FireInMyBones
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I've been lurking for the last month. I finally joined the forum so I can ask questions (rather than just reading). I DIY'd my first saddle and have ordered the materials for a rappel line (Resc Tec).
I come from an Ultralight backpacking, weightlifting, and ultramarathoning background. I own a side hustle making backing gear and have an industrial sewing machine. After watching several videos on bow hunting basics and then seeing saddle hunting as an UL alternative to packing in a tree stand, I started my research. I found a Tetherd TNT event less than an hour away and took my dad. I was blown away with the comfort of the Menace saddle compared to the others. One guy demonstrated one sticking and I was instantly intrigued. I used to do a lot of rock climbing and I had a chance to try one sticking with the gear at the TNT. All of the platforms were in use, so I just tried the stick as a mini platform. When I left I found these forums and have been soaking it all up. About a week ago, I made my own saddle (1000D Codura tripple stiched with 2" Seatbelt webbing) and was pleased with an 18oz finished product. Here is a picture from the event. If I can reduce the file size of the photos of the finished saddle, I'll post those too.
I come from an Ultralight backpacking, weightlifting, and ultramarathoning background. I own a side hustle making backing gear and have an industrial sewing machine. After watching several videos on bow hunting basics and then seeing saddle hunting as an UL alternative to packing in a tree stand, I started my research. I found a Tetherd TNT event less than an hour away and took my dad. I was blown away with the comfort of the Menace saddle compared to the others. One guy demonstrated one sticking and I was instantly intrigued. I used to do a lot of rock climbing and I had a chance to try one sticking with the gear at the TNT. All of the platforms were in use, so I just tried the stick as a mini platform. When I left I found these forums and have been soaking it all up. About a week ago, I made my own saddle (1000D Codura tripple stiched with 2" Seatbelt webbing) and was pleased with an 18oz finished product. Here is a picture from the event. If I can reduce the file size of the photos of the finished saddle, I'll post those too.
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