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Had a realization tonight as i was saddle hunting…

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muzzypower

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Its not so much the saddles that hurt (my recon is pretty comfy), its my dadgum feet. Maybe i should try that jx3 thats been under my bed for 2 yr lol.
Ive been saddle hunting off my lw assault this yr. Can give my feet a rest here n there. Today i went pure saddle with the assault bottom.
 
muzzypower said:
Its not so much the saddles that hurt (my recon is pretty comfy), its my dadgum feet. Maybe i should try that jx3 thats been under my bed for 2 yr lol.
Ive been saddle hunting off my lw assault this yr. Can give my feet a rest here n there. Today i went pure saddle with the assault bottom.
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I’m usually good for 5-6 hours before anything bothers me and that’s on my one stick with a slanted monarch. So what I personally found worth while is bringing a platform with me but instead of standing on it I hang it on my weak side and use it as a little rest/table but then when I get uncomfortable I move that bugger down to about knee height spin around and sit in it for a while like a hang on! Usually and hour of sitting and I’m good to go till dark!
 
I’m bout to try my first ROS sit….hoping I don’t end up with sore feet! Maybe dumb question but what do you mean by pure saddle? I’ve been leaning I think more than sitting and I’ve had to adjust the level of my platform as my calves were really sore the first few times. I just about maxed out the tilt but it was too much.
BTW- I’d wrap that jx3 and put it under the tree. Open Christmas morning and play with your new toy!
 
bfriendly said:
I’m bout to try my first ROS sit….hoping I don’t end up with sore feet! Maybe dumb question but what do you mean by pure saddle? I’ve been leaning I think more than sitting and I’ve had to adjust the level of my platform as my calves were really sore the first few times. I just about maxed out the tilt but it was too much.
BTW- I’d wrap that jx3 and put it under the tree. Open Christmas morning and play with your new toy!
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Just meant that i climbed the tree with my saddle, tether, and assault lower half. Typically this yr ive been climbingvwith both halves of the climber and then using saddle periodically thru the day. Plus i can sit now n again
 
Thanks! Abt how heavy is it, and that's yr main platform?
 
Sac or bag or boob ....whatever u wanna call it...makes for happy feet/ankles

Diy platform idea

I don't have a sewing machine so I'm throwing this idea out there for anybody who wants to take it on.....what if you sew a very heavy duty fabric into the shape of a platform that would be a big wedge shape. Image a doorstop wedge with the point facing up the tree and the flat part against the...
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muzzypower said:
Its not so much the saddles that hurt (my recon is pretty comfy), its my dadgum feet. Maybe i should try that jx3 thats been under my bed for 2 yr lol.
Ive been saddle hunting off my lw assault this yr. Can give my feet a rest here n there. Today i went pure saddle with the assault bottom.
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if i wear a flexible bottom boot and don't adjust my platform down, then i can get foot discomfort....but my feet are decently healthy except for being flat, which i correct with custom orthotics

have you tried a stiffer bottomed boot and angling the platform down so that you aren't on the edge as much when leaning and your ankles are in a more natural position?
 
muzzypower said:
Its not so much the saddles that hurt (my recon is pretty comfy), its my dadgum feet. Maybe i should try that jx3 thats been under my bed for 2 yr lol.
Ive been saddle hunting off my lw assault this yr. Can give my feet a rest here n there. Today i went pure saddle with the assault bottom.
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Have you tried ROS. I use 2 one at 9&3 o’clock along with my platform. When my feet start hurting I use the 2 steps.
 
7mmremmag said:
Picture in use? Just put your feet on the pad? What's the fill?
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I not sure if there's a pic floating around or not... Just stand on it

It's filled with this squishy packing material

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I added puff paint to the standing surface for added traction....I've used for 2 full seasons and works great

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