When I started out hunting probably now 15 years ago I bought a harness that I used I'd say maybe 25 times. With the age when do yoh lm replace them? It's been kept in my sealed basement stuff, and since it's a life or death thing is there a certain age you say better replace this? I wasn't sure how long you all wait to switch them out.
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The nylon webbing should be good for a long time if kept out of the sun. Many have a shock absorber sewn into them so if you fall it tears loose reducing the shock. If you ever fall wearing your harness, they recommend replacement.
When I taught hunters ed, I would ask anyone who hunts elevated without a harness if they were willing to stand 2' up on a chair, put their hands in their pockets and fall uncontrolled to the floor. ZERO takers. So WHY does anyone think gravity from 8-10' up or higher will hurt them less? I won't hunt elevated without a harness, and none of my core hunting buddies will either.
There really is NO reason not to be tethered with a harness from the time you leave the ground until the time you get back down.
When I taught hunters ed, I would ask anyone who hunts elevated without a harness if they were willing to stand 2' up on a chair, put their hands in their pockets and fall uncontrolled to the floor. ZERO takers. So WHY does anyone think gravity from 8-10' up or higher will hurt them less? I won't hunt elevated without a harness, and none of my core hunting buddies will either.
There really is NO reason not to be tethered with a harness from the time you leave the ground until the time you get back down.
swampbadger
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I agree, be a professional, and wearing a harness is a part of that.
I don't wear it for me, I wear it for my wife and kids and keeping a steady income that they depend upon.
On that, I'm guilty for not replacing my harness often as recommended. I know mine is at least 5 years old and it's been well used but never fallen in.
I am smaller statured at 5-7 and 155 pounds so I feel comfortable letting mine ride another season. If I was closer to 250-300 pounds I'd follow the replacement recommendations much closer!!!
I agree. I've never fallen or anything and everything looks new. I wear it for my family, and I'm honestly scared of heights to the point of I was surprised I could do it. I just didn't know if there I a "expiration" date or timeframe that yeah probably should get a new one. I'm no trying to be cheap as my life to my kid and wife are more important than anything.
swampbadger
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Im pretty certain it's recommended to replace safety harnesses every 5 years.
I know at work they periodically inspect and replace expired safety harnesses. If I'm not mistaken they are to be replaced every 5 years.
I'm asking around now will update if it's different than 5 years
