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  1. NWPA22

    Compounds vs Crossbows in a saddle

    I have been hunting out of a saddle for 2 years with a compound. What are your thoughts or observations regarding the pros and cons of a compound vs crossbow in a saddle. It seems the limbs on a crossbow would be tough to maneuver, although I see they are making them slimmer widths now.
  2. NWPA22

    Please do not overlook this

    Last year was my first full season in a saddle, I spent months pouring over the threads on this site and watching YouTube videos to get a setup I felt comfortable with. I had read and watched so much content I felt like a seasoned saddle vet. When all of my gear was delivered and assembled I...
  3. NWPA22

    Public land deer stand misadventures

    A few years ago during spring gobbler (May) I was scouting way back off the beaten path on some PA big woods public. This is a large tract of forestland with long uninterrupted stretches of timber. I stumbled upon a heavy creek crossing leading into a group of scrapes along a transition line...
  4. NWPA22

    Things to consider when starting out

    I posted this in another forum but I wanted to copy the link here as it will hopefully be helpful to new saddle hunters https://saddlehunter.com/community/index.php?threads/a-place-to-start.16457/#post-236698
  5. NWPA22

    Muzzleloaders and blood trails

    Last year I finally broke down and purchased an inline muzzleloader. A CVA Accura V2 in 50 cal, side note I love this gun, it is surprisingly accurate and shoulders and shoots well. I got the gun dialed in that summer and was ready to go. PA has a week long inline Doe only season, usually around...
  6. NWPA22

    A place to start

    As I started my move away from a climber and into a saddle I poured over the different threads on this site. It was overwhelming at times, trying to identify and breakdown what gear I would need to start saddle hunting. Each time I made a decision, and a corresponding purchase or 2 :grinning:, I...
  7. NWPA22

    Asking for advice as the season approaches

    This will be my first year hunting out of a saddle and I am awash with different emotions. From excitement and anticipation to holy cow am I forgetting something. This forum has been a tool with immeasurable value and I would like to start this post off by saying thanks to each and every one of...
  8. NWPA22

    Beast Sticks assembly

    I finally got around to assembling my 2 Beast sticks, next run is coming in August per Dan, and wanted to share a couple things I found that helped me. When attaching the bolts for the steps, standoffs and versa button hold the stick with the front face up. The side of the stick with the versa...
  9. NWPA22

    Backing up Ropeman on tether

    I know there has been a lot of content out here about the use and safety of the Ropeman 1. (As a side note I know those topics may be old hat to some but I have found it very helpful as a saddle newbie) There are always new faces on here, myself included, this will be my first year using a...
  10. NWPA22

    Here's a tip you may not have heard before

    I was ordering some new Helium sticks from Hawk's website, 4 sticks for me and 4 for my brother. I logged into my account and was trying to gauge whether it would be cheaper to order 2-3 packs and 2-1 packs or 3-3 packs. After I ordered I put 3-3 packs in my cart just to make sure I was correct...
  11. NWPA22

    Small change that made you a better hunter

    Years ago I read 2 of @John Eberhart books, (Precision Bowhunting and Bowhunting Whitetails The Eberhart Way) I subsequently bought and watched all 3 of his scouting and Hunting DVD's. In the years to come I re-read and re-watched all of this material trying to pull out each individual piece of...
  12. NWPA22

    Carrying sticks with no pack

    I am planning on carrying 4 sticks and I will use a ROS not a platform. Does anybody have ideas for how to cinch them down and pack them in that doesn't involve a backpack. I thought I saw a video once, maybe DiySportsman on youtube, where he tied paracord around the standoff on each stick. That...
  13. NWPA22

    Daisy chain webbing bow holder

    Has anyone used @DanO webbing from Doublesteps.com to hang gear like @g2outdoors did in his youtube video? I have seen threads about using the daisy chain woven webbing on sticks just wondering if it would serve the same purpose as the one he sewed together himself to hang bow and gear. I...
  14. NWPA22

    GAIA GPS

    I always carry a compass but wanted to see how a GPS app for my cell phone would do. My brother and I did a kind of comparison, he bought onX's premium membership and I bought GAIA's Premium service. onX worked fine and did all he needed it to do for hunting and scouting. He did find some...
  15. NWPA22

    Gamehide Elimitick Clothing

    They have some nice bundles, a hoodie and some of their pants on sale. If you do not know about this gear they bond an insect repellent to the fabric. They have camo and some solid colors for everything from Hunting to hiking or working in the yard. I have worn this stuff Turkey hunting and...
  16. NWPA22

    Ropeman question

    I ordered my Tethr'd Mantis saddle a couple months ago, still patiently waiting... ok not so patiently, anyway I am new to this and have a question for the group regarding the Ropeman vs the prusik knot on your tether. Being that the Ropeman is mechanical is there any concern that the device...
  17. NWPA22

    Aider options

    I would like to use a 3 or 5 step aider on my first stick only. What brands and options do you guys use and like? Are they difficult to use with big boots on?
  18. NWPA22

    ROS options, Cranford?

    Does anyone know if Cranford ever came out with a ROS option? Currently the only commercially available option I can find on the interwebs is from Bullman outdoors. Also interested to hear of people who use Bullman or any other ROS options what your opinion of them is. I am new to this and would...
  19. NWPA22

    Attaching aider to sticks

    Does anyone have any info or pics on how you would attach a 5 step aider to either Hawk Helium or Beast sticks?
  20. NWPA22

    Hanging and positioning gear in the tree

    I watched Greg's video on his DIY gear hangers for your bow, pack, calls etc.. does anyone have advice or pictures on what heights they hang their stuff at? I always used the top step of my climbing sticks that came up a few feet past my tree stand platform to hang my pack. Now that I can move...
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