Dont be a dumb sumbeach - TexasBowhunter.com Community Discussion Forums

Raleigh · 08-04-2022, 07:27 PM

Like me!
I was taking down a ladder stand yesterday climbed up to the top and loosen the strap and as I was climbing down the dang ladder broken in half. I fell about 7ft straight down. Hit on my heels and sprang both ankles. Luckily nothing broke but my ego.

Check the condition of your stands before you get on them and dont be a dumb sumbeach like me.

DUKFVR · 08-04-2022, 07:28 PM

Dang. Glad to hear you are ok.

SabineHunter · 08-04-2022, 07:29 PM

Wow, I'm glad you weren't hurt worse and hope you recover quickly. Don't be too hard on yourself, we've all been there.

Pedernal · 08-04-2022, 07:30 PM

Glad it wasn’t as bad as it could have been.

Drycreek3189 · 08-04-2022, 07:30 PM

Could have been much worse. Glad you’re mostly okay.

ACbob · 08-04-2022, 07:31 PM

Got off light! Glad you're ok!

JakeM · 08-04-2022, 07:37 PM

Could have been a lot worse! Glad you are okay.

Txhunter3000 · 08-04-2022, 07:38 PM

the good lord was looking after you.

Big Lee · 08-04-2022, 07:40 PM

If you are over 22yrs old. Ground blind. Just do it. Under 22yrs old. They are nimble and dumb.

Gumbo Man · 08-04-2022, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Lee

If you are over 22yrs old. Ground blind. Just do it. Under 22yrs old. They are nimble and dumb.

And bounce too.

EarleyBird · 08-04-2022, 08:27 PM

Ugh, I fell asleep in a treestand 28' in the air about ten years ago and caught myself as I was falling. Been hyperly wide-awake in every stand since.

175gr7.62 · 08-04-2022, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EarleyBird

Ugh, I fell asleep in a treestand 28' in the air about ten years ago and caught myself as I was falling. Been hyperly wide-awake in every stand since.

I did the same thing about 25 yrs ago. Wake up about halfway to around. Ended up getting hung in the ladder runs about 3 ft off the ground. It was and eye opening experience……

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Jon B · 08-04-2022, 09:07 PM

Glad all of you are able to tell this story. An old friend of mine told me that a guy he used to work with fell out of a tree stand and drove a screw in tree step through his femoral artery trying to catch himself on the way down.

Chew · 08-04-2022, 09:16 PM

Too late for me not to be a dumba%$...

https://discussions.texasbowhunter.c...d.php?t=605581

Greenheadless · 08-04-2022, 09:19 PM

Dang, you got lucky.

Be careful moving stands as well.

I had an employee that was crushed to death by a deer stand he was moving that fell on him, not long after retiring too boot.

ttaxidermy · 08-04-2022, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Lee

If you are over 22yrs old. Ground blind. Just do it. Under 22yrs old. They are nimble and dumb.

This......

Mike Fangman · 08-04-2022, 09:43 PM

I’m old, I’d still be layin there, glad you’re ok.

Pstraw · 08-04-2022, 10:12 PM

I was dumb and stupid a long time back. No more. I walk up the steps into the house and don't get any higher off the ground than the tractor seat.

sqiggy · 08-04-2022, 10:15 PM

I never try to move or adjust a ladder stand by myself.

HeyMikey · 08-05-2022, 06:32 AM

Glad you're okay and thanks for the reminder, as I need to replace a ladder stand myself.

flywise · 08-05-2022, 06:45 AM

I love my ladder stands but do keep that possibility in my mind when I’m in one.
Glad you made it out fairly well

cva34 · 08-05-2022, 06:56 AM

Glad ya only hurt not not Bad Hurt...and will live to HUNT AGAIN...Be SAFER out there ...Stuff dont last forever (We don't either)

BlackHogDown · 08-05-2022, 06:58 AM

Ouch. At least it wasn't while hunting with bow/rifle in-hand. Glad you werent hurt.

Leon County Slayer · 08-05-2022, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 175gr7.62

I did the same thing about 25 yrs ago. Wake up about halfway to around. Ended up getting hung in the ladder runs about 3 ft off the ground. It was and eye opening experience……

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I too am part of this club. In college and fell asleep. Even worse I had bolted a bass fishing chair to some plywood at the top of my ladder stand and it broke off when I leaned to one side. Thankfully had a nylon belt around my stomach and fell about 4 feet before it caught. Pretty sure there was a broken rib involved. Good times!

Raleigh · 08-05-2022, 09:55 AM

Yep it was an eye opening experience. We often get in a hurry and think we are bullet proof.
Take the time and ask for help when needed. I wish everyone safe hunting season.

