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    shifting

    At times I am finding if difficult to twist 90 degrees in the saddle. It seems like my bridges just doesn't want to slide in the biner. Do you guys have any suggests? Thanks Tim
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    Rain Protection while in the saddle

    Its going to be raining mostly likely here in PA for open day of rifle on Monday. So what is the best way to stay dry in the saddle? Tree Umbrella?? Poncho?? What do you guys use? How do you keep the rain from running down the bridge? Thanks Tim
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    Feeling defeated

    Need some advice, feeling bad because I blew it big time. Hurt my arm last week so it was difficult to pull the bow back, so I borrow my son in laws crossbow. Seemed like the logical thing to do. My tree choosing logic is pick a big tree because I am a little on the plump side and just nervous...
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    Spotlight

    Looking to get a new spotlight for shinning deer. Would like a rechargeable, what do you all suggested? Thanks Tim
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    Frustrating Day

    Well I have sat in my Kestrel several times, but yesterday was just terrible. It started with having issues putting up "WE" steps. Every step moved when I stepped on them. Don't know if it was the type tree I picked or what. Smooth bark vs oaks in the past. Because of all the the issue I had...
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    Advice needed

    After doing some spring scouting on one of the properties I am hunting I noticed a few things. First there appears to be a lot of deer traffic along the edge of a marsh swamp area I had only briefly scouted in the past. I had noticed sign before but dismissed it because there was no good trees...
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    Muddy Stick Issues

    First has any body had the step bolts loosen up on them? I have one stick that constantly comes loose. Going to add locktite. Maybe it is just me but have a horrible time getting them stacked and locked together for transport. Anyone have any tips. Thnks Tim
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    dumb question

    So how does one take a piss out of a saddle/web? I have still not figured this out. It's either climb down or ... I don't know if my issues is because of not having a platform to stand on and trying to balance myself on a single ameristep. This is Just not working and a solution is needed for...
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    Gun Hunting from a saddle

    Just looking for suggestion from others. I am using a web, but I am sure all tips would apply. Thanks Tim
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    Guido's Web Help or just basic 101

    Need some advice. I made my own tree tether with climbing rope and ropeman 1. I also bought a 24" climbing sling to use as a bridge on my web. I am having issues getting around the tree with out moving the tether and making noise. Do you guys stand up while holding the tether line and slide it...
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    Change of strategy

    Guys, I think I have given up, at least for this year on being a run & gun setup. Let me give you a little history, prior to purchasing the web, I always hunted out of either a climber or some old man made stands in trees. The whole reason for switching to climber was I felt the man made stands...
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    Guidos first hunt

    Not sure about this. Took me way too long to get setup. Comfort is ok not like a climber. And can not figure out how to keep my rope tether from sliding down on me when i take pressure off. Rope man is hard to adjust up higher with one hand. First official run and i know it will get better...
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    Flashlight or Headlamp

    Just curious what most are using. Please recommend your favorite brand and why. Thanks Tim
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    Newbie Questions

    Looking for advice. I am new to saddle hunting and I purchased a Guido's Web. I am playing with the stock tether and bridge along with one I made up using Climbing rope, a Ropeman one and a climbing sling 18mm from Black Diamond as the bridge. I like the rope version much better then the stock...
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    Gloves

    Hello I am new to saddle hunting bought a Web back in May. I was wonder what kind of gloves you all wear when climbing the tree? Same ones you hunt in or something different a little tougher. Thanks Tim
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