Crowell392
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Thanks, I'm from the Chattanooga area where is everyone else from, this is my 4th year as a saddle hunter.
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I find them very comfortable, everyone is differentRakkin6":23ul34p0 said:Just asking a question or two due to my lack of knowledge on saddle hunting. Never really heard about it until recently. I am a tree stand hunter myself.
How comfortable are they?
Can you do all day hunts out of them from sunrise to sunset?
Are they both gun and bow friendly in concerns to shooting?
Do you have freedom of movement for different shot directions?
What are the major differences between a saddle and treestand?
Thanks for the answers guys, always open to new ideas.
they are more comfortable than most lock ons. You can even put on a back band for back support, but I usually leave mine off. Most saddles are also adjustable to find the sweet spot where you are most comfortable.Rakkin6":233j647x said:Just asking a question or two due to my lack of knowledge on saddle hunting. Never really heard about it until recently. I am a tree stand hunter myself.
How comfortable are they?
Can you do all day hunts out of them from sunrise to sunset?
Are they both gun and bow friendly in concerns to shooting?
Do you have freedom of movement for different shot directions?
What are the major differences between a saddle and treestand?
Thanks for the answers guys, always open to new ideas.
Rakkin6":2wukuy3a said:Just asking a question or two due to my lack of knowledge on saddle hunting. Never really heard about it until recently. I am a tree stand hunter myself.
How comfortable are they?
Can you do all day hunts out of them from sunrise to sunset?
Are they both gun and bow friendly in concerns to shooting?
Do you have freedom of movement for different shot directions?
What are the major differences between a saddle and treestand?
Thanks for the answers guys, always open to new ideas.
Thanks! Hope you enjoy it!!TNGRIZZLY_":1skclj2v said:Just like you on your Facebook
Agreedbigasports":2cm11hau said:Let me say I'm very pro saddle. I've been at it for 4-5 years now. I have tried many different saddle on the market and off market. I have liked some and hated others. Its important for you to find the right one for you. Meaning what I like may fit or feel different for you. Currently I am using a Tethrd saddle. It's been my favorite by far. I can easily do all day sits. Having the back band really is nice for those long days. The saddle itself comes in at just under a pound. I wear it in like its not even there. Other than the saddle, the most important thing for me is my platform. Again, I've tried so many different kinds but by far my favorite it the Tethrd predator platform. It is super light and roomy. It will attach or fit in most hunting packs that I own. As mentioned saddle shape is a real things. You have to put the time in and get used to your body, muscles etc getting used to new movements and sitting/leaning positions. It took me about 2 weeks when I first started saddle hunting a few years back. Now every season it takes me 3-4 hunts. I doubt I will ever lug a actual tree stand to hunt out of in the woods again.
awesome give us a review when you get some hang time!wiles":2l34hib6 said:Add me to the crew, my H2 saddle arrived today! Can't wait to try it out
I'm in the same boat, fairchaser, and would love to hear from others in this scenario.fairchaser":1qjbryoa said:I appreciate the dedication that you guys have. I'd like to hear from anybody that tried it for awhile and then just gave up and went back to other traditional tree stands. It seems like the saddle hunting is more of an evolutionary process of trial and error. It may take a season or two to get a system perfected if ever. But, once you find the right mix it's transforming.
I think saddle hunting is kind of more of a type of hunting if your a mobile hunter you will love a saddle.JCDEERMAN":1k0hlt40 said:I'm in the same boat, fairchaser, and would love to hear from others in this scenario.fairchaser":1k0hlt40 said:I appreciate the dedication that you guys have. I'd like to hear from anybody that tried it for awhile and then just gave up and went back to other traditional tree stands. It seems like the saddle hunting is more of an evolutionary process of trial and error. It may take a season or two to get a system perfected if ever. But, once you find the right mix it's transforming.
fairchaser":1m6dl144 said:I appreciate the dedication that you guys have. I'd like to hear from anybody that tried it for awhile and then just gave up and went back to other traditional tree stands. It seems like the saddle hunting is more of an evolutionary process of trial and error. It may take a season or two to get a system perfected if ever. But, once you find the right mix it's transforming.
fairchaser":18rwojfj said:But, once you find the right mix it's transforming.
bjohnson":wqyu0p17 said:So far the biggest method I want to change is climbing method. I have Hawk Helium sticks that I have rope-modded. It's not that I dont like the sticks, they are great. I want something that is more packable. I think I would rather run 4 LWCG short sticks than my 3 standard length Heliums.
J_W":3fyxgf7o said:From what I've read in other places, I would steer way clear of the LWCG.
If you want the best sticks ready to hunt without any mods, I would go Beast sticks by a mile.
Why not cut down the Heliums, though?