rockymountaineer
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Hey guys, so I'm trying to get into saddle hunting for my archery elk hunt this fall, and wanted y'alls opinion. So I'm thinking about getting either a Phantom or a Cruzr Archon for my saddle kit, and I was wondering if someone had experience with either and/or both and if they could compare them. I'd also like to know if anyone could give me some guidance on if should I go the one stick/rappel method or the multiple sticks way. My main thing is that where I hunt (like most places), you have to be up and going pretty quick and in the right spot right when that sun starts to peek over the mountains, so I need a system that is pretty quick and easy to get me up into the tree, so that I'm not spending a good length of time on the ground prepping stuff. I also don't want to pack in a whole lot because I do have to hike up and down the mountains to get to some of these spots. The big dilemma for me right now is trying to decide between the one stick or the multiple sticks. I like the one stick more, because it looks lighter and I wouldn't have to make another hike in the day before to set up sticks. But is it as quick as just having multiple sticks setup beforehand? Would it be a better idea for me to use multiple sticks for a faster ascent? What are some estimated costs for each too? Anything is helpful thanks guys!
(P.S. if there are any western hunters out there let me know what you guys do setup wise and maybe some tips and tricks, like I said, I'm brand new and need all the helpful tips I can get, thanks again!)
(P.S. if there are any western hunters out there let me know what you guys do setup wise and maybe some tips and tricks, like I said, I'm brand new and need all the helpful tips I can get, thanks again!)