Lifelines and Safety Harness

[Wrangler95]

I have a safety harness and lifelines that are 6 years old and wonder if they should be retired and buy new ones for next year.The lifelines are put out in Sep and are in the tree until Jan.The safety harness has never been wet and looks as good as it did new.

 

[Weegee]

I believe my safety harness says to replace it every 5 years. It's not a big investment considering what happens if you fall and it fails…

 

[tonybart55]

Lol I think I'm way over due then and mines a hand me down on top of that lol anyone know of any rated to 350? Most of the ones I see stop at 300 and I'm 315.

 

[catman529]

If the harness is well cared for, I wouldn't replace it yet. If it catches a fall you're supposed to replace it. But the lifeline, sitting out in the elements for several months out of the year, I'd have replaced it a lot sooner.

 

[Wrangler95]

Probably replace them for 2022 season,better safe than sorry!!

 

[TRIGGER]

Yes replace both. @315 you need to be even more cautious than the average guy.

 

[Heath423]

If the harness is well cared for, I wouldn't replace it yet. If it catches a fall you're supposed to replace it. But the lifeline, sitting out in the elements for several months out of the year, I'd have replaced it a lot sooner.

X2
I agree but I do take good care of my stuff and store it properly in off-season. I think a lot of it is just liability factors from a manufacture stand point. However, people (myself included) are sometimes stingy with our money when it comes to safety products because we think "probably will never happen to me". Fact is, it can happen. If you are questioning any of your safety equipment just replace it.
Wearing an "expired" harness to better than no harness at all.

 

[Safari Hunt]

When in doubt, replace it! Replace anything that is doubtful or has an expiration date. Cheaper than a wheel chair or funeral.

 

[Wrangler95]

I have 4 lifelines and 1 safety harness that I will replace for 2022 season!

 

[Deer Assassin]

I have 4 lifelines and 1 safety harness that I will replace for 2022 season!

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