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Re: Any "saddle" hunters on here?
[Re: TGbow]
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10/11/18 02:48 PM
10/11/18 02:48 PM
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Hoss606
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How is the comfort factor? I've considered one myself but not sure about the comfort part. Better than my lone wolf hang on but not as comfy as my summit Goliath. The predator platform is much better than the step IMO
Obsession Lethal Force 70# 27.5"
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Re: Any "saddle" hunters on here?
[Re: Hoss606]
#2605617
10/11/18 08:17 PM
10/11/18 08:17 PM
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Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 8,572 Grays Creek, NC
bigcountry692001
14 point
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How is the comfort factor? I've considered one myself but not sure about the comfort part. Better than my lone wolf hang on but not as comfy as my summit Goliath. The predator platform is much better than the step IMO IF... there was any chance of me using a saddle I’d definitely need the predator platform
"You cant manage a deer herd with acorns."
-Dr. Craig Harper
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Re: Any "saddle" hunters on here?
[Re: gobbler30]
#2609207
10/15/18 05:32 PM
10/15/18 05:32 PM
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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 hunted for the first time last year in a trophyline saddle and really liked it. I sold it and ordered the Tethrd Mantis and predator platform . The predator has arrived ,but I’m still waiting for the mantis. Can’t wait for it to arrive.
Hunting from a saddle opens up more opportunities , such as smaller treees that you can’t hunt from a traditional stand/climber. Sitting in my Kestrel saddle right now in a tree only a saddle hunter could hunt!!
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Re: Any "saddle" hunters on here?
[Re: Sasquatch Lives]
#2609769
10/16/18 08:34 AM
10/16/18 08:34 AM
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smokinya
4 point
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4 point
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Pee same way as u do in climber. As far as taking a dump in a tree I have never done that and I hunted for 29 years. I get down and crap in a hole or in a creek if I have to that bad. Leaning back...... they have a back band which is a must have in my opinion and supports your back nicely. Those things look like a nightmare. They look uncomfortable. Can you lean back against anything in them? How do you pee out of one? How do you take a sky dump out of one? Pee same way as u do in climber. As far as taking a dump in a tree I have never done that and I have hunted for 29 years. I get down and crap in a hole or in a creek if I have to that bad. Leaning back...... they have a back band which is a must have in my opinion and supports your back nicely.
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Re: Any "saddle" hunters on here?
[Re: beeline08]
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10/19/18 02:35 PM
10/19/18 02:35 PM
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Joined: Dec 2011
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Hoss606
6 point
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6 point
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what do you guys use for climbing? sticks or steps I’m using sticks. I should have some wildedge steps for next season to try
Obsession Lethal Force 70# 27.5"
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Re: Any "saddle" hunters on here?
[Re: Atoler]
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10/23/18 06:59 AM
10/23/18 06:59 AM
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bigcountry692001
14 point
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14 point
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So here is my question. Are you actually saving any weight? I wouldn’t be opposed to trying saddle hunting, but i don’t really see how it’s any lighter than my 12lb x stand. From what I’ve researched, you pretty much would have to use a pair of carbon fiber climbing spikes, and a light saddle to come out ahead. Toting around a pair of 10lb climbing sticks seems to completely defeat the purpose. What am I missing here? These are some of my thoughts too. I’m curious and wouldn’t mind checking one out but if I’m not cutting a significant amount weight I don’t see many more advantages.
"You cant manage a deer herd with acorns."
-Dr. Craig Harper
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Re: Any "saddle" hunters on here?
[Re: bigcountry692001]
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10/23/18 07:00 AM
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Posts: 15,984 Brierfield
Beadlescomb
Old Mossy Horns
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Old Mossy Horns
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So here is my question. Are you actually saving any weight? I wouldn’t be opposed to trying saddle hunting, but i don’t really see how it’s any lighter than my 12lb x stand. From what I’ve researched, you pretty much would have to use a pair of carbon fiber climbing spikes, and a light saddle to come out ahead. Toting around a pair of 10lb climbing sticks seems to completely defeat the purpose. What am I missing here? These are some of my thoughts too. I’m curious and wouldn’t mind checking one out but if I’m not cutting a significant amount weight I don’t see many more advantages. I think you leave the sticks on the tree but I could be wrong?
