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    Let's talk custom bowstrings

    This makes my second season with a new set of Winners choice strings on my Obsession Bow. They seem to be holding up and shooting better than the original ABB strings that came on the bow.
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    Worst invasive species in North America

    Giant Hogweed I've been reading the answers posted about invasive species and thought Giant Hogweed is worthing brining to everyone's attention. Especially for those who may be doing some pre-season scouting later in the summer months. Giant hogweed is a flowering plant in the carrot family...
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    I have a bone to pick with some of you...

    Same here
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    Best Backpack

    This will be my 3rd season with an Eberlestock X2. Its a nice compact pack yet robust enough to handle all of my saddle gear (Predator platform and LWCG double sticks) plus anything else I can stuff inside it. I have literally put this pack through the ringer and it barely has any signs of wear...
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    Monocular vs Binocular for saddle hunting

    I have used a mono and binos and have found the binos are much easier to use. Especially after looking threw the mono for several seconds it seems like my closed eye starts to get tired from trying to keep it closed. Although the mono is definitely sufficient for any hunt I do in North Central...
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    Tree work with hunting saddle

    As a professional in the tree care industry for 22 + years and a saddle hunter i can definitely recommend using hunting saddles for hunting and tree care saddles for doing tree work. Overall the similarities are close to being the same although tree care saddles have different weight standards...
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    Stick- which side of the platform?

    Try adding 3 trehopper steps to the strap of your solo-scout. Makes a big difference on moving around the tree.
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    Tethrd ESS D-Ring noise

    I havnt really had trouble with noise from the D-Rings on my ESS as much as I have had trouble with the weight of them pulling my panels apart while walking causing the lower panel to ride down. I was able to fix this problem by going on the Treehopper website and purchasing a Recon Saddle...
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    What’s your favorite insert glue?

    G5 BlueGoo
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    Managing Climbing Sticks

    I use Petzel Caritool accessory beaners on my first molly loop and have one on each side of my saddle. I attach my platform to the one on my left side and my sticks to the one on the right. As far as aiders and how to manage the sticks while climbing I hang the sticks upside down and clip the...
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    First try with Treehopper drill and bolts

    I use the treehopper drill with 10 bolts and love the option of carrying only my bolts back to an already prepped tree. Once the holes are drilled they stay open for at least the rest of the season. I do not have the folding handle but really need to purchase one.
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    Solo scout

    I recently purchased a Solo Scout and have used it on one 3 hour hunt so far. I paired it with a few treehopper steps to create the R.O.S. around the tree as well. At first I was concerned the Cam Strap would not be tight enough to hold the steps in place although as you cam over the Solo Scout...
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    Spurs

    As an experienced climber in the tree care industry 21+ years experience climbing on tree spurs. I can say tree spurs are much safer for you to use as they have a longer shank to penetrate the thicker bark trees. Pole spurs have a much shorter shank which does keep your feet closer to the tree...
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    Eberhart Signature Saddle

    I'm hunting with the ESS finding it even more comfortable than my Kestrel Flex. I am using the leg straps just for the reason of keeping the saddle from sliding around my waste as I pivot around on my platform.
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    Eberhart Signature Saddle

    Anyone else using the ESS? I purchased one for this season and am working threw the learning curve of the double panel system.
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