It is necessary and very important that someone knows your hunting location and time of return. It is also very important that
you carry (on your person) emergency communication devices such as a cell phone, two-way radio, whistle, signal flare or
preferably a PLD (Personal Locator Device - FCC approved July, ‘03). When triggered, a PLD will transmit an emergency signal to
local rescue teams identifying your location via satellite GPS coordinates. PLD’s may be purchased at wilderness outfitters or on
the internet.
Suspension trauma or blood pooling can occur when suspended motionless in a harness for periods of time. This can lead to
unconsciousness and death. A suspension relief strap is furnished with your harness. Read your harness instructions to assure
that you know how to use it.
Self extraction may be necessary in the unfortunate situation that (A) no one knows
your location, (B) your communication efforts are exhausted, (C) you are confident
that you have the strength, dexterity and ability to perform self-extraction and (D)
you decide this is your “absolute last resort”. It is recommended to carry a device
to assist with this self-extraction. Simple devices such as screw-in steps will allow
you to remove the weight from your harness. This may enable you to return to the
treestand/ladder/climbing steps or slowly descend the tree.
Several optional products / systems are available that offer self-recovery or self extraction from a fall when suspended in a
harness. Returning to the ground obviously also relieves suspension trauma and some systems automatically descend the user
while others allow user control. If one of these products/systems is selected for use as an additional safety precaution against
prolonged suspension, be sure to follow the manufacturers’ directions for safe use. Always practice with your treestand and
FBFAHS at ground level until you fully understand safe and proper use.
WARNING
!
If you have to hang in the tree before help
arrives, you need to exercise your legs by
pushing off from the tree or by using the
enclosed suspension relief strap. See the
treestand harness instructions and the
enclosed instructions for more information.
HARNESS SUSPENSION
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WARNING
!
Using any Summit product, harness, or both, you acknowledge and accept the responsibility that you have
read and understood all warnings and instructions (video and written) for the harness and treestand, and
user acknowledges that the product is intended to be used with a properly worn and adjusted full body
harness attached to the tree at all times after leaving the ground, and further acknowledges that the use of
this product without a properly worn and adjusted full body harness attached to the tree at all times after
leaving the ground is a misuse of the product. Any misuse (warned, noted, stated, or otherwise applied
against in all warnings and instructions) of any Summit products is sole liability of the user which will relive
Summit Treestands LLC of ALL product and personal liabilities. If any questions, visit www.summitstands.com
for assistance.
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