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Recent content by Chistavocat

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    Different Types of ROS - Pros & Cons

    I have minimal experience with SS (3 sits) but have used ameristeps for a few years. Here’s what I like about SS Packability/weight Less angle-keeps your ankle straight Here’s what I don’t like. You have to blow a nut trying to get them tight with an ocb-I usually lock them down and re-cam...
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    Team 3 2019

    Finally out for my 4th sit of the season. I haven’t been much of a teammate this year. My life is one great big giant mess right now. Anyhow, the wind was good for this spot. I have had a few encounters with some nice bucks so I made the trip. Left the truck just as it was getting light so I...
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    Cleaning a new/OLD thread injector

    ^^^ this^^^. Singer recommends kerosene for cleaning and a quality machine oil (singer oil). You may find this useful: https://mermaidsden.com/blog/2017/09/15/singer-15-restoring-cleaning-and-using You should be able to find the manual online along with parts and plenty of restoration info...
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    How did you get started with saddle hunting?

    Eberhart’s books turned me on to a saddle when I decided I was going to hunt mature animals. I hated every aspect of my summit except the comfort. Bought a used greens mid season. Played with it and strap-on steps as a climbing system for the remainder of the season. Read everything I could...
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    The hunting public blurred saddle????

    But........I was just popping some corn[emoji16] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    1st Buck Out of the Saddle...!!!

    What a buck! Great photo too! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    SH Membership is live

    Easy peasy! Officially a member. Thanks Red! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Ditch the Ropemans and Try a Figure Aider (3D Printed Prusik/Distel Tenders)

    Here’s an idea for your 3d printing pleasure. How about a folding bow hanger? I had a buddy print one. It wasn’t exactly what I had in mind but it worked. Ended up being too thick/wide for my liking so I stuck with the one I’m using. It was light and strong though. Sent from my iPhone using...
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    Why we're going to a membership

    Myself, among other members, have in the past offered/discussed various ways to compensate Mr. squirrel for what he has built and continued to provide for us, for free. He has always took the high road and humbly declined any efforts. I am happy for Red that he has made this decision for himself...
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    New from SE Wisconsin

    Welcome from oshkosh area! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Team 3 2019

    Congrats! He’s a stud! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    New member from WI.

    Welcome from the oshkosh area Bigfoot! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    New Saddle Nightmare!

    The only way I could get the mantis to stop riding up was to move the bridge down on the bridge loops. This changes the pitch of the saddle. There are a few guys with there bridge girth hitched onto the loops so that when it is weighted it cinches down and stays in place. I tried that with...
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    Standoff for saddle - Any ideas?

    What kind of platform are you hunting from? Your issue is the reason I prefer a ros. I like one leg to the side, one knee on the tree or both feet on a step leaning back. Sometimes I will hang to one side, tuck a knee up so my shin is on the tree with one foot on a step. Mix it up to keep...
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    Live from the saddle 2019

    Well it finally stopped raining. Over 10” this past week. Acorns are still dropping. Had a button buck under tree and 10 min later a doe and two fawns. Didn’t realize they were behind me until I heard then chomping on acorns. Doe was quartered to me so I let her continue. Ended up not getting a...
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