There are definitely a few guys here from Ohio who may be able to help you out. I'd start a thread titled something like "new guy from ohio looking to try a saddle" and you should at least be able to find out where they're at.
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First Sling
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@Maustypsu can you help this young Saddleer out?
Maustypsu
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I'm in Columbus. I have a Web, a Sit Drag, Trophline in sizes, Med, Lg and XL, the very elusive (fictitious) Frankensaddle, TreeSuit, Anderson/big buck Slings, a few custom builds... I'm headed North East for muzzle loader this weekend. then we only have another week or two of duck hunting.
We could work out a duck hunt in January or a Coyote hunt after duck season and before turkey scouting begins Mid-March. Shoot me a PM with counties you hunt or let me know where you are coming from and how far you are willing to drive.
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Always.
I think flingin' might be closer to the west side. Not to mention he actually knows what he's doing!
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Yes, I got one of yours! Can't wait to start trying it out.
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You said you are using that in conjunction with a Rock Climbing Harness, right?
I MAY have a matching buckle for you. If I do, I can sew it onto a loop so you can use the wire gate carabiner as initially intended to hold the SnD onto your RC harness.
I MAY have a matching buckle for you. If I do, I can sew it onto a loop so you can use the wire gate carabiner as initially intended to hold the SnD onto your RC harness.
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I don't have on yet but will likely need to get one, especially since this is my first saddle. I still don't understand all the gear I'm going to need and how it all connects together. So, yeah. Any help I can get, I'd appreciate.
okie_edward
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Weird, maybe, but I feel the same way. I'm never nervous until I unweight my tether and stand on the platform. Similar to sitting on stand. I know the rating on the saddle and ropes, know how it's rigged to the tree, and know how much safer it truly is.
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What do you mean unweight your tether to stand on the platform? You don't stay tight on that?
okie_edward
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I'm more of a leaner, so sometimes to get into my pack, or add a layer, I'll lean forward to stand on the platform for a minute. The tether is always on and I do use the ropeman to take up most of the slack. It might not be completely tight for a minute or two, but always connected.
Haven't tried to add a lower layer like rain pants while staying connected. Not quite sure how to that in the evo. And I may need to Sunday. It's our last day for this year and lots of rain forecasted.
Gettin Closer
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Not sure if this helps but I will put on the RC harness/ sit drag combo and then pull the outer 3d camo pants over everything. The bridge/teacher then comes out the top of camo pants and the 3d camo jacket (tucks) in and over the bridge. I bet the same would work for the rain gear. You would never have to unhook and not be secure. When I walk into the woods, the only different thing you might see is the bridge hanging out from under the camo jacket (If it becomes untucked).