ordering stuff for my first saddle setup, have a couple questions

[eTXtreeclimber]

Im working on ordering stuff to get this all together. My plan is to use tubular webbing to play with at ground level to see what length bridge works best for me then make a rope bridge. I need to order either Amsteel or Predator to make my hunting bridge with. Which is better or is it just a matter of preference? What length rope do you normally start with to get your bridge? Is splicing it going to be the best bet or can I tie a knot in it?

Also what carabiners would be best to get?

 

[swampsnyper]

Splicing would be best because it’s less bulk and you won’t have a knot in your side. Amsteel will be lighter and a lot smoother sliding in a carabiner as a bridge. You want to stay away from knots in amsteel. It’s very slick and may not hold knots.
I can’t remember the names of the carabiners but there are many post about them.

 

[huck72412]

This doesn't answer your question but you may as well go ahead and get some Crocs, a couple of Ropeman's , Ameristeps, WEStepps, some saddle hunting apparel , an @Erniepower platform, several lengths of 10mm rope, 1000 ft of amsteel, some splicing fids, some activated carbon powder, some Scentlok, Kuiu, First Lite, Sitka, merino wool, some tree spurs, srt climbing gear, bolts, a kayak, video equipment an ez-kut drill, a 19v battery powered drill, cranford rope steps, cranford t-steps, @John Eberhart dvd's, a @redsquirrel climbing aider, tubular webbing, qlipter, u-slide bow hanger, some saddle hunting decals, a saddle hunting beer mug, 100sqft of fleece, some lone wolf climbing sticks, some helium sticks, some DIY sticks, a Kestrel, an Anderson sling, a Trophyline saddle, a sitdrag,75 locking carabiners, subscribe to @g2outdoors , @bowhunter15 , @boudreaux,@flinginairos @catman529 youtube channels, a wife that understands and once all of this is done check back here and we will let you know what you will need to start saddle hunting. Hope this helps.

 

[eTXtreeclimber]

This doesn't answer your question but you may as well go ahead and get some Crocs, a couple of Ropeman's , Ameristeps, WEStepps, some saddle hunting apparel , an @Erniepower platform, several lengths of 10mm rope, 1000 ft of amsteel, a kayak, video equipment an ez-kut drill, a 19v battery powered drill, cranford rope steps, cranford t-steps, @John Eberhart dvd's, a @redsquirrel climbing aider, tubular webbing, qlipter, u-slide bow hanger, some saddle hunting decals, a saddle hunting beer mug, 100sqft of fleece, some lone wolf climbing sticks, some helium sticks, some DIY sticks, a Kestrel, an Anderson sling, a Trophyline saddle, 75 locking carabiners, subscribe to @g2outdoors , @bowhunter15 , @flinginairos @catman529 youtube channels, a wife that understands and once all of this is done check back here and we will let you know what you will need to start saddle hunting. Hope this helps.

Sounds like it’s an addiction within an addiction (hunting)

 

[swampsnyper]

This doesn't answer your question but you may as well go ahead and get some Crocs, a couple of Ropeman's , Ameristeps, WEStepps, some saddle hunting apparel , an @Erniepower platform, several lengths of 10mm rope, 1000 ft of amsteel, a kayak, video equipment an ez-kut drill, a 19v battery powered drill, cranford rope steps, cranford t-steps, @John Eberhart dvd's, a @redsquirrel climbing aider, tubular webbing, qlipter, u-slide bow hanger, some saddle hunting decals, a saddle hunting beer mug, 100sqft of fleece, some lone wolf climbing sticks, some helium sticks, some DIY sticks, a Kestrel, an Anderson sling, a Trophyline saddle, 75 locking carabiners, subscribe to @g2outdoors , @bowhunter15 , @flinginairos @catman529 youtube channels, a wife that understands and once all of this is done check back here and we will let you know what you will need to start saddle hunting. Hope this helps.

Nailed it!!!! LMAO!

 

[kelly.jayp]

This doesn't answer your question but you may as well go ahead and get some Crocs, a couple of Ropeman's , Ameristeps, WEStepps, some saddle hunting apparel , an @Erniepower platform, several lengths of 10mm rope, 1000 ft of amsteel, a kayak, video equipment an ez-kut drill, a 19v battery powered drill, cranford rope steps, cranford t-steps, @John Eberhart dvd's, a @redsquirrel climbing aider, tubular webbing, qlipter, u-slide bow hanger, some saddle hunting decals, a saddle hunting beer mug, 100sqft of fleece, some lone wolf climbing sticks, some helium sticks, some DIY sticks, a Kestrel, an Anderson sling, a Trophyline saddle, 75 locking carabiners, subscribe to @g2outdoors , @bowhunter15 , @flinginairos @catman529 youtube channels, a wife that understands and once all of this is done check back here and we will let you know what you will need to start saddle hunting. Hope this helps.

