I am new to saddle hunting...not even yet, as I am awaiting for my New Tribe to arrive. Have watched numerous youtubers rave about saddle hunting and at 6'7", I could not take another year in an undersized treestand giving me a royal pain (literally) in the back. I am betting on the New Tribe as I am selling off all of my metal treestands, fixed and climbers. The only tree piece that I am not getting rid of is the two tree seats that I will use as a base in two of the most "hunted from" trees. I have been comfortable with rock climbing and ropes courses, so I figure that a saddle would add more comfort than a rock harness. Can't wait to begin!!!
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Hello...from Baltimore, MD
- Thread starter Vorsteg
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Welcome to the site and saddle hunting!
The best advice I can give is give yourself time to get used to the saddle. It is going to be much different than anything you have hunted out of and a lot of people give up on it before really giving it a chance. It will take time for you to learn how to get comfortable using it and comfortable in it. With the evolution saddle there are a lot of adjustments that can be made. Spend a good amount of time at ground level to get comfortable in it, and then continue to make small adjustments as needed until you hit what I am calling "the sweet spot". Once you get there and get used to it you will never go back!
The best advice I can give is give yourself time to get used to the saddle. It is going to be much different than anything you have hunted out of and a lot of people give up on it before really giving it a chance. It will take time for you to learn how to get comfortable using it and comfortable in it. With the evolution saddle there are a lot of adjustments that can be made. Spend a good amount of time at ground level to get comfortable in it, and then continue to make small adjustments as needed until you hit what I am calling "the sweet spot". Once you get there and get used to it you will never go back!
Vorsteg said:
I know the feeling :lol:
bowhunterchuck
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WELCOME...GOOD ADVICE.....DON'T GIVE UP. IT TOOK ME 5-6 TIMES OUT HUNTING BEFORE I FOUND THE "SWEET SPOT". GOOD LUCK.
Won't line been doing this almost 10 years and thats the part that scares the hell out of me the most. Especially when I set up in the dark. I typically will loosen my linemans belt and sit back before ever unhooking it. That was if anything ever happened I would still be tied it. After I feel ok I will unhook the linemans belt. Its why I will never complain about linemans belt that is too long.Vorsteg said:
Thanks,
Boswell
Boudreaux said:
I do the same thing everytime. I always make sure I have the linemans belt still attached until I'm sure my hookup is secure.
d_rek
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I'm a bigger guy (6'4", 230lbs, 38 waist) and I had the same problems with hang-on treestands / climbers and discomfort in my back. Too narrow/hard of seats, or too small of platforms, and hated having to hunt for the 'perfect' tree. I found that only web or sling-style seats would provide me with enough comfort for all days sits out of them without getting very fidgety.
Not sure if this applies to the Aero Hunter but FWIW I have taken out my trophyline tree saddle 4 times now and am finally figuring out my 'sweet spot'.
I think the 'aha' moment came when I realized that the saddle would not ride/slip up my back if I kept the linemans belt attached to the tree. Even if I keep the linemans belt very loose it still applies enough force to prevent the saddle from riding. I had a very comfortable sit yesterday -4 hours- with minimal discomfort (pressure on my feet from ameristep screw-in tree steps which I think could be easily remedied by having a wider platform for the tree step.)
Not sure if this applies to the Aero Hunter but FWIW I have taken out my trophyline tree saddle 4 times now and am finally figuring out my 'sweet spot'.
I think the 'aha' moment came when I realized that the saddle would not ride/slip up my back if I kept the linemans belt attached to the tree. Even if I keep the linemans belt very loose it still applies enough force to prevent the saddle from riding. I had a very comfortable sit yesterday -4 hours- with minimal discomfort (pressure on my feet from ameristep screw-in tree steps which I think could be easily remedied by having a wider platform for the tree step.)