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    Spur Strap Suggestions

    Hey guys, I recently got my first set of spurs. I got a set of Buckingham spurs, with Weaver Super Climber pads. It was immediately apparent that the straps, specifically the noisy metal fasteners, will need to be replaced. Anyone have any suggestions as to what you're using for straps...
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    Rappelling

    Hey Guys...... What's the easiest way to rappel down out of the tree. Most of my hunting is done in the evening,, and climbing down in the dark has always made me a little nervous; especially once it gets cold. What equipment do I need, what's the technique, and is there a way to retrieve...
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    Lifeline

    I lost my tether a while back and the only solution I could come up with in a hurry was the HSS Lifeline. Rather than cut the rope, I left it intact and let the tag end dangle down. After two years of saddle hunting, I've never got entirely comfortable with a linesmans belt, especially when...
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    Rope Identification

    So, I got in a bad habit of just tossing my tether to the ground when about to descend. My dump pouch couldn't hold my standard predator rope that came with my Kestrel........so i just toss it. Well......of course I lost it. Came across some rope that seems like it would work for a...
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    Quick Question

    Hey guys...... I've been having trouble getting my tether high enough. I'm setting it as high as I can reasonably reach. I feel like when I'm leaning (my preferred method one season in), that my angle from the tree is too great. This puts too much stress on my quads, and exposes me more...
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    Ropeman Availability

    Hard to get your hands on these little guys eh? Didn't take me long to appreciate the need for them. I've developed a rapid hatred for Prusiks. Moosejaw and REI retail outlets don't carry them. Local indoor rock climbing place with a pro shop doesn't carry them. Anyone aware of a...
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    First Pucker Moment

    So it was a small one, but still got had a certain pucker factor to it...... Had one of those hunts where nothing went right this afternoon. Had a hard time getting up the tree and set up. Forty degrees and sweat pouring down my face. Finally get set up, pull my phone out of my chest pocket...
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    Preset Gear Hanger

    I'm new to the saddle hunting game, so whatever I can do to reduce the amount of tinkering at height, the better. Someone tipped this deal earlier this year, and I bought four packages of this rubber wire. https://www.summitstands.com/summit-30ft-rubber-wire-kit I've found a ton of uses so...
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    Primal Step Issue

    Had a difficult time getting the Primal step to cam over. I was using the standard straps. When I'd cam them over, the top contact points would pull away from the tree. If I was to tighten the straps a bit more, I was unable to cam them over, even by essentially hanging on them. Anyone...
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    Quick Question

    I've been doing some tinkering with my ropes on my Kestrel, and I'm trying to figure out the purpose of the figure 8 on a bight on the end of the rope. I'm referring to the knot on the tag end, not the one that's used to girth hitch to the tree. Being my first saddle I opted for the 12...
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    Advice on Spurs

    I've refined my setup and method to a point where I believe I have my go-to system. I ordered 12 Primal steps, and will be making the slide in platform to preset 12 trees on my property. I'll be using a bolt on either side of the platform to provide maximum mobility. I've decided that I'll...
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    WTB Primal or Wild Edge Stepp

    Looking to buy just one step to use as a platform. Anyone have an extra they're willing to part with?
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    First Season In the Saddle......Lots of Questions

    Hey guys...... Would've loved to have been practicing all summer, but life got in the way. Been running into some issues that I cant seem to wrap my arms around. First, I'm using bolts as my climbing method. I'll eventually be using a predator as my platform, but for now I'm using two...
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    Tree Size/Tether Length

    Hi Guys, I ordered the 12 foot tether with my Kestrel. I'm starting to wonder if I need that much length. This also got my wondering if there's advantages or disadvantages to larger trees vs smaller trees. In other words, if I had to use anywhere near the full length of rope, would I not...
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    Issues Splicing Amsteel

    Hey guys...... Just got 100' of 1/4" Amsteel to screw around with,and decided the first order of business was to splice a fixed bridge for my Kestrel. I watched G2's video, and it seemed easy enough. I of course ran into issues. I bought an 8 mm knitting needle from Wal Mart. It's the...
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    Knots.....

    Hey Guys..... New saddle hunter here, and I have a request. One of the more intimidating things about saddle hunting for me is relying on knots. I've fished my whole life, and have a high level of confidence in knots for many different applications. Rope on the other hand I have no...
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    Making Aiders

    Hi guys..... I'm new to saddle hunting, and have been working on procuring all the gear I need for my system. I hunt my 40 acres, on which I plan on using spurs or bolts. I also hunt a buddy's property, and the state land that it abuts. I picked up a set of Muddy Aerolite sticks for use...
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    New Saddle Hunter

    Evening Guys, So I've been absorbing info for the last several months, not wanting to put the cart before the horse, since I didn't even own a saddle. I'd first like to say how impressed I am with this forum. I've long abandoned another hunting forum frequented by Michigan sportsman, due to...
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    New Saddle Hunter

    The majority of my time in the woods has always been spent in my climber and ladder stands. I've never been thrilled with these solutions for various reasons, all of which a saddle would seem to remedy. I'm planning on putting an order in for a Kestral, and spending the winter prepping...
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