Cliff Dog · 08-05-2022, 10:28 AM

Glad you are OK It happens quicker than you think

cactusassjohn · 08-05-2022, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EarleyBird

Ugh, I fell asleep in a treestand 28' in the air about ten years ago and caught myself as I was falling. Been hyperly wide-awake in every stand since.

this is why we have installed old seatbelts on all of our tree and tri-pod stands

gonehuntin · 08-05-2022, 11:46 AM

Glad your ok. Good reminder for everybody here. I gave up lock ons and ladders years ago after to many close calls. Got to have stairs now.

EarleyBird · 08-05-2022, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusassjohn

this is why we have installed old seatbelts on all of our tree and tri-pod stands

That's a great idea, and way easier than the fall-protection harnesses.

Outback · 08-05-2022, 03:09 PM

I've had ratchet straps that hold tree stand to the tree break while I was at or near the top. Those were lives I would like to have back! Thankfully the stands weren't too tall and I just rode them down and jumped mostly to safety. I've since added chains at the top of my double stand and replace the straps on the others from time to time.

J Loves Huntin · 08-05-2022, 04:08 PM

Sorry to hear that! Same boat sir…. Loading a trailer….. trailer rolled as I put it on the ball and pinned my hand…. Breaking my ring finger on my left hand…. You guessed it I am left handed. Another easily avoidable incident!

bobby314 · 08-05-2022, 07:49 PM

Man! This is my Xmas lights fear every year!

tminc · 08-07-2022, 05:00 PM

Dont feel bad,your lucky.Went and grabbed mine to work on a feeder,it was stuck on something so I wasn't paying attention to the large red wasp nest under one of the rungs.That didnt last long,and quick and agile isnt one of my adjectives these days.only got stung 4 times so I qualify.

SJP51 · 08-07-2022, 05:16 PM

Glad you're OK. My neighbor was killed falling about 9-ft from his stand.

Lost10mm · 08-07-2022, 05:49 PM

I never trust a ladder. They're all shady. Grrr

bobby314 · 08-07-2022, 07:11 PM

I fell out of mine one time too, except it was a ground blind and I was sitting in 1 of those cheap Walmart camo scissor chairs. But the chair cloth ripped and gave way, and I landed on a cactus. No height is safe lol!

Ætheling · 08-07-2022, 08:41 PM

I use a proper ladder when strapping them to the tree and always use a life line when hunting. I used to only tie off my harness after climbing the ladder but since hearing all the horror stories on here I use a lifeline. That first climb without it always makes me nervous. The older I get the more my spidey senses tingle at dangerous activities.

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08-04-2022, 07:27 PM	#1
Raleigh Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pearland TX	Dont be a dumb sumbeach Like me! I was taking down a ladder stand yesterday climbed up to the top and loosen the strap and as I was climbing down the dang ladder broken in half. I fell about 7ft straight down. Hit on my heels and sprang both ankles. Luckily nothing broke but my ego. Check the condition of your stands before you get on them and dont be a dumb sumbeach like me.

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08-04-2022, 07:28 PM	#2
DUKFVR Pope & Young Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sorry Azz Houston & Young County Hunt In: Young County & Anywhere A Duck Flies!	Dang. Glad to hear you are ok.

08-04-2022, 07:29 PM	#3
SabineHunter Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2019	Wow, I'm glad you weren't hurt worse and hope you recover quickly. Don't be too hard on yourself, we've all been there.

08-04-2022, 07:30 PM	#4
Pedernal Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Del Rio Hunt In: Amistad	Glad it wasn’t as bad as it could have been.

08-04-2022, 07:30 PM	#5
Drycreek3189 Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Troup Hunt In: Cherokee, Rusk Counties	Could have been much worse. Glad you’re mostly okay.

08-04-2022, 07:31 PM	#6
ACbob Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Rockport, TX Hunt In: Sabinal & Victoria Cnty	Got off light! Glad you're ok!

08-04-2022, 07:37 PM	#7
JakeM Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Houston Texas Hunt In: Gillespie Co, Kimble Co, Liberty Co.	Could have been a lot worse! Glad you are okay.

08-04-2022, 07:38 PM	#8
Txhunter3000 Eight Point Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Round Rock Hunt In: Rockdale/Caldwell	the good lord was looking after you.

08-04-2022, 07:40 PM	#9
Big Lee Ten Point Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: TX Hunt In: Central Texas	If you are over 22yrs old. Ground blind. Just do it. Under 22yrs old. They are nimble and dumb.

08-04-2022, 08:27 PM	#11
EarleyBird Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Leon County Hunt In: Home	Ugh, I fell asleep in a treestand 28' in the air about ten years ago and caught myself as I was falling. Been hyperly wide-awake in every stand since.

08-04-2022, 09:07 PM	#13
Jon B Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Central Tx. Hunt In: Central Tx and the Western States	Glad all of you are able to tell this story. An old friend of mine told me that a guy he used to work with fell out of a tree stand and drove a screw in tree step through his femoral artery trying to catch himself on the way down.

