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Recent content by ibanezfreak4

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    First Saddle Kill - 2 Years Running... So Worth It!

    Thanks for sharing @Fgirtyman, tears in a scenario like that is totally normal. I'm confident your personal 'toughness' is not defined by your emotional response to a truly emotional experience. The coolest part to me about hunting is the amount of adrenaline your body is trying to harmonize...
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    First Saddle Kill - 2 Years Running... So Worth It!

    Love it, thanks for the context. We are blessed to even get out there with growing families like ours, so I make every sit count when I can. And I hear you about gun season, I'm in the same boat even though I'm equipped for it just not as exciting. Michigan flips so quickly once gun season...
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    First Saddle Kill - 2 Years Running... So Worth It!

    I knew I wasn't alone... Thanks for sharing and congrats on the journey. A question for you specifically and others: does the drive and passion stay constant for you? Asking because my wife is a hunter as well and has. harvested some awesome deer. We have 3 kiddos (8, 5, and 3) so time is...
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    First Saddle Kill - 2 Years Running... So Worth It!

    Thanks crew for the feedback! I had no idea if "the story" in the way it was told would resonate or make sense. But that's the awesome part of hunter communities, I have never been a part of a more inclusive (overused societal term) and encouraging group of individuals. Y'all rock, keep on the...
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    First Saddle Kill - 2 Years Running... So Worth It!

    Wanted to share my score with the forum and provide some encouragement with those who may be setting up, saddling, then freezing yourself crazy with limited whitetail success. Lesson #1: be patient and be strategic. Brief background - I started my hunting endeavor at 33 years old in 2019 when I...
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    Hawk Helium Hammock

    Not entirely, your distribution of weight is in a seated or standing position with the back to the tree. In a saddle, all your weight is distributed to the tether hanging away from the tree. Just saying that yes there is similarities in trust, but the risk is far greater since you are suspended...
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    HSS safety line as a tether/LR?

    I've done 5 total climbs with my Hawk Hammock and the gear they provided. Looking for a spare or second tree setup at another property so I am grateful that you asked this question. I think I'll pursue that as a spare tether and maybe just upgrade the prusik... Short answer to your question...
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    New from West Michigan

    Welcome from West MI as well (Ada). PM me, we can connect on where you're at ;)
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    Hawk Helium Hammock

    Haha awesome! I did not make the song no... Here's some PRS guitar tunes (didn't have an ibanez at the time): Thanks for this, yes that's what I'm experiencing also that the Prusik becomes really tight so I have to hug the tree and adjust. All good though, was curious if anyone was trusting a...
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    Hawk Helium Hammock

    Created a quick GoPro video (ignore the silly "theme song") this weekend on one of my trees. Hope you enjoy, going to pull down my full setup and time myself on a new tree today. Who else is using the "ring of steps" Silent Approach setup from bullman outdoors? I'm a fan, only issue is they...
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    Hawk Helium Hammock

    Thanks for that, just was curious. I bought the 30" version also, 3 pack for a decent price. I've had 0 issues for the 6-7 trees I've climbed. Well that's a scary thought :tearsofjoy: I mean in general, saddle hunting you're trusting your carabiners, ropes, and saddle simultaneously with your...
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    Hawk Helium Hammock

    Same story here, placed the first review on MidwayUSA for it. I have nothing to compare it to except for my friends who have been saddle hunting for 1-3 years (varies based on 4 individuals) with Tethrd, Trophy Line, or Aero. All of them stated that it appears well designed mainly coming from...
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