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New stuff coming down the pipe for harness users

John Eberhart

John Eberhart

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Verrrrry interesting!

Harness hunting is going to take off, I can just feel it.

Make no mistake, the treestand companies don't like this site or the thought of losing tons of conventional metal cumbersome stand business to hunters that needs only a single harness to hunt every one of their preset locations.

However for those that convert and learn how to properly use a harness correctly, they will take a big step in becoming more consistently successful, I know I took an immediate huge leap in success when I converted to a sling in 1981. I honestly can't even imagine hunting from what I consider archaic conventional stands.

New stuff:

New Tribe will be coming out with a new trimmed down harness later this month and after talking to Sophia the owner for half an hour, I think it's going to kick ass.

Dennis the owner of Cranford, is also working on a very special project for harness users that is much needed for hunting public lands, but it won't be available until 2018.
 
Very cool stuff John. We knew of the Newtribe thing but Cranford did not know. Can you throw us a bigger bone on the item? On second thought don't because then most of us will go crazy if it is a game changer lol and we hate to wait lol. Thank you for the insight on some new gear.
 
My guess would be an improved version of their rope tree steps, but maybe it'll be something different!

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Im assuming a ameristep remake or something along those lines.
 
John Eberhart said:
Harness hunting is going to take off, I can just feel it.

Make no mistake, the treestand companies don't like this site or the thought of losing tons of conventional metal cumbersome stand business to hunters that needs only a single harness to hunt every one of their preset locations.
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I love it!!!
 
I talk to him once and mentioned the need for a strap step so maybe that is what they're going to bring to market.
 
Too late, the cat was let out of the bag. There will be many sleepless nights waiting for Cranford now. The release of New Tribes new saddle and deer season will be the only relief from the anticipation.
 
blbloomquist said:
Too late, the cat was let out of the bag. There will be many sleepless nights waiting for Cranford now. The release of New Tribes new saddle and deer season will be the only relief from the anticipation.
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True story....
 
John - whatever is coming out in 2018, are you personally planning to use it?

Either way, I am going to track this one. I'm easily excitable with this whole saddle stuff!
 
Scott F said:
John - whatever is coming out in 2018, are you personally planning to use it?

Either way, I am going to track this one. I'm easily excitable with this whole saddle stuff!
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Yes Scott, on public lands only. Cranford Mfg. has never let me down when it comes to quality and whatever it is, it will be made of steel, not plastic like the Ameristep was.
 
John Eberhart said:
Yes Scott, on public lands only. Cranford Mfg. has never let me down when it comes to quality and whatever it is, it will be made of steel, not plastic like the Ameristep was.
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Your last sentence says it all for me - it implies that it WILL BE some type of Ameristep alternative!
Sweet, thanks for the reply!

This is a great time to be a saddler for sure.

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Ya, this is the first I heard of a Cranford reboot..... I would be willing to pay GOOD money for a set of aluminum, cast, set!!!
 
I messaged @John Eberhart about a month ago inquiring about cranford. He said he did not know anything new at that time as cranford was working out details or kinks. I hope they come up with something!!
 
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