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Bosun Chair?

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Rpd3d

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Has anyone ever used a Bosun Chair for a saddle? Looks like it has some merit.

I did find a video of a diy one.


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The first saddle I made started its life as a bosun chair and it works great cause I still use it!!! But mine is a little different than the one in this video!
 
I have been experimenting and did this today with my DIY Yellow Jacket saddle.

My First Yellow Jacket (tm) Saddle Build *** Complete 1 lb 7 oz

I have been hunting with the Yellow Jacket the past week and have been getting a bit of hip pinch after 3 hours in the tree. The seam holding the two panels together in the front to back direction runs right over my hip bones at my sides and causes excessive pressure. I will remove some...
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Come to the light, the JX3 light, you are almost there..............
Don't be afraid, you will sit from dark to dark very comfortably, be able to snooze when you want, no dreaded hip pinch.
No platform required, only a ROS, built in pack frame for carrying all your needs.
Come to the light, the JX3 light...........
 
JC3 said:
Come to the light, the JX3 light, you are almost there..............
Don't be afraid, you will sit from dark to dark very comfortably, be able to snooze when you want, no dreaded hip pinch.
No platform required, only a ROS, built in pack frame for carrying all your needs.
Come to the light, the JX3 light...........
Click to expand...
The biggest reason? $400.
 
JC3 said:
Come to the light, the JX3 light, you are almost there..............
Don't be afraid, you will sit from dark to dark very comfortably, be able to snooze when you want, no dreaded hip pinch.
No platform required, only a ROS, built in pack frame for carrying all your needs.
Come to the light, the JX3 light...........
Click to expand...


Love mine,only thing I am looking to change is a shorter bridge.
 
I am using a Petzl Podium with a New Tribe rec saddle because of my climbing style . I have had both the Guidos and JX3 and this is just as comfortable. A central connection point instead of a bridge doesn't limit shot opportunities either.
 
Cedar Paul-
Are your legs supported by the saddle and your butt by the Podium?
 
This is a little prototype (hence the use of 6063 aluminum instead of 6061 and Swiss cheese holes on the whale tail) that @BudgetBuck1 and I made hanging out several weeks ago. It is extremely comfortable, just a little bulky to carry. I just utilize a regular back band with it and it is very close in comfort than my Guidos or the JX3 I tried. Zero hip pinch and the 3" of layered foam types is hard to beat. Everything is a trade off in saddle hunting, you get to choose from several wish list items, but no single design meets them all. I intend to tie a buckleless belt with Oplux on the bridge loops like the Latitude and a fixed Oplux bridge. All aluminum base and Oplux for everything else.
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Nice, yes my saddle still is supporting my legs to some degree but you can adjust the Podium to reduce pressure on the back of your legs. The attachment point is the same as the saddle but it is not designed to be life support. It is surprisingly comfortable and can be stowed for traveling.
 
also, the plastic in the tree suit is something you can source pretty easily to make your own. I took a picture and posted it somewhere I believe. Going off memory I think it’s stress relieved ldpe. Don’t quote me.

and finally, use a slot on your whale tail instead of two holes. Then a wing nut. The you can adjust for different lean and size trees.

if you send me a PM I’ll make you a smoking deal on the tree suit components I have I won’t mess with...
 
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