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Re: Any "saddle" hunters on here?
[Re: 7x57_Mauser]
#2595978
10/01/18 02:01 PM
10/01/18 02:01 PM
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Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 8,571 Grays Creek, NC
bigcountry692001
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 8,571
Grays Creek, NC
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I’m not sure that could make an accurate shot without standing on a platform.
"You cant manage a deer herd with acorns."
-Dr. Craig Harper
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Re: Any "saddle" hunters on here?
[Re: bigcountry692001]
#2596116
10/01/18 04:49 PM
10/01/18 04:49 PM
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Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 2,178 Birmingham
7x57_Mauser
OP
8 point
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OP
8 point
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 2,178
Birmingham
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I’m not sure that could make an accurate shot without standing on a platform. I've worried about that as well, but they seem to be pretty stable and allow better "T" shooting form. The whole reason I'm not flying planes in the Marine Corps anymore is because I had lumbar spine surgery. So for me, if can probably practice my shots and get "good enough" for a 20-30 yard poke while hanging that would be worth it not to have to hump around a crap ton of gear. Decisions, decisions...
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Re: Any "saddle" hunters on here?
[Re: smokinya]
#2599252
10/05/18 10:54 AM
10/05/18 10:54 AM
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Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 2,635 Montgomery, AL
Forrestgump1
10 point
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10 point
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 2,635
Montgomery, AL
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I've hunted from the Quidos web for a few years and switched to the Kestrel this year. I use 4 - 5 wild edge stepps to get to hunting height using an aider (swaider). Haven't used a climber since switching. As far as accurate shooting from my saddles I actually shoot as good in it as I do off the ground and practice out to 60 yards out of it. I love being so mobile and having more options to hunt the perfect spot due to more choices on trees you can hunt!!! Is the kestrel comfortable? I've heard some people say it's bad about hip pinch. I need something comfortable enough for an all day sit.
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Re: Any "saddle" hunters on here?
[Re: 7x57_Mauser]
#2599257
10/05/18 11:01 AM
10/05/18 11:01 AM
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Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 8,571 Grays Creek, NC
bigcountry692001
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 8,571
Grays Creek, NC
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I’m not sure that could make an accurate shot without standing on a platform. I've worried about that as well, but they seem to be pretty stable and allow better "T" shooting form. The whole reason I'm not flying planes in the Marine Corps anymore is because I had lumbar spine surgery. So for me, if can probably practice my shots and get "good enough" for a 20-30 yard poke while hanging that would be worth it not to have to hump around a crap ton of gear. Decisions, decisions... Tetherd nation makes a small platform but if I need sticks or steps to get in the tree and a platform to stand on I might as well use my hang on
"You cant manage a deer herd with acorns."
-Dr. Craig Harper
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Re: Any "saddle" hunters on here?
[Re: SouthBamaSlayer]
#2599354
10/05/18 12:49 PM
10/05/18 12:49 PM
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Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 15,362 Ourtown, AL
BCLC
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 15,362
Ourtown, AL
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How do you take a leak in one? If you're a bank walker you just lift your pants leg a lil bit and air it out.
We’re not dead. We just smell that way. Dayum. - AC870
Yessir! I’m always gonna shoot what makes me happy and I want everyone else to do the same! If you shoot one be proud of it and don’t worry what anyone else thinks. - SJ22
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Re: Any "saddle" hunters on here?
[Re: Forrestgump1]
#2599655
10/05/18 06:35 PM
10/05/18 06:35 PM
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 627 Hueytown, Al.
smokinya
4 point
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4 point
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 627
Hueytown, Al.
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I've hunted from the Quidos web for a few years and switched to the Kestrel this year. I use 4 - 5 wild edge stepps to get to hunting height using an aider (swaider). Haven't used a climber since switching. As far as accurate shooting from my saddles I actually shoot as good in it as I do off the ground and practice out to 60 yards out of it. I love being so mobile and having more options to hunt the perfect spot due to more choices on trees you can hunt!!! Is the kestrel comfortable? I've heard some people say it's bad about hip pinch. I need something comfortable enough for an all day sit. I hunted out of it opening week in Kentucky and first couple of days I felt hip pinch but I lowered the tether height like other saddle hunters say to do and wore the Kestrel a little lower and it was really comfortable. The web is still the most comfortable saddle out but I like the Kestrel better!
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Re: Any "saddle" hunters on here?
