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Anyone use this method regularly? Thoughts? Pros/Cons?
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There was a pretty extensive thread about it not too long ago just hit the search forums button and search saddle I’m sure you’ll find it quickly
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Tree Saddle ThreadHere’s one where some guys were talking about them. To answer your question, lots of folks use them on aldeer and prefer them. I am one of those folks. Pros: light weight, compact, easy 360 shooting around tree Cons: some saddles aren’t as comfortable as others, takes some adjusting to get use to
Last edited by gcr0003; 01/16/20 07:56 AM.
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I can think of two pros....lightweight and the tree doesn’t have to be straight.
The cons are too numerous to name.
You're only as good as your worst shot-
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I've been hunting out of a saddle all season and haven't what I would consider to be an absolute con yet. I love it.
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The cons are too numerous to name.
True insight right here folks
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serious question: some of the "saddles" look like a fella couldn't open his zipper and pee out of one. is that an issue?
yes, a serious question.
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serious question: some of the "saddles" look like a fella couldn't open his zipper and pee out of one. is that an issue?
yes, a serious question. Nah, it's super easy to take a leak out of one. The front of them are completely open, just unzip, lean to the side and let er rip.
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Coosa1 what saddle and platform do you use? I can’t remember.
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Coosa1 what saddle and platform do you use? I can’t remember. Tethrd Mantis and Predator platform
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Tried it save some change and buy a climber it ain't for me
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Tried it save some change and buy a climber it ain't for me What set up do you have, you selling. LF a platform
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I borrowed it from a buddy of mine for a weekend it was a tethrd rig
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Hey gcr0003 I sent you a pm
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THE Octopus
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Ive hunted out of my mantis all year. I live that thing now. It can get aggravating sometimes but that's mainly because I'm a fat ass.
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It took me a good 6-7 sits to get really used to it and find my comfort zone. After that it’s been nothing but awesome.
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i've been using one for two seasons now. my favorite pros are the weight savings and the low profile moving through the thick stuff to get where i need to be.
the main con would have to be the all the ways to do it. you have to resist the urge to buy things/gear you don't really need thinking there is a better way to kill deer.
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