The Papa Files 7
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Hey Guys,
Being sold 100% on the Saddle Hunting idea I'm ready to go and stumbled on this forum I live in SE Wisconsin and would love to connect with a local Saddle veteran to go over the do's and donuts . Also hopefully learn and bounce ideas back an forth about what I should be working on to get ready for the coming bow season and what Mods are worth it and what ones are not. PM me perhaps we can connect and thank you for your help..
Here's my set up so far..
A. Waiting on my new Mantis saddle (ship date early August). Looking forward to trying it out..
B. Just got some Hawk Helium climbing sticks (will be doing the Rope mode on them) The buckles seem like they could be a hassle/ noise, pack ability etc.. Wondering why people shorten these up (is it just for pack ability, and weight)? seems like you could get higher if need be with the longer length?
C. Still trying to figure out what to do for a platform.. I've read a couple of threads about a platform from a saddle hunter named Ernie Powers(I think)?? Would love to figure out how to make one of these as I'm ready to drop the almost $200 bucks yet on the Predator platform.. I'm guessing I could build out the Ernie platform for much less (I hope).. If anyone can point me in a direction I'd be grateful.
Not to mention that it always seems more rewarding when you can build it yourself (ala Tim Taylor style)...
Here are some initial questions I had.
1. Am I understanding that once your tree strap is attached into your Bridge that's your only connection to the tree? Are there secondary or back up connections one can make and have them not interrupt your mobility/shoot ability etc.. I've done some rock climbing in the past and seem to remember having a back up of some type? Am I missing something here?
2. Is the Saddle comfortable enough to do an all day sit? I'd like to get some feedback on this as having never sat in one I'd like to hear about what your tips and advice would be for doing an all day sit.
Does the strap around your legs begin to dig in after a while? Does your back get stiff? What item is indispensable while doing an all sit?
My wife think I'm nuts for going this route but from what I can tell so far this is the most freeing way to hunt if you want to go light and hunt where the deer are not where the best trees are.. Sounds like saddle hunting is all about flexibility..
Would love to hear about your experiences...
Thank you and Saddle ON....
Being sold 100% on the Saddle Hunting idea I'm ready to go and stumbled on this forum I live in SE Wisconsin and would love to connect with a local Saddle veteran to go over the do's and donuts . Also hopefully learn and bounce ideas back an forth about what I should be working on to get ready for the coming bow season and what Mods are worth it and what ones are not. PM me perhaps we can connect and thank you for your help..
Here's my set up so far..
A. Waiting on my new Mantis saddle (ship date early August). Looking forward to trying it out..
B. Just got some Hawk Helium climbing sticks (will be doing the Rope mode on them) The buckles seem like they could be a hassle/ noise, pack ability etc.. Wondering why people shorten these up (is it just for pack ability, and weight)? seems like you could get higher if need be with the longer length?
C. Still trying to figure out what to do for a platform.. I've read a couple of threads about a platform from a saddle hunter named Ernie Powers(I think)?? Would love to figure out how to make one of these as I'm ready to drop the almost $200 bucks yet on the Predator platform.. I'm guessing I could build out the Ernie platform for much less (I hope).. If anyone can point me in a direction I'd be grateful.
Not to mention that it always seems more rewarding when you can build it yourself (ala Tim Taylor style)...
Here are some initial questions I had.
1. Am I understanding that once your tree strap is attached into your Bridge that's your only connection to the tree? Are there secondary or back up connections one can make and have them not interrupt your mobility/shoot ability etc.. I've done some rock climbing in the past and seem to remember having a back up of some type? Am I missing something here?
2. Is the Saddle comfortable enough to do an all day sit? I'd like to get some feedback on this as having never sat in one I'd like to hear about what your tips and advice would be for doing an all day sit.
Does the strap around your legs begin to dig in after a while? Does your back get stiff? What item is indispensable while doing an all sit?
My wife think I'm nuts for going this route but from what I can tell so far this is the most freeing way to hunt if you want to go light and hunt where the deer are not where the best trees are.. Sounds like saddle hunting is all about flexibility..
Would love to hear about your experiences...
Thank you and Saddle ON....