[Re: 7x57_Mauser]
#2600083
10/06/18 09:06 AM
10/06/18 09:06 AM
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Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 2,178 Birmingham
7x57_Mauser
OP
8 point
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OP
8 point
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 2,178
Birmingham
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I’m not sure that could make an accurate shot without standing on a platform. I've worried about that as well, but they seem to be pretty stable and allow better "T" shooting form. The whole reason I'm not flying planes in the Marine Corps anymore is because I had lumbar spine surgery. So for me, if can probably practice my shots and get "good enough" for a 20-30 yard poke while hanging that would be worth it not to have to hump around a crap ton of gear. Decisions, decisions... Well I took the plunge and ordered an Aero Hunter Kestrel. It's backordered, so I'm hoping it will be here before the rut, if not...lesson learned and I'll just have to hump some gear in. Also waited to long on the Wild Edge steps, backordered too... Plan on doing a lot of practicing in my backyard before actually hunting. I'm really hoping this is the ticket for me, as I'm going to be using water access a lot around the state and the less gear/weight the better.
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Re: Any "saddle" hunters on here?
[Re: 7x57_Mauser]
#2600106
10/06/18 09:39 AM
10/06/18 09:39 AM
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Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 3,126 KY
AUstan23
10 point
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10 point
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 3,126
KY
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I’m not sure that could make an accurate shot without standing on a platform. I've worried about that as well, but they seem to be pretty stable and allow better "T" shooting form. The whole reason I'm not flying planes in the Marine Corps anymore is because I had lumbar spine surgery. So for me, if can probably practice my shots and get "good enough" for a 20-30 yard poke while hanging that would be worth it not to have to hump around a crap ton of gear. Decisions, decisions... Well I took the plunge and ordered an Aero Hunter Kestrel. It's backordered, so I'm hoping it will be here before the rut, if not...lesson learned and I'll just have to hump some gear in. Also waited to long on the Wild Edge steps, backordered too... Plan on doing a lot of practicing in my backyard before actually hunting. I'm really hoping this is the ticket for me, as I'm going to be using water access a lot around the state and the less gear/weight the better. I'd like an honest review after the season if you get around to it. I might end up ditching the hang on and climber.
It is easier to fool a man than to convince him he has been fooled.
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Re: Any "saddle" hunters on here?
[Re: AUstan23]
#2600610
10/06/18 05:25 PM
10/06/18 05:25 PM
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Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 2,178 Birmingham
7x57_Mauser
OP
8 point
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OP
8 point
Joined: Nov 2017
Posts: 2,178
Birmingham
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I’m not sure that could make an accurate shot without standing on a platform. I've worried about that as well, but they seem to be pretty stable and allow better "T" shooting form. The whole reason I'm not flying planes in the Marine Corps anymore is because I had lumbar spine surgery. So for me, if can probably practice my shots and get "good enough" for a 20-30 yard poke while hanging that would be worth it not to have to hump around a crap ton of gear. Decisions, decisions... Well I took the plunge and ordered an Aero Hunter Kestrel. It's backordered, so I'm hoping it will be here before the rut, if not...lesson learned and I'll just have to hump some gear in. Also waited to long on the Wild Edge steps, backordered too... Plan on doing a lot of practicing in my backyard before actually hunting. I'm really hoping this is the ticket for me, as I'm going to be using water access a lot around the state and the less gear/weight the better. I'd like an honest review after the season if you get around to it. I might end up ditching the hang on and climber. Will do. Was scouting an area today that's "way back there" and was thinking how nice it would be to not have to hump 15-20lbs of stand back there, not to mention after kayaking to it, and then I turned around and somebody had left a climber on a tree from last year. haha I can only imagine how far that dude toted that stand in if he didn't get there by water...
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Re: Any "saddle" hunters on here?
[Re: 7x57_Mauser]
#2601546
10/07/18 04:31 PM
10/07/18 04:31 PM
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Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,078 Gurley
Hoss606
6 point
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6 point
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,078
Gurley
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I’m making my first hunt out of one now.
Obsession Lethal Force 70# 27.5"
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Re: Any "saddle" hunters on here?
[Re: Hoss606]
#2601673
10/07/18 07:32 PM
10/07/18 07:32 PM
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Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 3,126 KY
AUstan23
10 point
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10 point
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 3,126
KY
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I’m making my first hunt out of one now. Thoughts?
It is easier to fool a man than to convince him he has been fooled.
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Re: Any "saddle" hunters on here?
[Re: AUstan23]
#2602538
10/08/18 08:17 PM
10/08/18 08:17 PM
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Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,078 Gurley
Hoss606
6 point
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6 point
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 1,078
Gurley
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I’m making my first hunt out of one now. Thoughts? So far I like it. I got 2 sits out of it. Second sit was better than first. I need a longer bridge (I bought it with a fixed bridge from a buddy and it’s to short for me). I also want to get the predator platform.
Obsession Lethal Force 70# 27.5"
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