We will burn that bridge when we get there
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Re: Any "saddle" hunters on here?
[Re: Beadlescomb]
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10/23/18 08:46 AM
10/23/18 08:46 AM
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Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 8,572 Grays Creek, NC
bigcountry692001
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 8,572
Grays Creek, NC
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So here is my question. Are you actually saving any weight? I wouldn’t be opposed to trying saddle hunting, but i don’t really see how it’s any lighter than my 12lb x stand. From what I’ve researched, you pretty much would have to use a pair of carbon fiber climbing spikes, and a light saddle to come out ahead. Toting around a pair of 10lb climbing sticks seems to completely defeat the purpose. What am I missing here? These are some of my thoughts too. I’m curious and wouldn’t mind checking one out but if I’m not cutting a significant amount weight I don’t see many more advantages. I think you leave the sticks on the tree but I could be wrong? Most guys that saddle hunt are hunting different trees and areas every sit and packing them in and out. I hunt public land so definitely don’t leave anything in the woods.
"You cant manage a deer herd with acorns."
-Dr. Craig Harper
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Re: Any "saddle" hunters on here?
[Re: bigcountry692001]
#2616863
10/23/18 01:28 PM
10/23/18 01:28 PM
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Posts: 1,078 Gurley
Hoss606
6 point
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6 point
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So here is my question. Are you actually saving any weight? I wouldn’t be opposed to trying saddle hunting, but i don’t really see how it’s any lighter than my 12lb x stand. From what I’ve researched, you pretty much would have to use a pair of carbon fiber climbing spikes, and a light saddle to come out ahead. Toting around a pair of 10lb climbing sticks seems to completely defeat the purpose. What am I missing here? These are some of my thoughts too. I’m curious and wouldn’t mind checking one out but if I’m not cutting a significant amount weight I don’t see many more advantages. I think you leave the sticks on the tree but I could be wrong? Most guys that saddle hunt are hunting different trees and areas every sit and packing them in and out. I hunt public land so definitely don’t leave anything in the woods. Yes most are hunting public or private where they don’t hunt the same tree each hunt. Packing everything in and packing out each hunt. So going to a saddle gives you the weight reduction and more options when choosing a tree. Rough estimating here, my summit Goliath and all my gear I was sitting around 36lbs, lonewolf/ sticks/ gear sitting around 30lbs and saddle/ sticks/ gear sitting around 20lbs. I feel safer in the saddle than a climber or hang on. I’m also able to move through thick bush quieter, climb rocks on the mountain with less effort than with a climber or hang on.
Obsession Lethal Force 70# 27.5"
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Re: Any "saddle" hunters on here?
[Re: Atoler]
#2616959
10/23/18 03:39 PM
10/23/18 03:39 PM
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Hoss606
6 point
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6 point
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20lbs would be my problem with the saddle. I’m about 16.5 with my. Stand, harness, and gear except for weapon.
What method do you use to climb?
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Re: Any "saddle" hunters on here?
[Re: Hoss606]
#2616968
10/23/18 03:46 PM
10/23/18 03:46 PM
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Posts: 2,280 Alabama
gcr0003
8 point
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8 point
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 2,280
Alabama
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20lbs would be my problem with the saddle. I’m about 16.5 with my. Stand, harness, and gear except for weapon.
What method do you use to climb?
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Re: Any "saddle" hunters on here?
[Re: gcr0003]
#2617047
10/23/18 05:18 PM
10/23/18 05:18 PM
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Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 8,421
Atoler
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Feb 2013
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20lbs would be my problem with the saddle. I’m about 16.5 with my. Stand, harness, and gear except for weapon.
What method do you use to climb? X stand sit and climb. It’s a legitimate 12lbs. Then I carry a rangefinder, pull rope, bow hanger, and harness tether in a small fanny pack. I pack a little more during the rut, but that’s my bow season 4-5 hour sit setup.
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Re: Any "saddle" hunters on here?
[Re: 7x57_Mauser]
#2617081
10/23/18 06:23 PM
10/23/18 06:23 PM
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Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 14,632 Tuscaloosa Co.
N2TRKYS
Booner
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Booner
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 14,632
Tuscaloosa Co.
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What safety harness are y'all wearing in the saddles?
83% of all statistics are made up.
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