Hey all. Not long ago I joined and tried to be talked into trying out a saddle. Well it worked and you guys influenced me enough to cruise the classifieds and I picked up a Sitdrag saddle (thanks Doofy).
So I've got a couple questions now that I've sit in it at ground level.
First thing I noticed is I need some sort of back support. I'm a young guy but I have a horrible lower back and can't imagine sitting hours in the saddle without taking some pressure off. So what are you guys doing for back support? Like what material and how is it attached. It's simple in my mind how to do it but maybe someone has a better idea.
Right now I've got several HSS ropes with a prussic that have came with safety harnesses and some that I've bought off the shelf. It's what I've always used out of my climber. One is way longer than the rest. I never see anyone talk about using them but can't that be my tether and extra lineman rope for getting past trees?
For a platform the deal I bought came with 4 ameristeps on a boat buckle cam strap. I really like them. I was thinking since it's my first year I could just only use them as my platform. Or would anyone recommend going ahead and getting a platform as well.
For climbing method I am set on using sticks due to lease rules on trees and public ground. Leaning towards lone wolf or hawk. Possibly even muddy. What do you all think? For packing them I was going to probably rather strap them tight so they don't clank around use a primos bow sling for a shoulder strap to carry all at once. Either buying four or three with aiders. Don't know yet.
For packing all my ropes and things I'll need going up and setting up I'm thinking of adding a small bag or pouch to my side that sinches up and opens easy allowing me to grab my ropes and stuff. Any certain bag or different way you all are doing that?
Wanting to add I think 2 ropeman1's as I quickly found out how easy it would be to adjust the lineman and tether one handed. Where can I buy these? Is two probably enough or am I not thinking of something?
And I have some other ideas I want to do that will require some sewing on some loops and buckles. The fiancé can sew and we have a machine so that part is covered. I just kind of want to know what materials you all commonly use for different things in your setups. And even where you buy most of your stuff at?
Sorry for such a lengthy post, I figured I'd just knock out all the questions I have so far and see what all gets answered. You guys and this forum are awesome and I appreciate all the information I've been told and read on so far, so thanks a lot to all
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So I've got a couple questions now that I've sit in it at ground level.
First thing I noticed is I need some sort of back support. I'm a young guy but I have a horrible lower back and can't imagine sitting hours in the saddle without taking some pressure off. So what are you guys doing for back support? Like what material and how is it attached. It's simple in my mind how to do it but maybe someone has a better idea.
Right now I've got several HSS ropes with a prussic that have came with safety harnesses and some that I've bought off the shelf. It's what I've always used out of my climber. One is way longer than the rest. I never see anyone talk about using them but can't that be my tether and extra lineman rope for getting past trees?
For a platform the deal I bought came with 4 ameristeps on a boat buckle cam strap. I really like them. I was thinking since it's my first year I could just only use them as my platform. Or would anyone recommend going ahead and getting a platform as well.
For climbing method I am set on using sticks due to lease rules on trees and public ground. Leaning towards lone wolf or hawk. Possibly even muddy. What do you all think? For packing them I was going to probably rather strap them tight so they don't clank around use a primos bow sling for a shoulder strap to carry all at once. Either buying four or three with aiders. Don't know yet.
For packing all my ropes and things I'll need going up and setting up I'm thinking of adding a small bag or pouch to my side that sinches up and opens easy allowing me to grab my ropes and stuff. Any certain bag or different way you all are doing that?
Wanting to add I think 2 ropeman1's as I quickly found out how easy it would be to adjust the lineman and tether one handed. Where can I buy these? Is two probably enough or am I not thinking of something?
And I have some other ideas I want to do that will require some sewing on some loops and buckles. The fiancé can sew and we have a machine so that part is covered. I just kind of want to know what materials you all commonly use for different things in your setups. And even where you buy most of your stuff at?
Sorry for such a lengthy post, I figured I'd just knock out all the questions I have so far and see what all gets answered. You guys and this forum are awesome and I appreciate all the information I've been told and read on so far, so thanks a lot to all
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