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    My first saddle hunting deer

    Was able to take my first deer from a saddle WVA 7pt. Im liking the saddle more with every hunt
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    Add this to your predator platform

    I recently ordered 2 silent approach steps. To try something. And it worked better than I thought it might. I took one of the steps ran the predator strap though it. And when I put it on a tree I put the step on the back side of the tree. For additional foot support. It works great very stable...
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    Predator platform

    Received my predator platform few days ago. This thing is great bites into the tree very well very solid. Light weight. Would recommend painting it tho
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    Tether sliped

    This evening. Like almost every evening I’ve been in my new Tethrd mantis. Have had it about 2 weeks. I’ve been getting a little higher every few days I’m about 14-15 feet up now.- This evening after putting the Tethrd rope around the tree and hooked In my bridge and set back in it. I loosen...
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    What I’ve learned so far

    First off im a rookie lol. But after 6 days with my mantis saddle just a few things I’ve learned. I had alot of questions about saddle’s in general as most new people do. So first I’m 5-10 weight 197 36 inch waist. I ordered a large fits good. I live in southern wva start of season is usually...
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    3rd day with my mantis

    Took my first shot with my bow this evening out of the saddle only 2 ft. Off the ground all but one shot was good. Still playing with teather hight. And saddle adjustments. Looks like platform is 2 weeks out.
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    My Tethrd came TODAY.

    Been playing around with it for about 1/2 hr now about 2 feet off the ground. First impression is I like it. Definitely different. Still playing around with teather hight. Still have lots of time to get ready.
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    Great scouting trip

    Went to some public land this evening. Did some scouting and scene im switching to a saddle this year. Didn’t hit me till today how many more options (trees) a saddle will give you over a stand especially a climber. Just makes me more excited about it
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    Predator platform

    Just wondering if anyone has done a rope mod on the predator platform. Ordering one next week. From what I’ve read most of your weight is in the saddle. Just wondering everyone’s thoughts
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    Mantis Saddle shipping status

    Just ordered my saddle ready ready excited to make the switch hopefully I’ll have my full set up by the time it gets here.
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    Do you video

    Do you video your hunts. If so do you have a YouTube channel. And what is a good and easy video ed
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    New hawk sticks

    Does anyone know when the new hawk sticks will be out I’ve emailed hawk more than once with no reply. Thanks
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    Best steps

    Just wondering what you guys thoughts are on the best tree steps out of these 3. Lone wolf- xop-hawk. Thanks
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    Making the switch

    Im very excited to make the change from tree stand to saddle hunting this year. Haven’t got anything yet but I’v got a list of everything im going to get from my saddle to my pack.
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