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Female saddlehunters?
- Thread starter Illinoisbowhuntress
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Thanks for the kind words @IkemanTX. I learned so much from you gentlemen last year at SaddlePolooza. You’ll be missed this year. Looks like I will be representing solo for the ladies again this year.
With the increase in popularity of saddle hunting we may have more then 4 women on the forum soon.
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With the increase in popularity of saddle hunting we may have more then 4 women on the forum soon.
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I'm still learning but would be happy to talk with you about my experiences/ trial and error so far getting into saddles!
Did u ever buy a saddle?
I have a Mantis & Predator u can check out if u want
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Bongo let me borrow some of his stuff to try out - I ended up picking up a Kestrel from someone here not too long ago but think I might try a rock climbing harness with sit drag. Still playing around with things! How do you like the Mantis?
Like it a lot
Super compact
Mesh is comfortable in 90+ temps and in the 30s
Gonna love it for my st Johns River long walk hunts and not carry my summit viper
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Hi, thanks for responding.
Is it hard to learn to use?
What do you like/don't like?
What brand do you use?
Platform or Ring of Steps?
I bow hunt, is it difficult to learn how draw in the saddle?
What have been some the errors you've had? Anything specific as a women I might need to know?
I didn’t have an issue learning to use it and feeling safe but I already had experience with rock climbing and rappelling. Definitely try everything close to the ground before you go to hunting height.
The saddle is more comfortable for me then a lock on tree stand because I’m short and I find those seats to tall. I also find the saddle more comfortable for sitting as my back hurts less after long sits. I’m also able to be much quieter.
I use a tethrd medium saddle. For me it rides up but I can keep it in place by snugging the leg straps down on the lower hook up point.
I’m mostly a sitter and use 3 wild edge steps and a ros. You’ll have to see what you prefer. You could test it out with a climbing stick, if you have them.
As far as shooting a bow, I personally find that I need to focus on keeping my back arched when shooting from a saddle. Definitely practice from your saddle, not being truly seated or truly standing affected my shot until I figured it out.
If someone in your area is willing to let you try their system, I’d take them up on it.
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The saddle is more comfortable for me then a lock on tree stand because I’m short and I find those seats to tall. I also find the saddle more comfortable for sitting as my back hurts less after long sits. I’m also able to be much quieter.
I use a tethrd medium saddle. For me it rides up but I can keep it in place by snugging the leg straps down on the lower hook up point.
I’m mostly a sitter and use 3 wild edge steps and a ros. You’ll have to see what you prefer. You could test it out with a climbing stick, if you have them.
As far as shooting a bow, I personally find that I need to focus on keeping my back arched when shooting from a saddle. Definitely practice from your saddle, not being truly seated or truly standing affected my shot until I figured it out.
If someone in your area is willing to let you try their system, I’d take them up on it.
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