Dryad - KillDeer Rock Climbing Harness

[@michpatriot9097]

This is just the ticket!

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

@michpatriot9097 it's a fantastic item, they have upgraded leg straps too now.

[@teamcrooks6913]

Just a thought…. If you attach your tether chest high or higher, it will allow you greater lateral movement, but still pivot you right back to the tree if there is a catastrophic failure of your stand. SRT saddle hunter advice. Try it. You may like it. Plus you can more easily turn your back to the tree!

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Thanks!. Ill give it a try!

[@josephgangi1484]

I have this set up minus the pouch and it works for bigger stature guys. I am new to saddle hunting and come from a ladderstand/tree climber background. It held me as I am 5' 6" nearly 300 lbs without gear. I have used it nearly a dozen times and a couple of times I somehow ended up swinging freely on a tree. This gave me great confidence in the capability and quality of performing. This was the only saddle (so far) that accommodated me as I have tried other saddles that friends have. They have a great set up, but they didn't work for me. Yes you can layer up after setting up in the tree. I have a lot I can add with the little experience I have, but my last comment didn't get posted. Great video to help me use this saddle more efficiently. Thank you!

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

No problem man! Thank you!

[@christopherd7922]

I have the same Tether. I saw a great video on attaching a tether the other day and tries it today. It worked exceptionally well. Before you put your tether around the tree put your hand through the eye grab the rope and pull some through it. This will create a loop. Now put your tether around the tree and through the loop you made and not the sewn eye. This creates a girth hitch and it bites on tree tremendously and doesn’t slide down an inch

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Thanks for sharing, I switched to the latitude tether and it bites so good that one doesn't slip on me.

[@christopherd7922]

@@MichiganGreatOutdoors I saw your reviews on Tethers and that you liked the Lattitiude. If I buy another I’ll give that one a try. With that being said even if it bites like you say I’m still going to do it the way I explained. It’s definitely puts you at ease knowing how well it’s bites

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

@@christopherd7922 nothing wrong with doing it that way!!

[@zacchurch502]

Great video. I use my saddle as my safety harness when I am using a tree stand in this same fashion. One thing you could do is go to a store that sells climbing equipment and get a piece of Dynamic rope. It has stretch built in to help absorb a fall for rock climbers. It could be a fairly inexpensive option for your tether.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Thanks for the tip!

[@WilliamAM43]

I am a little late but I run something similar and you can take that tag end back through either the loop or under the belt and then tied back to the extension coming off the tree. Adds a little more protection and gets it out of the way a little. If you also have your platform and last stick height the same you can use the stick to walk partly around the tree and get a shot behind you like a saddle. Definitely use the leg straps, years ago I had a tree stand let go on me 25’ up and I was wearing just a safety belt around my waist and no leg straps. It saved me but it hurt my ribs like crazy and knocked the breathe out of me riding up from my waist. Good hunting!

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Oh man thats wild, I could imagine you would be busted up pretty badly from a fall.

[@WilliamAM43]

@@MichiganGreatOutdoors I was actually watching a nice buck about 100 yds away when cables gave out. I heard this “ooooffffff” and was wondering what that was until I realized I was dangling from my safety belt and the pain hit. Thankfully I was able to pull myself up to the seat, unbuckle and climb down. Took me a while to get to where I could walk out. I forgot my safety stuff at the truck that day and realized it when I got to the tree and I almost hunted with out it but walked back and grabbed it. Sure glad I did, pretty sure if I would have hit the ground I would have been run through by some stick ups on the ground. Enjoy your no fluff content brother 👍.

[@justindunn3496]

Thanks for the video. My killdeer came in today and this video is very helpful.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Sweet, man what do you think of it so far?

[@timbertowater6714]

I always tie the end of my tether to one of my lineman belt loops....little extra safety.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Thats a good tip! Thanks 🤙

[@B_r_u_c_e]

Thank you, again.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

My pleasure!

[@DavidGonzalez-ek3zh]

Nice vid. Good explanation. REI has numerous rock climbing harnesses and waist band and legs straps are thicker and padded. Only thing can't find one with lineman loops. But use your tether thru baloo loop for that purpose. Under $70

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Yeah and you could probably buy one of those and have some linesmans loops stiched on too!

