Most likely your bridge length. I have been using a 24" fixed bridge for a while now. Last week I decided to put an adjustable bridge on my kestrel to see if anything worked better. Longer bridges are no problem but the limit my rotation around the tree. I went to a really short bridge and let it out until I found consistent comfort. I got home and measured it and it was exactly 24". I am back to a fixed 24" bridge lol.I noticed a bit of hip pinching in my kestrel last night. Could a too short bridge cause this? Should I lengthen it a bit? Whats about the max bridge length without causing other issues?
Excellent Point.I've never sat in a saddle so I don't know...just thinking out load here.
In hammock hanging there exists a similar problem called shoulder squeeze. It is reduced by hanging the anchors at approximately 30 degrees. It also reduces a lot of stress on the anchors and fabric. I suspect finding the right tether angle plays a critical role in this problem as well.
Most likely your bridge length. I have been using a 24" fixed bridge for a while now. Last week I decided to put an adjustable bridge on my kestrel to see if anything worked better. Longer bridges are no problem but the limit my rotation around the tree. I went to a really short bridge and let it out until I found consistent comfort. I got home and measured it and it was exactly 24". I am back to a fixed 24" bridge lol.
When you mean eye to forehead height is that sitting/leaning/or standing? May be a dumb question but something I wondered yesterday. Was really comfortable yesterday with my Ernie platform and ropeman but I was only in the tree about 2 hours.Excellent Point.
I think that's why most guys go with a the eye/forehead height tie in. It seems to be the proper angle.
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He means when you are standing when you set the tether. It will be much higher than your forehead after you sit in your saddle.When you mean eye to forehead height is that sitting/leaning/or standing? May be a dumb question but something I wondered yesterday. Was really comfortable yesterday with my Ernie platform and ropeman but I was only in the tree about 2 hours.
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That is what I thought. Just wanted to make sure.He means when you are standing when you set the tether. It will be much higher than your forehead after you sit in your saddle.
Yes. Exactly.He means when you are standing when you set the tether. It will be much higher than your forehead after you sit in your saddle.
Generally a longer bridge will be more prone to interfere with drawing your bow. You will have to experiment with what works for you. I go as with as short of a bridge as I can and still be comfortable. In addition to that reason, I would rather have more room on my tether than the bridge because it will allow me to move around the tree easier.I have never been in a saddle, have one on order. I usually shoot a longbow or recurve in the 60" variety. Does the length of the bridge seem to have much effect on your ability to draw your bow. Is it better to get down to a single tether rather quickly vs having both sides of the bridge? I'm thinking of hitting things with my elbow. Again, I've never been in one, so maybe there's not an issue either way. In that case, is Bridge length simply whats comfortable on your hips?
I have never been in a saddle, have one on order. I usually shoot a longbow or recurve in the 60" variety. Does the length of the bridge seem to have much effect on your ability to draw your bow. Is it better to get down to a single tether rather quickly vs having both sides of the bridge? I'm thinking of hitting things with my elbow. Again, I've never been in one, so maybe there's not an issue either way. In that case, is Bridge length simply whats comfortable on your hips?
But keep in mind that you can't run the tether that low if your bridge is long and/or you have a long prusik or blake's hitch and a large carabiner.....I find (as a leaner) that tether height contributes more to my hip punch than bridge length.
Between eye level and upper lip level seems to be the most common leaner tether location.
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I noticed a bit of hip pinching in my kestrel last night. Could a too short bridge cause this? Should I lengthen it a bit? Whats about the max bridge length without causing other issues?