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  1. M

    in s saddle with a heavier coat

    early on , my jacket seemed not to be an issue. things don't seem to "fit" as well with a larger coat, and it wants to ride up like a waist jacket. . Only happened one, next time out temps went up and again , lighter jacket, I wonder if I have to open up my saddle a bit and sort of tuck the coat...
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    muzzle loaders with saddles

    anybody ?
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    ropemans

    I was going to order a ropeman for my climbing rope ad decided to use one on my tie in rope as well, instead of a prussic. so I have 2, does anyone else use a ropeman on the tree rope?
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    I would say it is rut time

    I say this because I have used my doe deke 2 days now. first day, I forgot scent. seen nothing. Yesterday set her up scent on ground and on a wick , on a limb above her. little 4 pt. came in , stopped at 40 yds , tail up and ram across this hollow and stood in the treeline, ( I could see him...
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    getting to the top

    this is just my second year using a saddle. The only problem I seem to have, is when getting on the top wrung of the ladder( Muddys), is not having another handle to pull yourself up with on the top step. I manage , but seems awkward. anyone hang a "handle" of some sort above the top?
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    2nd year for the saddle

    this will be my second year, added one more set of muddys with built on platform on top, , and also last year, ( too late to try them), I purchased 2 ropeman 1's, and am eager to try them
  7. M

    JX3

    anyone see these? very cool
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    cleaning your saddle

    I haven't gotten mine out of the container this year yet, to see if it is machine washable or not, this is my second year, I guess , if I find no info on it, I willl use scent frees soap a brush, and line dry outside, and scent free spray down comments?
  9. M

    Shikar sticks

    these are new from Hawk, and look very interesting, and they are making an 8 ounce platform for them
  10. M

    ropeman 1 at Trekkin

    wild country and REI are out of r-1. but Trekkins have them , I will receive around dec 6 and there is a code 15BF that took an extra 15 % off, I got 2 with shipping for 487 and change
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    gun belt

    just curious for state prop or just the ease of not putting in hooks, anybody ever use a gun( shell) belt to rap around tree and then just small hooks or beaners to hang stuff? . I am even thinking about using one on private because I have had a few times screwing in hooks to the tree for pack...
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    finishing my rig. 9 I hope)

    i purchased the H2 from Brighton mi. and am happy with it, added a dump bag from army surplus store, and think I need one more, ( $1.99) . but I decided I needed to amp up my climbing belt, and tether. got some rope from REI, and 2 ropeman 1.s I think I will like them the most.actually, when...
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    decoy hunters

    I have had a blast this year hunting over dekes during the rut, and actually the only thing I did wrong was on one shot, I have an HHA slide sight, and it was not tightened down and I shot for 30 instead of 20, and on the other one, i always use a thumb release. this year , I lost it in the...
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    about the Ropeman 1

    I want to make a trip to REI, to sniff around, I would like some rope to make a new linesmen belt, and a new teather. I want some tub webbing and maybe a ropeman 1. Now, here is the question. If you were going to buy a ropeman1, would it be for your belt, or teather? The reason I ask, is I can...
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    bolts

    I have been considering prepping some trees next summer for the fall season by usig bolts, I was considering 8-10 in lag bolts, but at Home depot the 10 in. are $5 ea. I am curious , has anyone ever cut re-bar ? this is for private land of course, and would be something to do in the off season...
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    do you guys feel scent control gets less critical as season goes on?

    as the season starts, I wash everything down with a brush water and baking soda, ( stands ,ladders, anything that goes out. then spray and outside to dry) and of course clothes, scent free soap , and line dry with at least a rain or two. a shower, and then out, and try to dress at the hunt sight...
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    first time out w/ the new h2

    I went on a 4 day hunt with my new saddle from H2, and for the first hunt I absolutely hated it. It felt like I had barbed wire around each thigh, it seemed like I was doing an isometric work out the entire time. I decided to re locate the next day to a bit larger tree, That made a huge...
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    muddy staggers and a platform

    I got my new saddle, and am getting other equipment ready. I went to sports store , and found 2 kinds of climbing sticks . one sat tight to the tree like my 4 ladder sets do, and one sat 6 in. out from tree, (muddy), and I realized they formed a 6x6 platform. They are square tubular steel, so I...
  19. M

    prepping trees

    if you are hunting w/ sticks and saddle , what does prepping involve? is anyone actually hanging sticks all over the place?
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    platform for my muddy stagger steps

    I got my new H2 saddle, ( haven't tried it yet), and have decided to go with climbing sticks. I have 4 sets, and all stick together to form one ladder. I decided to try stagger steps. and found a store with 2 types, one sat tight to the tree, but the other , muddys, stuck out from the tree and...
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