I know this has been discussed in the past, but I never really paid attention to the discussion so I figured I'd ask again.

Any of you guys hunt out of these? The only one I can find consistent information on is the Guido web, and it looks like they are going out of business. Some of the books I've been reading rave about them, and they seem like they would be great for shot opportunities.

But, daggum they are super expensive. Don't understand why basically a harness cost 400+

This is what Dr. Bob Sheppard hunts out of, and he has arguably killed more deer than anyone alive.

Hanging from a harness doesn't sound comfortable, but what do i know?

It's got a seat, so I think it would be, but I don't like staring towards the tree while I hunt, I want that at my back.

Yeah, I think its comfortable to an extent. And people like that you can swing around the tree quietly and keep the tree between you and the deer.

It doesn't seem like it would be remotely as comfortable as my summit, but I'm positive it would be quieter to set up and easier to hike in further.

Jono - I found this review searching for a picture of what you were inquiring about. Never heard of an ambush saddle

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/bowhunti...son-review.html

Trophyline, the company that made the ambush along, is out of business now. Here is the company that seems to get the most publicity from the saddle hunters.

http://newtribe.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=134

So do you that thing is comfortable? Only your lower back is supported. Movement is what gets you busted. If a deer comes up behind you and you try to move around the tree you are busted. It may work up North, here in the South you are busted. Our deer look up. I've been busted 30' up. They have been out a long time. the company went under for a reason. I'm surprised no one has sued them out of existence. People doing stupid things have destroyed many companies here. API is one. Their stands were safe, but an idiot hung himself improperly using a safety belt and his family won their lawsuit.

Guidos web was used by alot of PL hunters my buddy had one i never was crazy boutem tho. Theyres a guy on youtube who made one diy. Company was outah mississippi i think but they wer so high not many folks would buy them cause theres only a few scenarios where they wer useful.

I've personally never used the new tribe saddle, so I can't speak to it. Bob Sheppard convinced me to try out the guide's web. I used it for a couple of seasons. It was comfortable and extremely mobile, which I loved. It was much slower getting up and down a tree using screw in steps, but that wasn't a deal breaker for me. What was the deal breaker was after about the 3rd time that I had a deer come in at about my 3 o'clock and there was absolutely nothing I could do to get a shot.

this is the same thought i think, Bush Craft has a little Hammock chair ,with a small spreader bar, there's little pressure on the hips.find a good thicket & hang from a tree or tree limb, 360 coverage in comfort.i am on the ground.

Maybe shoot lefthanded?

I have a Guido's web. It definitely gives you one more thing in your arsenal that could give you the edge. It's not the be all and end all that some people make it out to be, but it has it's uses for sure. If a tree can hold your weight, you can hunt it with the Web.

People complain about screw in steps, but I just have a few sets of sticks I pack in and use. Easy. It's not as quiet as some people say and that's mainly due to the brace that hold you away from the tree. It can make a loud pop when you shift your weight to push off the tree. If you know this can happen you can prep so it doesn't.

I saw someone on here say the deer will see you moving. I found it to be the complete opposite with the Web. If you've properly scouted your location you'll have a pretty damn good idea of where the deer you're hunting are coming from. I position the tree between me and the deer and even at 10' they never knew I was there. When they turn away you slide to the side and schwack em. If you do it smart they won't see you.

The best thing about these is the ability to hunt anywhere in any wind. They have a learning curve to be sure, but I've used it several times when I otherwise wouldn't have been able to hunt and that's paid for it. They are overpriced though HA!

Maybe with a rifle. Bow hunting is what gave me problems.

I love my Quidos Web. Hunted from it all last year with my bow and killed a 9pt and doe. It's the most comfortable stand I've used and I've had api, summits, tree lounge and others. The back support and ability to hunt any tree is what makes it from me. As mentioned though it does take some getting used to using. I bought it to use in Kentucky last year because it's hard to find good trees to climb where I hunt but used it in Bama to because I fell in love with using it!!!

Look up New Tribe Aero Hunter. I had a Tree saddle several years ago and just couldn't get comfortable in it. Last year after talking to a friend of mine I thought I would try the Aero Hunter. I am pretty happy with it. I hope to use it more this season.