Worst case scenarios

[MaxKE]

I'm not a brand new hunter and have been using climb ons and climbers a few years now. But I'm new to the saddle world.

When one sticking, what are some worse possible scenarios and what could one do to prevent it? (or if you find yourself in the situation, correct )?

One thing that comes to mind is hanging upside down after a fall.

 

[Rinehart]

Having your rappel rope get stuck 10+ feet up in the tree on a branch. Then having to climb back up.

 

[mtsrunner]

Climbing with too much slack in your tether and your stick kicks out from under you. You free fall the length of slack you had, but just as your tether catches you find out that your stick caught at just the perfect height. So, In addition to your spine taking the shock of a static fall, your nuts are ripped off by the step of your stick.

You asked for worse case…

 

[wyetterp]

Worst case scenario is most likely that the wife finds out how much you spent on everything.

Other than that not much to worry about. Just always have some kind of back up & some kind of way to get out of whatever the situation. Carrying a few extra things as a backup is worth more than its weight in gold.

Just don't rush or pressure yourself. Practice at ground level first testing everything. Take your time & be careful. Speed comes with time. Just keep it simple.

 

[BTaylor]

Managing rope slack and being mindful of setting your stick securely to minimize the risk of kickout cover the 2 primary, if you will, risk. Greatest risk or worst case scenario is primary rope failure. If that happens it doesnt matter what type of stand/platform you are using or what type of climbing system you are using, you just became a yard dart. Dont be a yard dart, inspect your rope system regularly for wear and/or damage.

 

[MaxKE]

Ropes get replaced every 2 years, correct? Do they have a shelf life too? I have an unused 8mm RescuTech and was just curious.

Thanks

 

[rutjr]

I used to climb with my tether but realized that if anything happened it would be difficult to get down with my feet off the ground hanging from the tether. I use my rappelling rope to climb now, if anything happens I just repel down.

 

[BTaylor]

Ropes get replaced every 2 years, correct? Do they have a shelf life too? I have an unused 8mm RescuTech and was just curious.

Thanks

No set answer for rope replacement. Depends on wear, usage, loading, etc. In the context of everything we do hunting, new rope is cheap. If you feel better replacing every year or two, it's not hurting a thing to do so.

 

[Craft518]

Managing rope slack and being mindful of setting your stick securely to minimize the risk of kickout cover the 2 primary, if you will, risk. Greatest risk or worst case scenario is primary rope failure. If that happens it doesnt matter what type of stand/platform you are using or what type of climbing system you are using, you just became a yard dart. Dont be a yard dart, inspect your rope system regularly for wear and/or damage.

+1 here on this information. I would also be really careful when jumping branches and switching from tether to linemen’s and back. Be very mindful of everything being tightened when switching. No lawn darting allowed!