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    Hello from Montana

    Not a new member but it's been a long time since I've been on the site. Moved from Massachusetts almost three years ago. Hunting here, well, saddle mostly not needed. I have the privilege to hunt a friend's property and a tree is the only way to do it. So back in the saddle, so to speak! I...
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    Update on my steps and platform

    Hi all. Have not visited for a while. Tends to happen once you get things working almost perfectly for your needs. I have been running the webbing quick release set up now since last winter on my steps. Incredibly strong and quick little system. The ability to micro adjust the tension...
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    Back to my crazy idea

    A while back I shared an idea with you guys. It was working okay, but the aider management was a bitch. So it took a while to come up with something. I still have some thinking and tweaking to do but it actually works well. Amazing the stability I am getting with this, largely due to the...
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    Pickled Pickerel

    Been getting some ice fishing in the past few days. We caught a mess of crappie and perch and got to enjoy a huge fish fry with family and friends. But we also caught our share of pickerel. Few of them were 22 to 24 inches in length and fat. I decided to keep them and try pickling. I love...
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    Will it work?

    It is ice fishing time here in the northeast, well except for today since it is over 50 degrees out. So I decided to play. I saw folks using their rods on a contraption like a tip up. Figured I could make one. No idea if it will work yet, but I like the concept. I even made it so it packs up...
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    WE Step and a ring of steps

    So my no mark tree bark project so far has been a bust but this idea more than makes up for it. I am thrilled. No more setting a couple of steps for a platform for me. One Step will do it. I was expecting the Bullmans to flop over from side pressure, but they are doing fairly well. I am not...
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    WE Step Rope Mod

    I have been screwing around with another climbing project and along the way I thought of this.............
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    So you thought I was nuts when it came to the swaider/knaider.....

    Okay, hear me out on this one. I swore I was done with tinkering because the WE Steps and knaider/swaider combo are just the bees knees for me. But there is just one thing about the steps that bug me, just a little. It is bark damage. So I started thinking about a way to use the...
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    Prusik Handle

    Some of you may already be doing this. I added a prusik above ropeman on my tether. It makes for a great, easy to adjust handle for when you need to pull yourself up to make an adjustment. Wish I thought of it before because it come in very handy. Pete
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    Fleece Saddle users

    I have been reading through the various fleece saddle threads. Those of you who have been using them for a while, what would you do to make the ultimate fleece saddle? For example, would you make it a double layered with opposing stretch to limit stretch? Channels in the end? Maybe...
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    Weak side

    Sitting in a tree right now that favors some great weak side shots. I am not a platform guy. I use steps and brackets only. The issue at least for me is the draw. Once drawn i have no issues on the weak side. So i solved the problem. Draw on strong side and sweep over my bridge to the weak...
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    Great dinner tonight

    Ground venison chili, complimented with Hen of the Woods grilled "steaks: and sauteed Oyster mushrooms, both which were found in the woods today.
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    Another we step bag mod

    So my daughter's boyfriend forgot to ask for a larger bag for his steps (he ordered five steps and I was giving him an additional three), so we had some minor bag issues. I think we came up with a really nice mod that could be used by others. It works great, effortless, quiet, holds everything...
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    New Sewing Project

    Getting ready for a hammock camping trip. I am bring three family members on this one and I do not have enough tarps in my arsenal. So I ordered 24 yards or so of ultralight silnylon and went to work. Tarp number one took a bit of time but I have it down now. The next two will be much...
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    D-Day Ceremony

    Absolutely nothing to do with saddle hunting, so I apologize for the off topic post................... Not much brings tears to my eyes. Seeing those men that are still alive sure did though. Without a doubt the greatest men this country has ever seen. There will never be a generation like that...
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    I have an idea...............

    I really like using a WE Step as a platform. It has bends and angles, perfect for getting your feet into any position. This may have been done already, so if it has I apologize for the repetitive thoughts. Would one of you talented metal fabricators on here be willing to make a Big WE Step...
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    Thank You

    @fawnzy did an incredible job on this award.
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    Massachusetts Saddle Palooza Get Together

    Or whatever we are calling this thing. Here is a link to the flyer I made for the event. Has basic info, and directions to the place. Those who registered will eventually also get this in PDF format via email. I will post this again in a few weeks as a reminder. You guys better show up...
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    Massachusetts Saddlepalooza

    Hi guys, Massachusetts Saddlepalooza is fast approaching. Have some loose ends to deal with. I am trying to finalize the raffles ( I have the commitments, I just need the items), and I am trying to get a final head count. If you have not registered yet using the link below, please do so. It will...
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    Another Sitdrag mod idea

    I have not tried it yet but wanted to toss it out there. I will first start by saying that the current sitdrag setup is very comfortable. However, is there a way to make it better? The only issue I see with a sitdrag, and same goes for a saddle, is that the bridge loop(s) concentrates forces...
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