DIY hybrid?

[kenn1320]

Try putting a piece of plywood on the seat part thats what I did on mine and it works fine, but mine unzips so you can take the cushions out if you want!!

Mine has a metal frame. It would need to be wider to reduce the angle of the bridge.

 

[Letemgrowitllshow]

Here is my tree suit that I have had since 2003 and what it looks like after modifications. I recently added a new belt with lineman’s loops (from EWO). View attachment 38804View attachment 38805

So is that something that you climb up to your spot and then whip out the treesuit chair? Would you wear a saddle with it or would a rch do?

 

[mtsrunner]

So is that something that you climb up to your spot and then whip out the treesuit chair? Would you wear a saddle with it or would a rch do?

I hunted from one for a couple of seasons with nothing else. Limited mobility, but now that I have seen the modified version, I’m interested to see what it could be.


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[Letemgrowitllshow]

I hunted from one for a couple of seasons with nothing else. Limited mobility, but now that I have seen the modified version, I’m interested to see what it could be.


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It looks slick for sure. When you hunted out of one did you ever feel a little tippy when you fully relax with nothing behind you? Just speculating

 

[Vtbow]

So is that something that you climb up to your spot and then whip out the treesuit chair? Would you wear a saddle with it or would a rch do?

Treesuit has built in safety harness/belt. No need for rch or saddle. It is an early saddle design

 

[Swampman]

So is that something that you climb up to your spot and then whip out the treesuit chair? Would you wear a saddle with it or would a rch do?

I wear it while I climb. I like it even better for that since I added the linemen's belt from EWO. I previously had a belt with added tubular webbing and water knots for my linemen's belt. I sit mostly forward in this and kind of hug the tree so I have never felt like I would fall back in it. it is surprisingly comfortable to sit that way. I do back this up with a RCH tied to a second prusic in my tether as my bridge is stitched by me. I am not a professional.

 

[Noonespecial]

BRING BACK THE TREESUIT!!!

 

[Recurveaholic]

Mine has a metal frame. It would need to be wider to reduce the angle of the bridge.

Gotcha)

 

[kyler1945]

I don't want to poopoo on anyone's parade. But i highly recommend trying a hybrid or web first. I'm not telling you that you'll end up in it. But I think it's pretty important to see what you're aiming for first. I was hard headed, and had a web before I went down this road. I was convinced, just like all of you are, that I could just make a seat and it would be super comfortable and solve all the problems. Once you're in the rabbit hole, you'll very likely find yourself at one end or the other - sitting in a soft saddle and dealing with the discomfort that comes with that, or committing to the hybrid or web style. I spent a stupid amount of time trying to find that middle ground. It ultimately ends up where I'm dealing with the bulk of a rigid component, and not getting the comfort/maneuverability to make it worth it.

I really hope someone proves me wrong. I'm sure there's hundreds of folks out there still hunting with a treesuit. But I bet most of those folks would prefer a web or hybrid given the choice.

 

[Swampman]

I don't want to poopoo on anyone's parade. But i highly recommend trying a hybrid or web first. I'm not telling you that you'll end up in it. But I think it's pretty important to see what you're aiming for first. I was hard headed, and had a web before I went down this road. I was convinced, just like all of you are, that I could just make a seat and it would be super comfortable and solve all the problems. Once you're in the rabbit hole, you'll very likely find yourself at one end or the other - sitting in a soft saddle and dealing with the discomfort that comes with that, or committing to the hybrid or web style. I spent a stupid amount of time trying to find that middle ground. It ultimately ends up where I'm dealing with the bulk of a rigid component, and not getting the comfort/maneuverability to make it worth it.

I really hope someone proves me wrong. I'm sure there's hundreds of folks out there still hunting with a treesuit. But I bet most of those folks would prefer a web or hybrid given the choice.

I have a choice and do prefer a hybrid. It is so comfortable. However I have situations where my modified tree suit just works a little better for me and is still pretty comfortable.

I would say the main reason I prefer the tree suit while hunting with my self bow is I just haven’t had time to practice shooting much out of the hybrid with my self bows. I got it right before archery season. I expect that may change by next season.

 

[kyler1945]

I have a choice and do prefer a hybrid. It is so comfortable. However I have situations where my modified tree suit just works a little better for me and is still pretty comfortable.

I would say the main reason I prefer the tree suit while hunting with my self bow is I just haven’t had time to practice shooting much out of the hybrid with my self bows. I got it right before archery season. I expect that may change by next season.

I really would like to see more about how you set up. I know there’s some good stuff in there.

 

[Ruckerduck]

I have a modified tree suit that I use to hunt out of with my self bows. It is very comfortable and I still use it even though I bought a JX3 this year. I modified it so it hooks up with a bridge and tether. I have Bern using a tree suit since 2003. I like it so much I bought a second one from here last year.

I have modified my tree suit the same way

 

[JC3]

Come to the light, the JX3 tree saddle light..............
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 back aches, you can shoot 360° around the tree.
No platform required, only a ROS, no knee pads required, no sore knees, built in pack frame for carrying all your needs.
Come to the light, the JX3 light...........

 

[Aeds151]

Come to the light, the JX3 tree saddle light..............
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 back aches, you can shoot 360° around the tree.
No platform required, only a ROS, no knee pads required, no sore knees, built in pack frame for carrying all your needs.
Come to the light, the JX3 light...........

You had me at “no back aches”. That $450 price is hard to swallow though


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[JC3]

There is an old adage from my grandfather that has served me well over the years.
"Quality and comfort is long remembered after the price is forgotten".
YMMV

 

[RRussell]

I really would like to see more about how you set up. I know there’s some good stuff in there.

same here

 

[DanielB89]

I just received a JX3 to try it out per Kyler's suggestion. It was without a doubt the most comfortable stand I have ever touched my but too but it had a few drawbacks to me; the primary one being the challenge of shooting over the bridge. Now, I am a little thicker than he is, I am 6'1" 235 and if I ran a short bridge that allowed me to almost go over the bridge to shoot weak side the comfort level dropped. I was hopeful I wouldn't have to walk around the tree to take shots so I gave it a shot, but I just wasn't able to do that. I do think it's a great option, it just wasn't for me at this time.

 

[kenn1320]

I just received a JX3 to try it out per Kyler's suggestion. It was without a doubt the most comfortable stand I have ever touched my but too but it had a few drawbacks to me; the primary one being the challenge of shooting over the bridge. Now, I am a little thicker than he is, I am 6'1" 235 and if I ran a short bridge that allowed me to almost go over the bridge to shoot weak side the comfort level dropped. I was hopeful I wouldn't have to walk around the tree to take shots so I gave it a shot, but I just wasn't able to do that. I do think it's a great option, it just wasn't for me at this time.

Thanks, this was my fear. I dont want to be walking around a tree. If Im gun hunting maybe, but with a platform I dont need to walk around.

 

[Weldabeast]

Thanks, this was my fear. I dont want to be walking around a tree. If Im gun hunting maybe, but with a platform I dont need to walk around.

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