How Old is Your Harness?

[UTGrad]

This will be my 5th season with my HSS Tree Stalker harness. HSS requests the harness be discarded after 5 years. How old is your harness?

 

[deerhunter10]

my hss turns 6 or 7 this year i beleive i will still use it but i am getting another this year. the reversable one.

 

[TNDeerGuy]

My 20feet up harness is going on its 2nd year.

 

[infoman jr.]

3rd season for my HSS Reversible.

 

[TheAirMan]

Just got my new harness this spring.

 

[buckaroo]

Seat of pants harness must be over 10 yrs close to 15, don't see a reason to replace mine, sounds like a selling tactic.

 

[reloadxx]

My HSS is 7yr old and will keep using it till the tether starts looking bad then I will replace it

 

[muddyboots]

I have an ameristep that's 10 years old.

 

[buckaroo]

I would sugest getting one if you fell out of tree tho.

 

[Radar]

I can't imagine you've put enough wear and tear on it to matter in the least bit. If you do not have noticeable UV wear, or serious fraying, I wouldn't worry about it.

I agree , Made of the same material as car seat belts that get more wear . Unless a person has fallen , or the straps have been torn or stitching compromised , they should last more than a few seasons . HSS is very conservative on their replacement timetables to reduce liability and warranty issues . I have a 30' lifeline rope for my treestands , and they say not to leave it out for more than two weeks .
I just don't see a harness having any dry rot or wear issues under normal use . Most companies offer free replacement of the harness after a fall too . Like anything else , it's common sense . Check for wear , and most importantly check the wear on your tree stand straps that have been left out in the elements !

 

[UTGrad]

Yeah I figured the 5 year replacement is a CYA from HSS.

 

[ffmedic]

My seat of the pants is 14-15 years old. Looking to buy a new one this year

 

[ImThere]

I think the 5 yr replacement comes from industrial harness replacement standard that osha sets and they just carry it over for liability issues

 

[Boone 58]

8 ?.....me thinks

 

[eddie c]

I think the 5 yr replacement comes from industrial harness replacement standard that osha sets and they just carry it over for liability issues

yes, that is it.
it is also suggested that after a fall to replace it. as with a seat belt in a car, they are rated for a one time impact.

 

[REM7]

just got my new HSS elite

 

[JAY B]

just got my new HSS elite

Same here and I think I am gonna like it!