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Oldies, but Goodies...

DB4x4

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For those who have been around here a while, dump something in this thread "from the archives" that makes you smile or laugh. DIY stuff from the "good old days" or ideas/info that helped you starting out. Saddle nostalgia...

Example, I'll go first with these classics: (Not my photos)

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Simple Stirrups Climb Video

This setup weighs 3 pounds Still getting the technique down...but I'm going to work on it for a while. Stiff thicker rope with a Screw Link Girth Hitch moves easier. I'm using Bluewater 11mm Assault Simple Prusiks on both tethers (Klemheist at the moment). End of tethers backup clipped to...
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Stirrup Climb good setup!

OK. The Cliff's notes....comfortable harness+Linesman's Belt + Stirrups is good. With this setup, it doesn't require a lot of strength. No worse than a climber stand. If you aren't relaxed, you're doing it wrong. This is less hazardous than hanging climbing sticks. The downside is that you can't...
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Super Simple Platform

Hey Guys, I have been meaning to post this for a while but I'm finally getting around to it. A while back I received a call from a local hunter a few towns over regarding the Aero Hunter and we talked several times and kept in touch during the season. As a thank you for helping him out he...
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Furniture bracket ROS...

So I have been looking for brackets

That I could use for a platform. I finally found these, 3" by 3" with slots for a strap. I also should have the ability to mount a mini platform, about 3" by 6", should I want to increase surface area (think I will). I ordered five and will report back. I plan to put all five on one ratchet...
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Scooter Foot Rest Platforms:

How to get strange looks. AKA DIY platform

So I went into a mobility scooter store and asked about foot platforms. The staff cock their head slightly. I show them pictures and they say let me look out back. They come back with one I smile. They say we have quite a few actually would you like to look. Of course I say yes as my smile...
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DB4x4 said:
For those who have been around here a while, dump something in this thread "from the archives" that makes you smile or laugh. DIY stuff from the "good old days" or ideas/info that helped you starting out. Saddle nostalgia...

Example, I'll go first with these classics: (Not my photos)

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Great thread!

Definitely made me smile to see my feet, and my Plywood Primal Platform. I was so proud of that thing. Still have it in my garage. I remember exactly where that hunt was. No deer killed or sighted. Haven't been back to that spot since. Boots have since worn out. Still have the pants and the knee pads. Replaced the WEs but don't use.

Also reminds me of how hard I worked to get to 100 posts to qualify for my first contest. My Team (#1) won that year when @swampsnyper dropped a big rack at the buzzer. I shot 2 does and, again, was so proud to be a part of that.

Great memories.

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I'll throw myself under the bus with this one from 2017. . . . :sob:

Different Platform Concept

All the platform threads got me thinking about re-purposing a piece of equipment I had laying around into a small, light platform. I started with a Hurricane Safety Systems Powerstep and some scrap angle aluminum I've had around for a while. I cut the angle aluminum into 7" long pieces and...
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I also still have this concept platform floating around but its been put to better use. It currently supports the foot pedal of my thread injector while strapped to the table leg with a rachet strap (the cam cleat is on now my DIY Helium one stick). I'd be willing to wager there's still DNA evidence of the laceration this thing gave me during a DIY one stick failure early in my saddle hunting career. :sob:

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My personal Game changer

As I sat and putt the finishing touches on my saddle I had a game changing idea and after a few small safety pins later I will be changing the saddle game at least for me I will be with all the hipe about lightweight this and that the new idea weighs in at just 6oz and actually 100% feels like...
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If we're posting @SloMo links I'd be remiss not to include this one. I'm still using a GM Climb aider made based on this thread. The concept works wonderfully to keep the aider open.

If you use step aiders then check this out.

I`m doing what I can in preparation for the upcoming season. I`m done scouting for the day and figured I would share this vid. I love using these aiders and despite how you hunt, if you climb a tree you might want to look at these. I bought 1 then bought a 3 pack. Check them out in person on...
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EricS said:
Here’s a couple pics of @huck72412
One where he’s cheating on his girlfriend.

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Wasn’t there an old contest thread where @huck72412 admitted to wearing his saddle around in his big brown truck so any deer he ran over counted in the contest?? I can’t seem to find it. :)
 
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Here’s a sustainment pouch. There weren’t any saddles, pouches, platforms or anything specialized for saddle hunting for a long time. We waited years for saddles to be made commercially available.4DE52819-8A07-42D3-8322-CFF5E3B88FB7.jpeg
 
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