[@dr_geraldm2115]

Thank you, nice vid/review.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ToddTheGunGuy]

You know my answer still. You guys r nutso. 🤣🤙 Give me my ladder stand

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Hahahaa gotta be mobile and get in them swamps where the big boys live!!

[@ToddTheGunGuy]

@@MichiganGreatOutdoors I know I know

[@kyledobson1607]

I run my tether about chest to neck high with it and doing it that way you can take all of the slack out. Also doing it that way you can use it like a saddle if you need to shoot right behind the tree.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Solid idea, ill probably try that in the barn and see how I like it. Always figured it was better around hip high so if I sit down Its all good.

[@kyledobson1607]

When I sit down I either run the tether over my should/chest or you can run it behind your back and under your arm pit. I actually like running the tether over my shoulder when I’m sitting and if I’m standing up with my back against the tree. Doing this actually stabilizes me for my strong side shot and I can lean into the tether. If the deer are on my weak side I just turn it into a saddle with no slack in the tether and that stabilizes me for the weak side.

[@kyledobson1607]

Also, with my tag end of my tether I do a figure 8 knot or a scaffold knot and tie it into the carabiner. That way it’s out of the way and it backs up my friction hitch.

[@dennisignowski144]

Looks like a nice set up...should work well with my beast stand

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Definitely will! Thank for watching!

[@RedBeardedPredators]

Nice video, explained the product very well! Great job man!

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Thank you sir!!

[@whitetailhaze6407]

Great video I was waiting for a review on the killdeer looks like I’ll have to pick one up

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Its really nice man, seems like great quality. I have no skin in the game either. Paid full price for mine. 🤙🤙

[@sunflower739375]

one thing nobody mentions is if you do have an accident and are hanging in your harness you have 15 minutes to relieve the pressure from your legs then they get to the point you have to amputate them.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

You will actually die, it's called suspension trama

[@evroutdoors]

awesome vid homie, good explanation, I'm gonna have to come over and check it out

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Thanks man 🤙🤙come take it for a spin!

[@michaelconley6245]

I subscribe love ur channel and content your awesome tell it like it is.....hurry up with that drey video bro ur one of the few I watch and I trust your opinions cause ur from michigan

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Thank you, I really appreciate that feedback. Ill get her going soon! Lol, love to see it warm up a bit so we can do some filming outside.

[@kyleveitengruber2368]

Appreciate the videos , you do a great job. Are you coming out with a video on the drey saddle ? Thanks again

[@PrairieThunder]

Big thumbs up guy!

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Big one

[@huntingmississippi3113]

Not sure if this has been recommended or not, but you could get some bungee material and tie to the prusik, then wrap the tag end up and bungee it together so you don’t have it just hanging if you don’t have cargo pockets.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Solid tip! Thank you 👊

[@dennisignowski144]

Like the sever shirt

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Me too lol, I think I got it on sale too 🤙🤙

[@dustinhamilton7886]

It would be something I would consider if the leg straps were wider for the back of the legs. As I climb with the one stick method. So I need paying for back of my legs.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

They offer a better option now for leg straps, they didnt sell it before. However Im not sure this is really viable for one sticking. Seems like it would create way to much pressure on your legs and waiste. Where as a regular saddle spreads it all out.

[@WiscoBowHNTR]

Serious question. Can you take a whiz easily or do you have to take it apart a bit to do so?

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

I mean, it works fine for me. Just use the hole in your pants lol

[@zb5715]

Looks good, waiting for that TX5 also though.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Thanks! I think we all wanna see that TX5!!!

[@christopherd7922]

@@MichiganGreatOutdoors What is the TX5?

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Tx5 Minimalist kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp2uc6OtrrB6p9E

[@reddawng43x91]

Dude I’ve pulled a z71 stuck in a mud hole out with a screamer off a harness lol, it didn’t even pull apart!!!!!!

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Thats crazy! Means it takes a lot of force to get it to break

[@dennisignowski144]

Mines on the way..looking at a teather with a ropeman 1 and prusik combo 10 mm rope

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Whats the idea here? Prussik backup?

