Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New Trophy's
New trophy room comments
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Classifieds
Trophy Room
New items
New comments
Latest content
Latest updates
Latest reviews
Author list
Series list
Search showcase
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Tennessee Hunting Forums
Deer Hunting Forum
Tree saddle guys
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="String Music" data-source="post: 2958130" data-attributes="member: 4669"><p>Poser pretty much hit the nail on the head. I use conventional stands for my rut hunts and the tree saddle and Lone Wolf Alpha for mobile hunts. I recently sold my Summit climber b/c I no longer use it. </p><p></p><p>The best feature about the tree saddle is the ability to hunt from almost any tree. You can spend your time hunting deer instead of the perfect tree. </p><p></p><p>There is a learning curve when you first hunt with one. As Poser mentioned, you have to find your "comfort" zone in the saddle. The saddle is the safest tree stand on the market b/c you are always attached to the tree once you leave the ground. </p><p></p><p>I use Lone Wolf's climbing sticks along with 3 cranford screw in steps for my base (I hunt private land). I have never used my saddle for an all day hunt, but I am able to stay relatively comfortable during 3-4 hour sits. </p><p></p><p>-Tree Saddle v. Climber-</p><p></p><p>Tree Saddle:</p><p>-More Mobile: weighs less and can hunt from any tree</p><p>-Less Bulk: the saddle is streamlined </p><p>-Less Noise: No metal parts, no grabbing tree limbs while hiking, no squeaky platforms, no noise when packing or unpacking</p><p>-Very Safe: you are always attached to the tree</p><p>-Less Chance of Being Spotted: you are able to hide behind a tree from approaching deer</p><p>-Easier/Quicker Setup: Tree saddle setup takes less effort and less sweat</p><p>-Don't Need to Hunt as High: Since you can hide behind the tree, you don't have to climb 25 ft up a tree to get out of the deer's sight when the leaves fall</p><p></p><p></p><p>Climber:</p><p>-Comfort: hands down more comfortable than tree saddle</p><p>-Security: some people feel safer in a climber rather than hanging by a belt </p><p>-One Stand: If hunting public ground w/ a saddle, you need to take your saddle, climbing sticks, and your base</p><p>-Experience: most hunters have used their climber for years and are reluctant to change </p><p></p><p>Ladder Stands:</p><p>-Ease of Use: you don't have to worry about setting up a stand before your hunt</p><p>-Comfort: most ladder stands are comfortable</p><p>-Shooting Rail: there's nothing like having a solid gun rest</p><p>-Somewhat Safe: I say somewhat b/c most people don't use a safety harness when hunting out of ladder stands</p><p>-Permanent: deer get used to them, but may also learn to avoid them</p><p></p><p></p><p>These are my conclusions after extensively hunting out of every type of stand. However, I do use all types of stands (except climbers) at some point during the season. I like the tree saddle when the foliage is still on the trees and visibility is low. With low visibility, you are limited in the trees you can hunt out of. When there is no foliage (usually gun season), the perfect tree isn't as important b/c you can see and shoot further distances.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="String Music, post: 2958130, member: 4669"] Poser pretty much hit the nail on the head. I use conventional stands for my rut hunts and the tree saddle and Lone Wolf Alpha for mobile hunts. I recently sold my Summit climber b/c I no longer use it. The best feature about the tree saddle is the ability to hunt from almost any tree. You can spend your time hunting deer instead of the perfect tree. There is a learning curve when you first hunt with one. As Poser mentioned, you have to find your "comfort" zone in the saddle. The saddle is the safest tree stand on the market b/c you are always attached to the tree once you leave the ground. I use Lone Wolf's climbing sticks along with 3 cranford screw in steps for my base (I hunt private land). I have never used my saddle for an all day hunt, but I am able to stay relatively comfortable during 3-4 hour sits. -Tree Saddle v. Climber- Tree Saddle: -More Mobile: weighs less and can hunt from any tree -Less Bulk: the saddle is streamlined -Less Noise: No metal parts, no grabbing tree limbs while hiking, no squeaky platforms, no noise when packing or unpacking -Very Safe: you are always attached to the tree -Less Chance of Being Spotted: you are able to hide behind a tree from approaching deer -Easier/Quicker Setup: Tree saddle setup takes less effort and less sweat -Don't Need to Hunt as High: Since you can hide behind the tree, you don't have to climb 25 ft up a tree to get out of the deer's sight when the leaves fall Climber: -Comfort: hands down more comfortable than tree saddle -Security: some people feel safer in a climber rather than hanging by a belt -One Stand: If hunting public ground w/ a saddle, you need to take your saddle, climbing sticks, and your base -Experience: most hunters have used their climber for years and are reluctant to change Ladder Stands: -Ease of Use: you don't have to worry about setting up a stand before your hunt -Comfort: most ladder stands are comfortable -Shooting Rail: there's nothing like having a solid gun rest -Somewhat Safe: I say somewhat b/c most people don't use a safety harness when hunting out of ladder stands -Permanent: deer get used to them, but may also learn to avoid them These are my conclusions after extensively hunting out of every type of stand. However, I do use all types of stands (except climbers) at some point during the season. I like the tree saddle when the foliage is still on the trees and visibility is low. With low visibility, you are limited in the trees you can hunt out of. When there is no foliage (usually gun season), the perfect tree isn't as important b/c you can see and shoot further distances. [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Tennessee Hunting Forums
Deer Hunting Forum
Tree saddle guys
Top