TBI and pay a bit more attention to my head than I did before. I have hunted in stands since and not worn a helmet, but the thought of falling and hitting my head - even with a harness - comes to mind more frequently. I like the idea of having one in my bag to wear up and down, all while making sure no one I hunt with has any idea that I have one. But the one that holds beers would be pretty sweet.
 
fwafwow said:
I'm on a bit of a safety kick at the moment (idle hands...). Did you end up wearing one? I'm in a bit of a different situation, as I had a TBI and pay a bit more attention to my head than I did before. I have hunted in stands since and not worn a helmet, but the thought of falling and hitting my head - even with a harness - comes to mind more frequently. I like the idea of having one in my bag to wear up and down, all while making sure no one I hunt with has any idea that I have one. But the one that holds beers would be pretty sweet.
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Yes, I’m using one when climbing and descending and it’s not an issue at all.
 
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