[@dennisignowski144]

@@MichiganGreatOutdoors Dane said to becarefull ,the rope man 1 is not set for fall arrest. Seen a saddle vidro where a guy use both for safety

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Yeah I agree, ropeman isnt designed for that. Glad your backing it up!!

[@dennisignowski144]

@@MichiganGreatOutdoors youtube ..Ropeman 1 redundancy..

[@dennisignowski144]

Nice vidro he put out

[@jaehanson781]

I want a damn tree in my pole barn

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Get you one!!

[@buckstop1031]

I'm curious if you sweat in this thing more on a warmer day after a long walk to the tree. Seems like it would trap odors.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

I doubt it.

[@devinduncan2830]

I been running this system. You want to run your tree tether chest high.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Why chest high?

[@Kmjones12986]

When you hunted in big bulky clothing did you have to get dressed at base of tree? Also is it easy to adjust from light clothing to heavy for layering during your hunt? Awesome video, thanks.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

So In late season I walk in pretty light weight, enough clothes to be warm but not sweat, then I hang my set come down and get dressed. Then harness on last. I know its more work but thats just how I do it. As far as adding layers Im not sure it can be done safely in the stand unless they are top layers.

[@Kmjones12986]

Thanks for the fast reply. This was my exact thoughts. So is it easy to adjust after you layer up and go back up?

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Yeah obviously it will be much better in early season but I ran it right over my bibs, just gotta make sure its tight enough!

[@shaunwmills]

Would you recommend this over the method 2 for hybrid hunting?

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

No, If I was going to hybrid hunt id want a saddle, this is more like a rock climbing harness, it would work fine but Id believe a saddle would be more comfortable

[@shaunwmills]

@@MichiganGreatOutdoors when running your .5 do you sometimes sit in your stand and still use the saddle as as safety harness? I’m trying to find something that is the best of both worlds and be flexible without carrying more gear. I’m thinking it might be possible if you keep a short tether. Thanks for the videos and your input!

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

@@shaunwmills yes, I have 2 videos on my channel showing this under tx5 minimalist saddle. Check them out for sure

[@AERIALASSAULT1]

I been considering one of these.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Its pretty nice man, I cant lie. Lol

[@chadreid146]

Hey man would you try one sticking with this harness?

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

I heard its painful.

[@thebootbowhunting7413]

What size are you wearing? Looking to get some sizing info before I order.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Large, 38" waist. Plenty of room

[@guymangina902]

How does it compare to the TX5 Minimalist?

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

It's smaller in profile, cheaper. Minimalist is a little larger in profile and more comfortable and also more expensive.

[@juanantoniotorres6218]

Can you rappel down with the harness ??

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Probably but I sure wouldn't want too

[@michaelmccormick2422]

It would have been a better video if you had shown us how you put it on.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Thank you for that feedback. In the next video I will be sure to do that!!!

[@anotheryoutuber_]

"how not to highline" on youtube has some good videos on falling laods generated by a person

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Thanks man! Ill check him out!!

[@JP-jl8ur]

why not just wear a saddle? it would be more comfortable.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

You absolutely could. This is just another option that I wanted to check out.

[@JP-jl8ur]

@@MichiganGreatOutdoors It is nice having the tether in front of you. I had a strap on a stand i left out to long break when i was wearing my saddle and I ended up with my hands braced against the tree by reflex just hanging out. made it easy to get my foot on a step below the where the stand had been.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

@John Green oh wow thats crazy, I assume you were ok?

[@JP-jl8ur]

@@MichiganGreatOutdoors Ya i was fine I just wanted to say that having the tether in front of me made it easy to recover from the fall like you were talking about in the vid.

[@MrMetz79]

The price point is a sign the company is predatory on the citizens of America. I got a bridged arborist harness for less than half that and far safer than that.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Which model do you have?

[@kyleveitengruber2368]

Appreciate the videos , you do a great job. Are you coming out with a video on the drey saddle ? Thanks again

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Thank you sir! Yes, im gonna do the drey. Maybe next month ill get to it. 🤙🤙