08-04-2022, 09:16 PM	#14
Chew Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Centerville, TX Hunt In: Leon County	Too late for me not to be a dumba%$... https://discussions.texasbowhunter.c...d.php?t=605581

08-04-2022, 09:19 PM	#15
Greenheadless Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston, TX Hunt In: Liberty County	Dang, you got lucky. Be careful moving stands as well. I had an employee that was crushed to death by a deer stand he was moving that fell on him, not long after retiring too boot.

08-04-2022, 09:43 PM	#17
Mike Fangman Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Hunt In: Ranger & Kerrville	I’m old, I’d still be layin there, glad you’re ok.

08-04-2022, 10:12 PM	#18
Pstraw Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Henderson Hunt In: Front yard or back yard	I was dumb and stupid a long time back. No more. I walk up the steps into the house and don't get any higher off the ground than the tractor seat.

08-04-2022, 10:15 PM	#19
sqiggy Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Franklin, Tx Hunt In: Panola Co and Robertson Co	I never try to move or adjust a ladder stand by myself.

08-05-2022, 06:32 AM	#20
HeyMikey Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southern Brazoria County Hunt In: Brazoria County	Glad you're okay and thanks for the reminder, as I need to replace a ladder stand myself.

08-05-2022, 06:45 AM	#21
flywise Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tx Hunt In: Blanco, Nacadoches,NewMexico,Colorado	I love my ladder stands but do keep that possibility in my mind when I’m in one. Glad you made it out fairly well

08-05-2022, 06:56 AM	#22
cva34 Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: van vleck Hunt In: LOOKING	Glad ya only hurt not not Bad Hurt...and will live to HUNT AGAIN...Be SAFER out there ...Stuff dont last forever (We don't either)

08-05-2022, 06:58 AM	#23
BlackHogDown Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: League City Hunt In: Duval County	Ouch. At least it wasn't while hunting with bow/rifle in-hand. Glad you werent hurt.

08-05-2022, 09:55 AM	#25
Raleigh Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pearland TX	Yep it was an eye opening experience. We often get in a hurry and think we are bullet proof. Take the time and ask for help when needed. I wish everyone safe hunting season.

08-05-2022, 10:28 AM	#26
Cliff Dog Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Big Spring, Texas Hunt In: Eastland County	Glad you are OK It happens quicker than you think

08-05-2022, 11:46 AM	#28
gonehuntin Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Turlington,Tx Hunt In: Freestone,Navarro,Llano	Glad your ok. Good reminder for everybody here. I gave up lock ons and ladders years ago after to many close calls. Got to have stairs now.

08-05-2022, 03:09 PM	#30
Outback Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland Hunt In: Llano primarily	I've had ratchet straps that hold tree stand to the tree break while I was at or near the top. Those were lives I would like to have back! Thankfully the stands weren't too tall and I just rode them down and jumped mostly to safety. I've since added chains at the top of my double stand and replace the straps on the others from time to time.

08-05-2022, 04:08 PM	#31
J Loves Huntin Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Johnson County Hunt In: Anywhere	Sorry to hear that! Same boat sir…. Loading a trailer….. trailer rolled as I put it on the ball and pinned my hand…. Breaking my ring finger on my left hand…. You guessed it I am left handed. Another easily avoidable incident!

08-05-2022, 07:49 PM	#32
bobby314 Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Humble, TX	Man! This is my Xmas lights fear every year!

08-07-2022, 05:00 PM	#33
tminc Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: lake travis Hunt In: burnet county,mexico	Dont feel bad,your lucky.Went and grabbed mine to work on a feeder,it was stuck on something so I wasn't paying attention to the large red wasp nest under one of the rungs.That didnt last long,and quick and agile isnt one of my adjectives these days.only got stung 4 times so I qualify.

08-07-2022, 05:16 PM	#34
SJP51 Eight Point Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Nacogdoches Hunt In: Menard, Bryan, San Augustine	Glad you're OK. My neighbor was killed falling about 9-ft from his stand.

08-07-2022, 05:49 PM	#35
Lost10mm Spike Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Central Texas Hunt In: Granger	I never trust a ladder. They're all shady. Grrr

08-07-2022, 07:11 PM	#36
bobby314 Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Humble, TX	I fell out of mine one time too, except it was a ground blind and I was sitting in 1 of those cheap Walmart camo scissor chairs. But the chair cloth ripped and gave way, and I landed on a cactus. No height is safe lol!

08-07-2022, 08:41 PM	#37
Ætheling Pope & Young Join Date: May 2015	I use a proper ladder when strapping them to the tree and always use a life line when hunting. I used to only tie off my harness after climbing the ladder but since hearing all the horror stories on here I use a lifeline. That first climb without it always makes me nervous. The older I get the more my spidey senses tingle at dangerous activities. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk