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Dedicated platform vs on-stick platform

colin.704 said:
the only reason u should use a 1stick and a platform is your order from EWO hasn't arrived yet
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I don't think shooting positions from a sticktop platform relate nearly as well to standard target practice as from a separate large saddle platform. Nor do speed and stealth of maneuver in certain scenarios.

But the plus side is usually less weight and fuss. Although, weight isn't necessarily a big delta at all depending on the 1stick configuration and choice of platform.

For the benefits of "mobility" probably a stick with a scout platform is better than the bigger stick platforms, which start to loose ground in some respects to a stick and a separate platform.

The Mobile-snyper one-stick is an interesting in-between.
 
Running the RDA one stick with lookout bottom, crows nest top. I’ve only hunted 3 times with it, new to 1 stick, but love it. He has the option to build a 15” with XOP, I did that with the 3 step aider and could t be happier. If I need to be able to shoot 360 on larger trees, or sitting 2+ hours, I’ll add 4 bullman steps on an OCB I keep in my pack. I wait to get settled in on the stick first, get my bow and pack set, then drop down to the aider with the grigri, set up the steps, climb back up.
 
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I've one-stick climbed several times with my modified Muddy Pro with the U.P. now and it works great and is quite comfortable. I really like the angled edge, so much that I'm probably going to sell/trade my EDP and get a Seeker platform instead.

Instead of a ROS I found a good deal on a Gen 1 Pursuit platform that I will place on the side of the tree next to my U.P. so I can move around the tree for those 12-2 o'clock shots easier.
 
Mossy-Back said:
I'd be using it on my top Muddy Pro. I could add a ROS later if I feel I need it. Mainly looking to have less stuff to carry and set up.
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I'm pretty new to offer any worthwhile advice (and currently use an EDP as well), but I like the mobility around the tree trunk by using the top stick step in additon to the platform That would be negated when using a stick-top platform, but an additional ROS might give you all you are hoping for. Like most things in this oddly compelling game of saddle hunting, you won't know without trying it out. It would be great if another SH member who had a stick-top platform lived in your proximity to trying it without having to fund it.
 
Mossy-Back said:
Update:

I've one-stick climbed several times with my modified Muddy Pro with the U.P. now and it works great and is quite comfortable. I really like the angled edge, so much that I'm probably going to sell/trade my EDP and get a Seeker platform instead.

Instead of a ROS I found a good deal on a Gen 1 Pursuit platform that I will place on the side of the tree next to my U.P. so I can move around the tree for those 12-2 o'clock shots easier.
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^^^ Awesome!

Now, if you try 2TC the Pursuit is the perfect match with that!
Nuthin' lighter...
 
Horn said:
Have you newer guys seen the user map? @Alaska at Heart and @Mossy-Back ? There's usually meet ups come spring time, so be on the lookout for that. Great, great way to try gear, and meet some great people. ( I might just be heading up the MI meet up this year. It'll be a disaster with my organizational and people skills :sweatsmile::tearsofjoy:)
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I live just down the road from Genesis 3D and they have a late summer gathering. I was just starting to dabble with saddle hunting and ended up not going because I was thinking it would be over my head. I would like to attend a gathering and get more first hand knowledge of rapelling and such. Where is that information located on SH?
 
Alaska at Heart said:
I live just down the road from Genesis 3D and they have a late summer gathering. I was just starting to dabble with saddle hunting and ended up not going because I was thinking it would be over my head. I would like to attend a gathering and get more first hand knowledge of rapelling and such. Where is that information located on SH?
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I'm also in West Michigan. Turns out myself and another member had plans to go to the G3D meet up too, and also ended up not making it.

For the meet ups there's a while sub forum for them. No one has made a post for this year's yet, but I do anticipate trying to organize one.

For the user map click menu ( ? I dunno, the 3 bars in the top left) Then SH User Content drop down and there's a link to the map.
 
Alaska at Heart said:
I'm pretty new to offer any worthwhile advice (and currently use an EDP as well), but I like the mobility around the tree trunk by using the top stick step in additon to the platform That would be negated when using a stick-top platform, but an additional ROS might give you all you are hoping for. Like most things in this oddly compelling game of saddle hunting, you won't know without trying it out. It would be great if another SH member who had a stick-top platform lived in your proximity to trying it without having to fund it.
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I'll be using the top of stick platform and the Pursuit Platform which is very light and easy to pack when I'm one-sticking.
 
Mossy-Back said:
I'll be using the top of stick platform and the Pursuit Platform which is very light and easy to pack when I'm one-sticking.
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I've looked at the Pursuit V2 on their website. Have you tried it alone like you did the EDP? I like my EDP, other than weight-wise is a bit heavy. What are your impressions of the Pursuit?.
 
Horn said:
I'm also in West Michigan. Turns out myself and another member had plans to go to the G3D meet up too, and also ended up not making it.

For the meet ups there's a while sub forum for them. No one has made a post for this year's yet, but I do anticipate trying to organize one.

For the user map click menu ( ? I dunno, the 3 bars in the top left) Then SH User Content drop down and there's a link to the map.
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Where in west MI are you located? After season, I would be interested in meeting up at a mid-point or at one of the gatherings. I'm interested in learning more about rapelling down using a figure-8 in case of an issue.
 
Alaska at Heart said:
Where in west MI are you located? After season, I would be interested in meeting up at a mid-point or at one of the gatherings. I'm interested in learning more about rapelling down using a figure-8 in case of an issue.
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Spoiler 1: if you have an issue rappeling with a figure 8 and don’t have a backup you don’t get a second chance to ask questionss
 
Mossy-Back said:
I'm looking at ways to simplify my setup and cut some weight.

For those that have used a on-stick platform like the EWO U.P. what are the pros and cons?

I'm not that worried about the actual size as much as the stability and side-pressure. Currently using a EDP platform for reference.
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One stick with scout 3.5 lbs
The Fix platform 3.5 lbs

Easiest way to simplify your system and cut weight and bulk is to go to one sticking and/or 2TC. Between the two there is not much for weight saving and bulk. Both are about equal in all respects. I hunted 2 years on the scout and it is adequate for any type
of hunting you’re doing if your size 12 boot or less. If you need more room add a few steps.

Another hybrid method is one stick and platform. The bulk is minimal and weight of the stick is significantly lower without a mounted platform. Will bring you to about 6 lbs.
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