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Recent content by JPS

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    Hawk Monkey Bars ROS

    I have them and I use them: two steps on each side of a small over the stick platform (the hawk hps) I did not bother to use/try the cam buckle, and replaced it with an endless ratchet. They work well in that way.
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    XOP Renegade saddle

    When you transition the rope from lanyard to bridge, do you use any other backup to stay connected to the tree?
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    Hawk Helium Changes

    To diminish noise, I started with a neoprene sleeve on the buckle (cut in half kayak paddle sleeve). zero noise, sure, but still bulky and heavy. This season I took the buckle off as suggested. It works great: Shed a bit of weight, its very compact, zero noise, zero extra cost and it takes a...
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    Recon strap management idea

    Great ideas. My ESS came with two clips, I lost one in my 2nd hunt . . So fir a while I used a paracord loop in similar fashion to the shock cord above. More recently I found the replacement clips and added elastic banda to keep them in place. I also added clips un to a total of 4. It's...
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    ESS/Wraptor D Ring Scilencing Kit

    I've observed this and I saw very little movement of the bridge loops when swinging around the tree, same with "turning" to a side simulating a shot, say at 8 o'clock. (facing tree at 12). But this movement occurs under tension, that's when the resistance due to the wraps on the D-ring will...
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    ESS/Wraptor D Ring Scilencing Kit

    yours may be more durable, but at the same time, it may have more friction. RE your other comment, I see no problems with the bridge loops positioning/aligning on the rings. As soon as I put weight into the saddle, everything goes into place. The tear on the tape, though, may be due to...
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    ESS/Wraptor D Ring Scilencing Kit

    I used stretch tape. Amd yes, after 10 sits a corner was peeling, so I put more tape on it. Same tape is used to cover the triglide.
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    Ditching the pack

    This VERY is similar to what I do: Sling saddle without anything attached to it. Over it, a battle belt with 2 dump pouches for ropes on each side and a small molle zipped pouch for a flashlight, multitool and misc. I also have gear looks on the belt to carry sticks ready to install. Predator...
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    Really Uncomfortable?

    Another idea: try hunting from a larger diameter tree. Larger than the typically recommended "basketball diameter". in my experience: Cover is better, comfort is always superior in terms of: 1) knee relief, 2) hip pinch. Disadvantages: climbing may take more time (sending stick traps/ropes...
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    XOP Renegade saddle

    Please do share your on-the-field experience. How comfortable it is for walking in, climbing up, hanging from the tree, etc.
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    XOP Renegade saddle

    Here is a video of this "novel concoction" Marketing: The price point is stunning considering it includes a tether and a linesman. I see that as a good thing no matter where it was manufactured because it means that more folks will be able to afford it. The 'versatility factor' of being...
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    Two panel saddles design: inner and outer panel

    Thanks for the detailed explanatio! I am just back from a short, after work,, hunt in my local public swamp and I will have to attempt this switching of panels tomorrow. One question for you: do the lanyard loops on the inside of the waist (now inner) panel bother you at all? As for the...
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    Two panel saddles design: inner and outer panel

    Thanks for your answer. Good point on pouches/stuff attached to the waist panel getting in the way if the waist panel is inside the other one. Now, in my case, I attach ZERO weight directly to my saddle. I have a "battle belt"+suspenders with the pouches. I climb, unclip the belt and hang it...
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    Two panel saddles design: inner and outer panel

    Hello Everyone I hunt our of an ESS and I have seen the latitude method 2, so I have a questions about two panel saddles. Explanation: In two panel saddles there is an inner panel and an outer panel. When "folded" the two panels overlap with the outer panel on the outside. There is also a...
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    Halkhelum stick platform?

    I got one months ago and I practiced with it and I hunted from it in KY's early season. My points: 1) very slippery, I added grip tape and so far so good, but I will wait until MI's late season with iced boots to come back to this. 2) It requires practice to climb on the platform compared to...
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