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lpv77

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I bought the saddle last year and never used it; I didn't feel confident. I said screw it and took it out. Hunting today and tomorrow with it.
 
It does feel very strange at first. It's something you really have to stick with and figure out before giving up. I'm sure glad I stuck with it!


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lpv77 said:
I bought the saddle last year and never used it; I didn't feel confident. I said screw it and took it out. Hunting today and tomorrow with it.
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I started 13 months ago in a saddle . It took a dozen hunts to get the comfort and confidence up. I am sure it is safer than a climber or lock on stand.
 
So... I loved it. Was very comfortable. I missed a darn doe at 25 yards. Not sure what I did. Only issue wasy feet. They were dead from the ameristeps. Can't wait to put my platform together
 
Keep in mind it takes some getting used to for your feet, hips, and back. Your feet will eventually learn to deal with it. Mine hurt at first too, but now I can sit for 4 hours and be 100% comfortable.
 
lpv77 said:
Cool! I sat for 2.5 hours. My feet were completely asleep.
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I can't tell in your photo, but I would try lowering your saddle a little so that you are sitting more. That should distribute your weight more evenly between your feet and your butt. I can see someone's feet getting tired but if they are asleep after a short time I think something needs to be adjusted.
 
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