Priceless. Pardon the pun

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[sdonx]

This doesn't answer your question but you may as well go ahead and get some Crocs, a couple of Ropeman's , Ameristeps, WEStepps, some saddle hunting apparel , an @Erniepower platform, several lengths of 10mm rope, 1000 ft of amsteel, a kayak, video equipment an ez-kut drill, a 19v battery powered drill, cranford rope steps, cranford t-steps, @John Eberhart dvd's, a @redsquirrel climbing aider, tubular webbing, qlipter, u-slide bow hanger, some saddle hunting decals, a saddle hunting beer mug, 100sqft of fleece, some lone wolf climbing sticks, some helium sticks, some DIY sticks, a Kestrel, an Anderson sling, a Trophyline saddle, 75 locking carabiners, subscribe to @g2outdoors , @bowhunter15 , @flinginairos @catman529 youtube channels, a wife that understands and once all of this is done check back here and we will let you know what you will need to start saddle hunting. Hope this helps.

Great news!
I thought I was only 50% done with purchases... I think I actually have 75% of the above...in only 2 months!!

 

[g2outdoors]

This doesn't answer your question but you may as well go ahead and get some Crocs, a couple of Ropeman's , Ameristeps, WEStepps, some saddle hunting apparel , an @Erniepower platform, several lengths of 10mm rope, 1000 ft of amsteel, a kayak, video equipment an ez-kut drill, a 19v battery powered drill, cranford rope steps, cranford t-steps, @John Eberhart dvd's, a @redsquirrel climbing aider, tubular webbing, qlipter, u-slide bow hanger, some saddle hunting decals, a saddle hunting beer mug, 100sqft of fleece, some lone wolf climbing sticks, some helium sticks, some DIY sticks, a Kestrel, an Anderson sling, a Trophyline saddle, 75 locking carabiners, subscribe to @g2outdoors , @bowhunter15 , @flinginairos @catman529 youtube channels, a wife that understands and once all of this is done check back here and we will let you know what you will need to start saddle hunting. Hope this helps.

#postoftheyear

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[huck72412]

#postoftheyear

Sent from my Galaxy S8.

Edited in the sitdrag..... How could I have forgotten????

 

[swampsnyper]

Need to make that a sticky for the noobs! Lol

 

[redsquirrel]

This doesn't answer your question but you may as well go ahead and get some Crocs, a couple of Ropeman's , Ameristeps, WEStepps, some saddle hunting apparel , an @Erniepower platform, several lengths of 10mm rope, 1000 ft of amsteel, a kayak, video equipment an ez-kut drill, a 19v battery powered drill, cranford rope steps, cranford t-steps, @John Eberhart dvd's, a @redsquirrel climbing aider, tubular webbing, qlipter, u-slide bow hanger, some saddle hunting decals, a saddle hunting beer mug, 100sqft of fleece, some lone wolf climbing sticks, some helium sticks, some DIY sticks, a Kestrel, an Anderson sling, a Trophyline saddle, a sitdrag,75 locking carabiners, subscribe to @g2outdoors , @bowhunter15 , @flinginairos @catman529 youtube channels, a wife that understands and once all of this is done check back here and we will let you know what you will need to start saddle hunting. Hope this helps.

Best post ever!!!

 

[huck72412]

Need to make that a sticky for the noobs! Lol

What's funny is as I was making this post I was literally grinding trying to mention everything and as soon as I hit " post thread" ten more things immediately came to mind. It's endless!!!!

 

[Apex7]

I like predator rope and Black Diamond carabiners and a few ropeman 1 . WildEdge steps and Reds aider and lonewolf sticks.

 

[Erniepower]

This doesn't answer your question but you may as well go ahead and get some Crocs, a couple of Ropeman's , Ameristeps, WEStepps, some saddle hunting apparel , an @Erniepower platform, several lengths of 10mm rope, 1000 ft of amsteel, some splicing fids, some activated carbon powder, some Scentlok, Kuiu, First Lite, Sitka, merino wool, some tree spurs, srt climbing gear, bolts, a kayak, video equipment an ez-kut drill, a 19v battery powered drill, cranford rope steps, cranford t-steps, @John Eberhart dvd's, a @redsquirrel climbing aider, tubular webbing, qlipter, u-slide bow hanger, some saddle hunting decals, a saddle hunting beer mug, 100sqft of fleece, some lone wolf climbing sticks, some helium sticks, some DIY sticks, a Kestrel, an Anderson sling, a Trophyline saddle, a sitdrag,75 locking carabiners, subscribe to @g2outdoors , @bowhunter15 , @boudreaux,@flinginairos @catman529 youtube channels, a wife that understands and once all of this is done check back here and we will let you know what you will need to start saddle hunting. Hope this helps.

