I am thinking of getting into saddle hunting and have a question about bridges. I have read where an adjustable bridge is the main factor in getting the comfort dialed in along with tether height. So why do manufacturers offer fixed bridges or a choice of fixed or adjustable. Just wondering how much it matters to have one over the other and what you guys prefer. Thanks
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Adjustable bridge?
- Thread starter ridge_runner
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Fixed bridge is one less thing to mess with, so there is some appeal in the simplicity. You will probably eventually find a bridge length that is your sweet spot, but an adjustable bridge will help you figure that out. Fine tuning can be made with tether height at that point.
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An adjustable bridge is fine for testing, but in my opinion once you figure your optimum length I like the idea of a fixed bridge and less to goof with/go wrong
I like my bridge to be as short as possible. A short bridge allows a lower tether which makes more elbow clearance for my draw arm.
A short bridge has a less acute angle at the tether carabiner which makes rotation easier for me.
The whole set up also makes for less pendulum effect. This stuff is all very individual, but I like a short bridge. The only way to dial in your bridge length is to adjust length until you find what you like.
A short bridge has a less acute angle at the tether carabiner which makes rotation easier for me.
The whole set up also makes for less pendulum effect. This stuff is all very individual, but I like a short bridge. The only way to dial in your bridge length is to adjust length until you find what you like.
I like my adjustable bridge because I run it two lengths. Short as possible when I'm hunting in really thick stuff and I probably won't have a weak side shot. When I'm hunting more open terrain IL make it about a foot longer and have my tether a foot above my head. That way I can rotate my bow arm under my tether and turn on the platform for a weak side shot.