How to make Sitdrag work?

[Bowtech12]

im brand new here

I want to try saddle hunting but I'd like to try cheap first. Been reading about trying the sitdrag with my rock climbing harness I currently you use for my safety harness

Can someone explain or send a link to what you need to do to the sitdrag to make it a usable saddle?

Do you need to stitch anything to modify it? If so how, what type of thread etc. anything else I'd need to know but I figure for $30 bucks it's worth a shot

 

[g2outdoors]

Three things.
1. Sew in a belt.
2. Change to a better bridge
3. Add in some molle webbing loops to hang a pouch or two so you can store your tether or lineman belt.

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[ImThere]

^^^^^^ you need to listen to the King of sitdrag!

Welcome to the site!


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[redsquirrel]

Welcome to the site!

 

[Bowtech12]

Thanks..... so I'm guessing I could use 2 linemans belts for my tie rope correct?

Also. I read a thread on here saying newbies should just get a real saddle due to safety etc and learning

What do you guys think??

 

[redsquirrel]

Thanks..... so I'm guessing I could use 2 linemans belts for my tie rope correct?

Also. I read a thread on here saying newbies should just get a real saddle due to safety etc and learning

What do you guys think??

Saddle hunting is very safe, but you have to make sure you are using the right equipment. We usually recommend to new users to go with a real saddle to make sure your equipment is safe while you learn the ropes. I know there is a wait, but the new kestrel is night and day compared to a sit and drag.

 

[Waymore]

Thanks..... so I'm guessing I could use 2 linemans belts for my tie rope correct?

Also. I read a thread on here saying newbies should just get a real saddle due to safety etc and learning

What do you guys think??

Here is what I think and I am not really a saddle guru like most on here. I am still trying to find the perfect system for me. I swith from hang on and saddle. If you are brand new then I heard great things about the Kestrel. Many went to the sit drag because there really wasnt anything in production that light for a minimalist. The Kestrel will be safer and still prettylight and if you decide you do not like it some one will always buy it from you and your not going to be out much dough.

 

[ImThere]

Thanks..... so I'm guessing I could use 2 linemans belts for my tie rope correct?

Also. I read a thread on here saying newbies should just get a real saddle due to safety etc and learning

What do you guys think??

It all depends on how comfortable you are with a climbing method. If your learning how to climb and hang its a lot
I was using sticks, loc ons and rock climbing harness before the sitdrag so it wasn't a leap for me. I'm fairly athletic (out of shape but athletic non the less) and to dumb to be scared of anything.
The learning will come fast and furious.


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[gustafsj]

I just started using a sit drag and am new to saddle hunting. I was already using a rock climbing harness, so it was a pretty easy transition. There is definitely more fiddle facto and a big learning curve with it, especially since I just started using the Stepp ladder system also... I think after about 10-15 times up in the tree, I'll get pretty efficient.


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[MCDM]

The sitdrag will cost you less up front but if your new you really should in my opinion go with a real saddle. It will eliminate most of the mods you will do to the sitdrag. I have a sitdrag but i am liking my kestrel more and more. It is plenty safe lightweight and will last a long time.

 

[g2outdoors]

I'm a huge fan of the SitDrag, but I recommend new users stick with the Kestrel.

You may find down the road that you want to lighten your load. The SitDrag is a great way to do this, but only after you have a solid foundation in safety and the mechanics of saddle hunting. After 5-10 Saddle hunts, you'll feel like a pro. I guarantee it.

 

[kenn1320]

If you follow the recommendations on proper rope/carabiners/knots, and use a decent rock climbing harness, you can hunt using anything in terms of a saddle. Buying top of the line saddle isn't going to teach you this stuff, research will. I see where these guys are coming from, I started with a commercial saddle. However when I ventured off on my own diy, nothing from the trophy line saddle went into the concept.

 

[Gettin Closer]

One recommendation if you do go the sit drag route is to buy a rock climbing harness that has load rated side loops. Then you can use them as your hookup for the flip line. I did not do this and have all of my lineman / flip lines hooked to the central loop. It is too cluttered and busy and not as safe.