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    Opinions on a secondary saddle for early season

    I purchased new tires for my Jeep in November that came with a rebate and those funds showed up recently in the form of a gift card. I've been mulling over the purchase of a second saddle that is mesh and lighweight for early season.....something like the Ape Canyon Pioneer. My Overwatch that...
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    Shifting from Ropeman 1 to hitch on 11mm tether.....suggestions that have been field tested

    I bought my first saddle rig as a used package deal last fall, including an unknown 11mm tether with Ropeman 1, Latitude 8mm Vapor Line linemans and two Tethrd mesh dump pouches. After testing it out, I made an EWO order for a pair of saddle cloth dump pouches and then bought a replacement 11mm...
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    Saddle pack attachment advice needed

    I asked for and received a Back Woods Mobile Gear platform pack for my EDP platform and am using it as the 'base' of a new carry system for '24. I also got Tethrd padded shoulder straps and figured out the loop strap to loop strap connections with a heavy duty split ring.....think key chain...
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    Barren Ridge saddle climber.....anyone use?

    I saw one of these on another forum classified and looked it up (link below). Just wondering if anyone has tested or hunted from one of theses? In theory, it looks a bit interesting, but I can also envision some significant potential issues...
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    What are you hoping is under the tree for saddle hunting next year???

    I put several items pertaing to saddle hunting on my Christmas list. Hoping my bride got me a BWMG platform pack for my TL EDP, along with a Tethrd roll out pouch and padded straps. Our daughter is hopefully gifting me with a TL rangefinder pouch to go on the pack and some Latitude Amsteel...
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    Beast Sticks Part II Raptor platform

    I was digging aorund the Hunting Beast site this morning and came across the Raptor platform that affixes to either the top or bottom of a Beast stick. Has anyone used this setup? I'm not looking at one-stick climbing at present, but thinking that adding one to the top of the 4th stick with an...
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    Saddle hunting in the snow....how to keep your bow out of the snow???

    Living and hunting in west Michigan, it was sure to happen.....it snowed overnight and is supposed to continue today. When hunting preset stands or ladder stands, I use a haul rope that is set to keep my bow well above the ground while climbing up and when lowering it back down. With my climber...
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    Genuine Beast sticks?

    I've been watching climbing stick comparison videos the past couple months and Beast sticks seem to receive a good amount of recommendations. Doing an online search today and this ad showed up on Ebay. Anyone who owns Beast sticks recognize them as genuine or knock-offs for that price...
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    Any seen or used these aiders?

    I saw these listed in the classifieds of another hunting website. A decent idea in theory.....but adds weight and clutter.....plus what happens if they don't stay in place as desired? Thoughts.....
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    Distel on 8mm linemans vs prusiks

    I bought my used Overwatch saddle with ropes and two pouches this fall and it is providing me a pretty good start. The saddle itself is more than satisfactory in fit and function, but I immedately changed out the pouches for a pair of EWO saddle cloth that I like much better than Tethrd mesh...
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    Treestand Wingman.....with a saddle?

    With the discussion about repurposing hunting gear such as a LW hand climber top for use as a saddle platform, I've been mulling over various options for self-rescue while saddle hunting. Those who plan and practice rapelling down from one sticking or some other mode of ascending are already...
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    Platform pack?

    I recently was made aware of the existence of a platform pack by Backwoods Mobile Gear. So I went online to check it out and it looks really well designed and constructed, but I am honestly wondering what it will do that other forms of packs do not....or better? The product description notes...
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    Plan "C" for connecting Skeletor sticks as a single unit?

    Plan "A" is the Tethrd orange pins which I find somewhat challenging in the basement, let alone in the woods in the dark with cold hands after a hunt. Plan "B" is the Genesis 3D clips, which are fairly pricey for a double set and reconfiguring the built-in Amsteel rope holding system. I like...
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    How high is high enough with a saddle?

    I know that every tree and situation is a bit unique, so let's forego the conventional wisdom about diameter of tree or forked trunk or branches that provide cover.....that is pretty much a given for an experienced hunter. What I am asking is how high does a typical saddle hunter feel is...
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