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2020 Massachusetts Saddle Hunter Meetup

Drslyr said:
Mathewsman i hope my experience building heavy arrows goes as well as yours did
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I’m sure it will...I’m OCD about stuff like that, so I went above and beyond but it’s really pretty easy to do. Make sure and share your build once you do it.
 
Hey guys so I was planning on attending this event and im not sure if it is still on but due to the current crisis im going to have to sit this one out. Im still hoping the event in August will still be on and it currently is at this point but we will know more as that approaches. In the meantime I wish you all and your families the best of health during this crisis and hope their is some light at the end of this tunnel.
 
Drslyr said:
I got to thinking about the phantom. Ive climbed with my LW sticks just to see how the climb would go. The linemans loops being stiff and more foward are a huge benefit compared to the Mantis. Their much easier to find especially in the dark. Although i like the new leg loop orange straps especially how their more in front and stiff i still find myself fumbling around looking for them. I guess if your wearing the saddle in you would already have those connected in the light at the truck. Speaking of wearing the saddle in for me i cant walk 10 steps without the saddle falling down even with the bridge cinched tight. Maybe pulling it high up when walking but when wearing it at where i would hang from i cant walk. It just falls down. I have no problem using the linemans belt over my shoulders and clipped to the opposite side to hold it up but have not tried a walk with it that way. I needed to walk with the Mantis the same way or that would fall too. I recall a video showing flininarrows Jarod cinched up to walk and it looked tight on him but i don't know if he could walk with it either without using the linesmans belt to hold it up. Also in the videos they never show the Phantom with the accessories attached which are in my opinion required. Another reason it may be falling down is i have all my full gear attached to it. 2 sys haulers, one on each side with the ropes in each one as well as the backband in one and the gear hanger in the other, as well as a Doyles tree hoist on-the top molly loops in the center. Thats a fair amount of gear pullin down on the saddle. This is by no means a knock to the Phantom. Its the best saddle ive used by far its just real world experience using the Phantom. As far as the comfort channels i have played with them a little but have only sat in the saddle an hr, or so at a time with no discomfort in any position. Only much longer sits will tell if they are a benefit for me. Says alot for the comfort of the Phantom though. I had no discomfort in any position i tried. So to sum up my early experience in the Phantom boys and girls.
WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER!!!!
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Have you thought about getting some tool belt suspenders from Lowe’s? My saddle is perfect since I put one on and I don’t have to worry about tightening my belt wit all the stuff I’m carrying on the saddle. Another benefit, I can leave the leg straps off while walking.
 
Nope Max. I have no problem using the linesmans belt to hold it up. Plus i dont wanna add any more weight to my gear than i need too. I am self filming. When you throw that weight into the mix it adds a lot. When i was treestand hunting my total setup including filming gear was between 50 to 60 lbs. could not carry that anymore. One of these days im gonna re weigh all my gear. Im thinkin im around 30ish
 
Sadly, I'm going to suggest we do not do it. The club is closed, other than the outdoor shooting ranges. I do not want to aggravate anybody by having more than a few people being near one another.


With that said, I am happy to meet somewhere else with folks if they still want to get together. Pete
 
Peter, I think you made the right choice. Covid is far from done with massachusetts. Maybe we can do something like a zoom event were members meet online and discuss saddle hunting stuff instead. Any thoughts?
 
@SloMo I am also happy to do it elsewhere not on club grounds with a small handful of folks. I just don't want to bring attention to the club with a group of people. Personally, I have no issues interacting with others, but I can only speak for myself. Pete
 
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