Hahaha when you put it that way, you make it sound like I have a problem.

That's one of the best post's I've read in a while.

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[EricS]

This doesn't answer your question but you may as well go ahead and get some Crocs, a couple of Ropeman's , Ameristeps, WEStepps, some saddle hunting apparel , an @Erniepower platform, several lengths of 10mm rope, 1000 ft of amsteel, some splicing fids, some activated carbon powder, some Scentlok, Kuiu, First Lite, Sitka, merino wool, some tree spurs, srt climbing gear, bolts, a kayak, video equipment an ez-kut drill, a 19v battery powered drill, cranford rope steps, cranford t-steps, @John Eberhart dvd's, a @redsquirrel climbing aider, tubular webbing, qlipter, u-slide bow hanger, some saddle hunting decals, a saddle hunting beer mug, 100sqft of fleece, some lone wolf climbing sticks, some helium sticks, some DIY sticks, a Kestrel, an Anderson sling, a Trophyline saddle, a sitdrag,75 locking carabiners, subscribe to @g2outdoors , @bowhunter15 , @boudreaux,@flinginairos @catman529 youtube channels, a wife that understands and once all of this is done check back here and we will let you know what you will need to start saddle hunting. Hope this helps.

No wild edge stepps?

On a serious note if you plan to use amsteel as a bridge make an adjustable amsteel bridge and skip the webbing since it’s a pain to untie after weighted. I think adjustable amsteel is going to be my new bridge. As you spend more time in the saddle to get in saddle shape you will find you can shorten the bridge some. I’m sure I will have to lengthen mine some at the beginning of next season but it is probably 6 inches shorter now than what it took to be comfortable last September.

 

[eTXtreeclimber]

No wild edge stepps?

On a serious note if you plan to use amsteel as a bridge make an adjustable amsteel bridge and skip the webbing since it’s a pain to untie after weighted. I think adjustable amsteel is going to be my new bridge. As you spend more time in the saddle to get in saddle shape you will find you can shorten the bridge some. I’m sure I will have to lengthen mine some at the beginning of next season but it is probably 6 inches shorter now than what it took to be comfortable last September.

Very good to know, thanks!

 

[sb220]

all saddles should have a belay loop. none of the hunters do, but maybe one day they will evolve into the best climbing platforms.....as they are sitters

your question depends on your saddle
with a sitdrag/rc harness your linemans belt is all you really need for a bridge...I mean it is a bridge, just on the wrong side of the tree....but you need that belay loop to safely get it in front of the trunk

 

[Erniepower]

Agreed. I wish belay loops were standard

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[huck72412]

No wild edge stepps?

On a serious note if you plan to use amsteel as a bridge make an adjustable amsteel bridge and skip the webbing since it’s a pain to untie after weighted. I think adjustable amsteel is going to be my new bridge. As you spend more time in the saddle to get in saddle shape you will find you can shorten the bridge some. I’m sure I will have to lengthen mine some at the beginning of next season but it is probably 6 inches shorter now than what it took to be comfortable last September.

Im thinking a lot about replacing the bridge on one of my TL with amsteel but am a bit reluctant still.

 

[boyne bowhunter]

This doesn't answer your question but you may as well go ahead and get some Crocs, a couple of Ropeman's , Ameristeps, WEStepps, some saddle hunting apparel , an @Erniepower platform, several lengths of 10mm rope, 1000 ft of amsteel, some splicing fids, some activated carbon powder, some Scentlok, Kuiu, First Lite, Sitka, merino wool, some tree spurs, srt climbing gear, bolts, a kayak, video equipment an ez-kut drill, a 19v battery powered drill, cranford rope steps, cranford t-steps, @John Eberhart dvd's, a @redsquirrel climbing aider, tubular webbing, qlipter, u-slide bow hanger, some saddle hunting decals, a saddle hunting beer mug, 100sqft of fleece, some lone wolf climbing sticks, some helium sticks, some DIY sticks, a Kestrel, an Anderson sling, a Trophyline saddle, a sitdrag,75 locking carabiners, subscribe to @g2outdoors , @bowhunter15 , @boudreaux,@flinginairos @catman529 youtube channels, a wife that understands and once all of this is done check back here and we will let you know what you will need to start saddle hunting. Hope this helps.

Just remember, you can always blame @g2outdoors .