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  1. M

    Novix hybrid treestand

    I definitely see what your saying. I have zero interest in kneeling (bad knees) so this is perfect for me. I am perfectly comfortable on a large platform and leaning for about 6 hours. I will only be using this set up for all day sits
  2. M

    Novix hybrid treestand

    Thanks for the idea. In true saddle hunter fashion I had forgot that I had an ooal rut and roost. I bought it to pair with the predator platform a couple years ago but I just didn't have enough room to fold the seat down on that size platform. Not a problem with the LWCG Ambush.
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    Novix hybrid treestand

    In your opinion what makes what you described above better than if I on my LWCG ambush and knees in the tree? I can see how that would be better on a small tree. I just don't want to spend that kind of money on the .5 to do the same thing I am now. I would really like to sit down for 15...
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    Novix hybrid treestand

    One of the main reasons I got into saddle hunting is I am not comfortable with heights even though I sat in tree stands for 30 years before I got into a saddle. Being in a saddle and feeling that tension all the time has allowed me to hunt elevated without anxiety. So when I say I am looking...
  5. M

    Novix hybrid treestand

    I will check it out in the 2024 gear thread. I was looking at going to a hybrid set up this year and came across this. I agree it's nice to see something geared towards a hybrid set up.
  6. M

    Novix hybrid treestand

    Not sure if this has been on here yet. What do you all think of this? If the seat comes out far enough to sit while facing the tree, I think I would give it a shot for all day sits. https://www.novixoutdoors.com/collections/saddle-platforms/products/raider-hybrid-treestand?variant=40570377994286
  7. M

    Question on adjustments

    Sounds like your tether is too high. I had the same issue my first year.
  8. M

    Mission platform and mini beast sticks

    Do you have any issues with holding vertical? I have always been a horizontal guy.
  9. M

    Mission platform and mini beast sticks

    I saw that video before. Pretty cool system. I was curious if beast sticks would stack the same being that they are in line and a non movable double step. Im currently using an ambush with beast sticks and they fit like a glove. I was looking at the mission because the ambush cams a bit funny at...
  10. M

    Mission platform and mini beast sticks

    Do you remember if he had the sticks strapped vertical or horizontal?
  11. M

    Mission platform and mini beast sticks

    Does anyone here use a mission platform with beast mini sticks? I do not use a pack so I would be strapping the sticks to the platform. Pics would be great.
  12. M

    Thanks everyone. challenge met

    https://doublesteps.com/product/step-satchel-pouch/ I do not like anything on my saddle but I always liked how nice setting up was with dump pouches on my saddle. Then I found EWO satchel. The satchel acts just like dump pouches without having all that weight on the saddle. I customized mine by...
  13. M

    ESS Help

    Did you find a solution?
  14. M

    ESS Help

    Make your bridge longer.
  15. M

    Short bridge, low tether and xl platforms

    I wonder why this never came to market? My Ess is pretty nice but I can see advantages to this design as well. Having Brad's design with another lower panel would be pretty nice.
  16. M

    Short bridge, low tether and xl platforms

    This is not something I came up with. I bought a lwcg ambush a few years ago. At the time lwcg talked about releasing a harness to pair with the ambush and I am trying to do something similar. Basically what I have been doing on my ESS is to make the bridge 10 inches long. I set my tether at my...
  17. M

    Best saddle pack with no hip belt

    I really like a satchel. I have a few different sizes. I get them from EWO. I have one minimalist for a platform setup, one for a ring of steps setup and one for an all day platform setup. What I like about them is easy access while setting up. It's like having dump pouches but not having a dump...
  18. M

    Replacing/securing protective sheath for sewn eyes on ropes

    I hockey tape mine before I ever use them. It keeps the protective cover in place. Replace hockey tape as needed. It will last a while.
  19. M

    Anyone find ways to make your platform more stable or tips?

    Lots of good points here but what I have found to work best is to change how I push off. I use the center post to stand on and push off of. I can really move slow, keeping my profile small and steady myself against the tree for good shooting.
  20. M

    Does size really matter…?

    One thing about larger platforms that I do not see talked about very much is how well they replace a backpack. On my ambush I bungee strap 4 beast sticks to it. I added lashing straps to it as well for bibs and a jacket. I use a a dump pouch with a sling for everything else I need. I have...
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