Falling from a Treestand: A Cautionary Tale from Tim Crawford
Sep 17, 2018
Falling from a Treestand: A Cautionary Tale from Tim Crawford
Opening day is a special day for hunters of all pursuits. However, there’s probably not a day that delivers more highs and positive anticipation for deer hunters. Not yet beaten down by cold and frustration, deer hunters can only think of climbing into their favorite stand in pursuit of the trophy they’ve dreamed about since the end of last season. Tim Crawford was no different that October morning as he climbed into his stand. His passion pushed him higher, but without a safety harness. Safety wasn’t top of mind that morning, hunting whitetails was. As Tim lay paralyzed on the forest floor for the next 8 hours, he had plenty of time to reflect on life, family and safety. Here’s Tim’s story.
What would have been the talk of the Archery Trade Association (ATA) Show this year, if it wasn’t canceled due to COVID-19, is the all-new Summit Viper Pro SD aluminum climbing stand and Dual Axis Hang-on stand.
With deer hunting season over and spring upon us, now is the time to ensure your treestands remain in good condition during the off-season to make your fall pre-season prep even easier. Whether it’s for your favorite Summit climber or multiple hang-on setups, here are some tips for maintenance.
With another deer hunting season in the books, now’s the time when stands start to get taken down and put in storage while you eagerly await next fall. As you follow your checklist for off-season maintenance, this is the perfect opportunity to inspect a critical treestand lifeline–your Full-Body Fall Arrest Harness System (FBFAHS).