need some advice

[fabsroman]

you can always chain and lock it up...then take the climbing sticks off...then when you come back just bring the climbing sticks...after about 20-30 minutes the deer dont even know you are up there...if they really want it they will get it...but at least dont make it easy for them... Id get a HSS/hunter safety system. the wider straps are better than cheapo straps/harness that could cut off circulation if you happen to slip/fall

Once you are in the stand, the strap should be tied off so that it is long enough not to restrict movement, but as short as it possibly can be so that if you do fall out of the stand you really do not fall far. Ideally, you should be able to still reach the stand even if the strap/harness is holding you up. I've seen JPO in person and am pretty sure he could pull himself back into the stand as long as he can reach the stand. Guessing he already knows to tie that strap as short as possible, but figured I'd put it out there just in case and for anybody else that might not know and/or who is just getting started in the hobby/sport.

 

[wilcam47]

It was said before but its best to practice close to home as possible before going out there and possibly hurting yourself...