I know we've all seen a lot of new hunters struggle with getting comfortable in their new gear. Saddles aren't "plug-n-play" like traditional stands where all you have to do is sit down and lean back. Bridge length, tether length, hookup height, and several other variables all come in to play, and a change in one variable usually necessitates a tweak in the others.
After hunting for 3 seasons in a saddle and picking the brains of some good people (special shootout to @redsquirrel, @John Eberhart, @Vtbow, and @kyler1945) I've found what works for me. Hopefully this will help some of the "newbies" out:
I put this video together, since it's easier to show than tell. Hope it helps some folks.
After hunting for 3 seasons in a saddle and picking the brains of some good people (special shootout to @redsquirrel, @John Eberhart, @Vtbow, and @kyler1945) I've found what works for me. Hopefully this will help some of the "newbies" out:
- Tether height - I prefer a chin high hookup.
- Tether length - I adjust the length of my tether until I am sitting with my thighs at a 45 to the tree. Kind of a cross between a "sitter" and a "leaner" position.
- Bridge length - 24" roughly. Shorter than most.
I put this video together, since it's easier to show than tell. Hope it helps some folks.