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2 out of 5
I went for this as I thought $250 was a steal for a “ saddle package.
I missed a few posts ( “my two cents “) and would of held off on purchase in hindsight.
My initial concern with this Product is the lack of Instructions or link to online instructions. Called Hawk customer service line and was on hold for 1/2 hour. After Midway punted as this is a “tree stand” . Hawk Rep emailed a few youtube videos Of helium sticks? and then sent me a blank One Drive document. She also sent me a return form if I decide to return as the lineman loops are misaligned . One seems to have extra stitching making it shorter.
The saddle fits well enough and seems reasonably comfortable. I have had 3 - four hour hunts to date.
The Pad for cold weather might be a nice touch but I have not tried other than practice.
Metal Cams on leg straps? They are heavier than an old Muddy tree stand harness I have in storage. I have already replaced with 1” plastic pinch buckles. There is excess strap material on each strap.
Back relief strap is effective , also excess material on straps.
Dump bag is roomy. Nylon rip stop material rustles a bit.
The Ropeman knock off works fine.
Carabiners are of acceptable material / quality.
Lineman and Tether rope is the type that shows wear quickly from climbing rough bark trees.
lineman loop is only large enough for carabiner. Cannot be girth hitched.
Tether Prusick has a stopper with metal crimp.
Bridge is permanently attached. Bridge loops do not have pressure Adjustment or orientation options.
I am 5’10” and 160lbs so a little roomy with belt almost all the way tight.
At this point I am going to give it a run for saddle hunting this season and sell or try to trade for another saddle on here. Plan to upgrade all the ropes.
I strongly suggest anyone new to saddle hunting, like me, search the classifieds here or buy from a knowledgeable domestic company that has YouTube / website content and pdf of instructions.
I’m not commenting on offshore manufacturing or corporate acquisitions . Just- It is nice to send an email to a vendor and get ahold of someone that uses the equipment they are selling.
Let me know if any questions.
I went for this as I thought $250 was a steal for a “ saddle package.
I missed a few posts ( “my two cents “) and would of held off on purchase in hindsight.
My initial concern with this Product is the lack of Instructions or link to online instructions. Called Hawk customer service line and was on hold for 1/2 hour. After Midway punted as this is a “tree stand” . Hawk Rep emailed a few youtube videos Of helium sticks? and then sent me a blank One Drive document. She also sent me a return form if I decide to return as the lineman loops are misaligned . One seems to have extra stitching making it shorter.
The saddle fits well enough and seems reasonably comfortable. I have had 3 - four hour hunts to date.
The Pad for cold weather might be a nice touch but I have not tried other than practice.
Metal Cams on leg straps? They are heavier than an old Muddy tree stand harness I have in storage. I have already replaced with 1” plastic pinch buckles. There is excess strap material on each strap.
Back relief strap is effective , also excess material on straps.
Dump bag is roomy. Nylon rip stop material rustles a bit.
The Ropeman knock off works fine.
Carabiners are of acceptable material / quality.
Lineman and Tether rope is the type that shows wear quickly from climbing rough bark trees.
lineman loop is only large enough for carabiner. Cannot be girth hitched.
Tether Prusick has a stopper with metal crimp.
Bridge is permanently attached. Bridge loops do not have pressure Adjustment or orientation options.
I am 5’10” and 160lbs so a little roomy with belt almost all the way tight.
At this point I am going to give it a run for saddle hunting this season and sell or try to trade for another saddle on here. Plan to upgrade all the ropes.
I strongly suggest anyone new to saddle hunting, like me, search the classifieds here or buy from a knowledgeable domestic company that has YouTube / website content and pdf of instructions.
I’m not commenting on offshore manufacturing or corporate acquisitions . Just- It is nice to send an email to a vendor and get ahold of someone that uses the equipment they are selling.
Let me know if any questions.
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