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Things I'm Changing after Saddlepalooza

bowhunter15 said:
I learned a lot from being around so many saddle hunters and trying their methods. Here are a few changes I'm likely to change, further test, or buy:

-Buying a pair of Yoder chaps with Tingley ultralight boots. @redsquirrel had these and I was shocked at how light they were, and how well they held up for him over the last year. They would work great in cattail marshes.
-Trying an Amsteel bridge. I love the functionality of my Samson Predator bridge with Ropeman for adjustability. Amsteel is so much lighter and less bulky, but not as adjustable in a bridge. The main reason I like the adjustment is so I can lengthen and toss over my shoulders while walking. So I'm going to try a fixed amsteel bridge long enough to go over my shoulders. It should work, since I had done the same concept with webbing on my old SitDrag.
-Buying a couple more Wildedge steps. I have 4. After playing around with the Cain method and Wildedge aider, and new knot method, I'm going to give them some more testing. I can get roughly the same height with 6 steps (~6lb) and 3 DIY sticks with aiders (~6lb). The sticks are faster, but the steps pack better, especially if I'm only packing a small platform.
-Alternative self filming methods: I'm going to further play around with filming in multiple action cams and Tactacams vs. a camera arm. I'd need to get a system that I really like to stomach leaving the AX100 at home, but ditching the camera arm would mean ditching a pack in early season and cutting my setup time and maneuverability drastically. So we'll see how that goes.
-Amsteel mini lineman's belt. Jess had a mini lineman's belt she used when going around branches. It seems like a great idea.
-More stealth strips. I'm going to stealth strip everything I haven't already stealth stripped, including the Wild Edge steps and rubbing surfaces of the Yoder chaps.

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You should make one of your videos when you make your second lineman's belt out of 7/64 Amsteel, for us rookies to learn from.
 
SouthMsBowhunter said:
Jess,

Appreciate the pics so in the future you would girth hitch to one side and the other side use the biner, right?
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If I were to make a new whoopie sling, I’d form the locking Brummel splice around the lineman’s loop so I wouldn’t have to girth hitch it. I’d use the carabiner on the side that wasn’t attached to the lineman’s belt.
The girth hitch has been working just fine so far. The splice would just be neater and maintain the ropes strength more effectively then the hitch.


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g2outdoors said:
I bought a set. They'll be here next week.

Tingly Boots with light chaps from the link posted earlier. They will BLOW YOUR MIND with how lightweight they are. Just remember not to put a bare foot in the boot after @redsquirrel has been tromping around in the swamp with them.
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Where did you get them? Ridge line said they were on back order?


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ImThere said:
Where did you get them? Ridge line said they were on back order?


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Yeah they're on backorder because he doesn't manufacture them. He orders them as customers buy them. He said you'll have them in 10-15 days.

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So do y'all hunt in the chaps or just scout and use for water access?..... they look legit I've been wanting hip waders but this looks like a better option


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GBlevins92 said:
So do y'all hunt in the chaps or just scout and use for water access?..... they look legit I've been wanting hip waders but this looks like a better option


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I hunt in mine. The Lacross 4X Alpha boots I got mine with have a pretty stiff sole, so I can do several hours on the tops of my sticks or bolts with no problem. I would definitely get them well before season so the fabric has enough time to wear a little. It can be pretty loud when brand new.


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GBlevins92 said:
So do y'all hunt in the chaps or just scout and use for water access?..... they look legit I've been wanting hip waders but this looks like a better option


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Guys hunt in them. You would use them anytime you'd traditionally need hip boots to access. They're just way more comfortable to hike in.

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Jcar said:
If I were to make a new whoopie sling, I’d form the locking Brummel splice around the lineman’s loop so I wouldn’t have to girth hitch it. I’d use the carabiner on the side that wasn’t attached to the lineman’s belt.
The girth hitch has been working just fine so far. The splice would just be neater and maintain the ropes strength more effectively then the hitch.


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What are folks using to Brummel Splice 7/64" Amsteel? I've done a few with just a needle, and the fids I have seem too big. Are people using fine wire or a loop turner or what to get the tail buried more easily? Many thanks.
 
My wife said “What no pigs?”
Then “you sure do know how to spend money”
Followed by “What’s the must have for Hunting or Safety this week?”
Im not sure what order but that was pretty close. Of course after the I’m glad your home and did you have fun?
AND then came the JOKES! How was broke back mountain? You ain’t pregnant are you! Bwahahahaha my wife is pretty great. And we have a weird since of humor around our house.


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Dakotablues said:
What are folks using to Brummel Splice 7/64" Amsteel? I've done a few with just a needle, and the fids I have seem too big. Are people using fine wire or a loop turner or what to get the tail buried more easily? Many thanks.
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I forgot to buy a fid when I bought my amsteel. Watch the first 5 minutes or so of this video:

So I did this method for the 1/4" (pretty close to 7/64"). Works like a charm. He's got a video as well for making a locked brummel that is super easy to follow as well.

Cheers
 
Dakotablues said:
What are folks using to Brummel Splice 7/64" Amsteel? I've done a few with just a needle, and the fids I have seem too big. Are people using fine wire or a loop turner or what to get the tail buried more easily? Many thanks.
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@g2outdoors mentioned (and I quickly ordered) a “loop turner” for sewing/crocheting. They have super thin ones. We didn’t have anything small enough to bury the tail on my 7/64, so I’m waiting until the loop turner comes in.


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IkemanTX said:
@g2outdoors mentioned (and I quickly ordered) a “loop turner” for sewing/crocheting. They have super thin ones. We didn’t have anything small enough to bury the tail on my 7/64, so I’m waiting until the loop turner comes in.


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Yeah - 7/64 is pretty small for sure. I struggled on my third one pretty bad for some reason - probably need to reduce the end more. I ordered some loop turners too and some florist wire.
 
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