I thought after 2 seasons I didn't need my leg straps, so for ha ha"s I rolled them up and taped them to the back of my saddle. Well, I never practiced without them, I had to roll to the weak side to get an arrow into a nice buck at 17 yds from 25 feet in the tree. When I did the saddle rode up to the bottom of my ribs interfering with my draw and my ability to get on target. From now on it's leg straps for me. I want a stable connection to the tree. So that's, tether to the tree, tether to the bridge, bridge to the saddle, and saddle to my body. No guessing what my twisted body is going to do to the saddle position on my body. If you do take them it's your call but don't assume the practice you did with them on will be the same as with them off. Practice with them off extensively before you hunt with them off. IMO.