I might be alone in this, but when I'm up in my saddle, my feet start hurting not long after. The boots I've been wearing are Danner Pronghorns, either 400gr or 1000gr depending on the temps. They're a hard sole, work boot type boot, but my dogs start barking within an hour of being in the saddle. I find myself sitting more than I probably should, which brings up another problem, knee pain. I've had 5 surgeries on my right knee so it's a little sensitive you might say. I'm using Trophyline knee pads, which I don't have any complaints about. I almost need some type of padding or rubber on my platform.. or some padded slip-ons over my boots. Anyone else struggle with this?
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My Feet Hurt
- Thread starter HeyBoom32
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First thing I would recommend is EasyFeet inserts, red and black ones. They will help your feet so much. Take your old inserts out first. About $20. Secondly tilt your platform down so that your foot to leg angle is closer to the normal 90 deg.
I was planning on trying some inserts, thanks for the specific recommendation. I did angle my platform some during yesterday's hunt. The tree I was in was a bit of a leaner, so the angle adjustment I made, although substantial on the platform itself, didn't do much to change the platform angle once set to the tree. The adjuster was maxed out, but I set up on the high side of the lean. Maybe I'll try the low side of a leaner next time, but I'm not a fan of climbing "inverted". I might try a Seeker platform at some point too, with the angled front. I have a Mission platform right now.
The pursuit platform may help with your foot pain as well. It's angled already so that's a bonus IMO, plus the slight squishy feel of the polymer helps with comfort. They are on sale this week too.
I have a predator. I like it. Quite a bit of adjustment. My wife and I have had plantar fasciitis twice. My son once. A friend at church once. For all of us EasyFeet was what we needed. I have them in all my footwear.
Thanks, I'll tinker with the tether height and see if that helps some. I've been running it at about eyeball height. Still really new to saddle hunting, just got it a few weeks ago and have only done a handful of sits thus far.
As far as coming to the light.. I will likely get a JX3 at some point, but probably not this year. Our season closes in 2 weeks. That used one in the classifieds is awful tempting though! The ole lady would cut my head off if I spent that kind of money on myself right before xmas..
As far as coming to the light.. I will likely get a JX3 at some point, but probably not this year. Our season closes in 2 weeks. That used one in the classifieds is awful tempting though! The ole lady would cut my head off if I spent that kind of money on myself right before xmas..
+1 on the insoles recommendation. You might even qualify for prescription orthotics; talk to your doctor and insurance carrier.
On that note, prescription shooting glasses are a great thing, and I know a few guys who got prescription ear pro "hearing aids" covered, but they have a different plan than I do.
You might experiment with foam pipe wrap insulation on your platform. I've used it in conjunction with vet wrap to silence hunting gear before. It might not hold up too long underfoot but then again it might. Also, ROS and/or tree bolts with "bike pedals" might help with your foot pain.
On that note, prescription shooting glasses are a great thing, and I know a few guys who got prescription ear pro "hearing aids" covered, but they have a different plan than I do.
You might experiment with foam pipe wrap insulation on your platform. I've used it in conjunction with vet wrap to silence hunting gear before. It might not hold up too long underfoot but then again it might. Also, ROS and/or tree bolts with "bike pedals" might help with your foot pain.
Do you use any type of specialty insole in daily shoes? If so, carry that onto hunting boots. Also, adjust your platform so that when standing/leaning, your entire foot has equal pressure. It's best to set the cant at ground level for quick and easy adjustments but in essence, you're standing straight up, just at an angle.
Knee pads help when sitting, type is personal preference. Me, I've started adding a ROS step on each side of the tree trunk. This both helps with moving around the tree and gives you a stirrup to prop your feet on while sitting. Essentially, you straddle the tree but it's more comfortable for those with knee issues.
Knee pads help when sitting, type is personal preference. Me, I've started adding a ROS step on each side of the tree trunk. This both helps with moving around the tree and gives you a stirrup to prop your feet on while sitting. Essentially, you straddle the tree but it's more comfortable for those with knee issues.
Thanks a lot for the tips guys. Some great feedback, thank you. I was considering a ring of steps, just something that I can put my feet on while sitting. The one knee I've had the work done on, just doesn't like being up against the tree for very long. Even with knee pads on.
I actually have custom insoles for plantar faciatis but I haven't worn them in a while. Haven't had any plantar pain. When I stand for long periods, the whole bottoms of my feet hurt, not just the arches. The bad knee hurts from standing after a while as well, but the feet always start first.
I actually have custom insoles for plantar faciatis but I haven't worn them in a while. Haven't had any plantar pain. When I stand for long periods, the whole bottoms of my feet hurt, not just the arches. The bad knee hurts from standing after a while as well, but the feet always start first.
I have same issue with foot pain. I can't stand sititng in a saddle which is the only thing that helps me. Unfortunately I have no solution for you but have been considering attaching some anti-fatigue type mat to my platform. Just got some new boots to try as well as I normally use Lacrosse rubber boots
I think Bullman has some new steps with a radiused or angled top surface. Otherwise, they all seem to be pretty much variations on a theme, people seem to chose based on price or brand loyalty or ease of packing or other priorities. I bought my ROS used off of either here or the FB group; for $50 or whatever I couldn't go wrong. If you get something used you can experiment and get your money back out of them when you're ready for something else.
If you put your location in your info block maybe someone local to you could join you for some practice climbs / gear show-and-tell / etc.