I am 5-10" and 265 lbs. What lock ons would you recommend that you consider safe for big guys? (side note, in 2012 I was hanging an older lock-on 22' in a big pine tree and while standing out on the edge of the stand and applying downward pressure to make the teeth bite into the bark, the cables, unbeknownst to me, were rusted into and broke on me. So to say I'm very leery of platforms supported by cables is an understatement.) Was looking hard at the Family Traditions Lock ons.
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Originally posted by JTeLarkin08 View PostCould get you a super squeeze and a set of spikes? Lol. I’m 5-11 and 235. That’s the 80 foot pole at school today. I would worry more about your safety harness and your strap attaching your hang on than the actual hang on.
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Originally posted by corps2010 View PostI am considering the Tethrd Mantis Saddle now that you mentioned that. Never used one before but after watching all their videos, their product does seem like it would be safer to me.
My opinion, which I would bet is semi backed up by data.. .. >50% of accidents from a stand happen getting in and out. So have your system dialed where when your getting in and out your fully attached. That can be a saddle, lock on climber, tripod..
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