1st Time in Kestrel

[bigjoe]

I want to say thank you to all you guys.

I got up in the tree today well sorta. Does 18” in. off the ground count? I told you all after I had my fall, I was going to go slow. A lot of you said to work from the ground or low first. I am heeding the advise. I set two wild Edge steps as a platform.

I worked on my set up and sat for 1/2 an hour. I felt very safe. I moved around the tree just getting comfortable again.

I practiced moving into shooting positions and was amazed at how comfortable it was.

For me the Kestrel is more comfortable than the sit drag. I can see why most everyone is enjoying it.

I can see why a lot you recommend using the ropeman especially on the lineman’s belt.

Thank you all.

 

[Apex7]

I might be one of the few that use a ropeman 1 on my tether and my bridge also on my linesman belt . I like all the adjustments . I would keep practicing from the ground until you get comfortable. Then I would move up the tree maybe 4 feet or so and practice there for awhile. The main thing is move at your own pace. Be comfortable and enjoy it's a great way to hunt and the only way to bowhunt and thats the only way I hunt.

 

[Vorsteg]

I want to say thank you to all you guys.

I got up in the tree today well sorta. Does 18” in. off the ground count? I told you all after the fall I was going to go slow. A lot of you said to work from the ground or low first. I am heeding the advise. I set two wild Edge steps as a platform.

I worked on my set up and sat for 1/2 an hour. I felt very safe. I moved around the tree just getting comfortable again.

I practiced moving into shooting positions and was amazed at how comfortable it was.

For me the Kestrel is more comfortable than the sit drag. I can see why most everyone is enjoying it.

I can see why a lot you recommend using the ropeman especially on the lineman’s belt.

Thank you all.

Glad you have been met with success. I feel the same in my Evo. Will probably bite the bullet on the Kestral this Spring.

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[IkemanTX]

The more time you spend in a saddle, the more comfortable you will be with it. Give it a season and you will be falling asleep in that Kestrel.


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[lsr1456]

I might be one of the few that use a ropeman 1 on my tether and my bridge also on my linesman belt . I like all the adjustments . I would keep practicing from the ground until you get comfortable. Then I would move up the tree maybe 4 feet or so and practice there for awhile. The main thing is move at your own pace. Be comfortable and enjoy it's a great way to hunt and the only way to bowhunt and thats the only way I hunt.

He has huge oak trees in his front yard. He can 4’ or 40’ in the air.


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[EricS]

The more time you spend in a saddle, the more comfortable you will be with it. Give it a season and you will be falling asleep in that Kestrel.


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I fell asleep in my kestrel a few times this year. I trust it but I still wake up in a panic when I’m sleeping in the kestrel and a foot slips off a step.

 

[Vorsteg]

I fell asleep in my kestrel a few times this year. I trust it but I still wake up in a panic when I’m sleeping in the kestrel and a foot slips off a step.

I have fallen asleep in my Evo....weird feeling waking up.

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[Jefferson10940]

I also use a ropeman on both LB and tether. I think it’s the best piece of equipment that makes a huge difference. One handed adjustment is quick and simple Be safe and take your time!


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[Allegheny Tom]

I have fallen asleep in my Evo....weird feeling waking up.

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I fall asleep sitting on a hang on stand and outdated safety harness. I mean I actually get into a dream state. Been having trouble staying awake in the tree for a few years now. Dangerous and a bit scary.
It's one of the main reasons I ordered a Kestrel. It should arrive in 3 weeks or less. Can't wait!

 

[Apex7]

I fall asleep sitting on a hang on stand and outdated safety harness. I mean I actually get into a dream state. Been having trouble staying awake in the tree for a few years now. Dangerous and a bit scary.
It's one of the main reasons I ordered a Kestrel. It should arrive in 3 weeks or less. Can't wait!

I've fallen asleep in my Kestrel and my Guido's web and even my treesuit but I had a hard time sleeping in my Trophy Line. I do catch up on my sleep while saddlehunting .

 

[ckossuth]

There's no better sleeping pill than the deer woods!

 

[sdonx]

And I thought I was the only one with this problem. I love napping in the woods. I am a very light sleeper. I have been trying to quit and did a lot better this year than most.
I typically only go out for a couple minutes but I remember this one morning hunt in Minnesota where I really went out and I woke myself up by snoring. I look down and there's a small six point looking up at me 10 yards away....lol

 

[bigjoe]

I got in it yesterday for about an hour. Still low and going slow. But I feel safe.

I think we have all fallen asleep hunting. Never havev in a tree though. That may change with this system.

 

[Apex7]

And I thought I was the only one with this problem. I love napping in the woods. I am a very light sleeper. I have been trying to quit and did a lot better this year than most.
I typically only go out for a couple minutes but I remember this one morning hunt in Minnesota where I really went out and I woke myself up by snoring. I look down and there's a small six point looking up at me 10 yards away....lol

Done that a few times .

 

[blbloomquist]

I have fallen asleep to wake up and find it was dark already. Assuming I was out for 1/2 hour or so in my Trophyline.