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How many saddle set ups do you use

I have 1. CRUZR XC with predator platform. Climb with custom sticks made from beast stick components.
 
For those of you who use more than one set up, is there a reason why? As an example for me I have multiple set ups for:
1. Minimalist set up.
2. A set up for extra layers.
3. A set up to help get through an all day sit more comfortably.
 
90% of the time Kestrel Flex and LWCG .5. Pack is a kifaru fanny pack.

10% of the time going in really deep, same saddle but smaller klemz platform, MR popup 28 pack.

Past several seasons been climbing with 3 cut heliums and CAYGA, but getting into SRT presets. I can one-stick but only do it once a year to remind myself that it sucks.
 
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i have two saddle setups. Latitude method 2 as my primary and original method as a backup. I hunt out of state and like having a full setup just in case. I currently have 3 platforms. OG Predator, Predator XL and Cruzr Seeker. Only reason I have 3 is that I wanted to try the Cruzr and haven’t sold one of them yet. Plan to sell the Cruzr. I use two Climbing methods. Tethrd one sticks and tree hopper bolts as a backup.
 
Um....I have to confess, none! I bought a JX3 in December and have collected the other gear I need, but wasn't very motivated to try and practice climbing in the winter and deep snow....now that it's warming up, it's time to git 'r done! :tearsofjoy:

I am considering a more traditional soft saddle for shorter run 'n gun sits though. Yeah....the gear addiction has taken hold pretty hard. Maybe a TX5 minimalist, when they become available again.

Really looking forward to saddle hunting this Fall!
 
MattMan81 said:
I got a transformer, kestrel, and Cobra. Plan to sell one once I spend some more time in the cobra.
Predator/mission. (Would be happy with just an EDP) but not enough to trade/sell these off to do it. All day sit is usually with the mission.
EWO one stick, and set of hawks.
Last season was 1 stick with the Transformer or a few sits I did the sticks and kestrel.
If I am on the private, I mix things up some depending on the tree I am headed to.
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if u decide to sell the kestrel and its a size 1 let me know.
 
After 3 years

Sitdrag - don’t use anymore
Tactisaddle - Returned
Mantis - Sold
H2 - Sold
Recon - don’t use anymore
Cruzr XC - use all the time

Ameristep screw ins where I can
Cheap climbing sticks on public
Tethrd Skeletors for mobile

Most of the time I hunt presets and don’t use a platform either.
 
I have just 2 saddles. Original Kestrel and a Recon. I got the Recon to try a 2 panel saddle and have a backup saddle. It also packs down a little smaller than the Kestrel. The only modification I made is to put an adjustable bridge on the Kestrel.

I need to put a bungee belt on the Recon. How much I like that will probably dictate which I use more going forward. I SRT climb mostly and the Kestrel works a little better for that with the adjustable bridge.

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Currently own a Recon and a JX3. Trying to commit to go full time JX3 and make it work with a 1-stick and rappel setup. We'll see if I hold to that. My first attempt with it was as a rifle season or all day setup only.

Recon is great. Minimalist and comfy. Love archery with it, a light backpack, 3 sticks, and either the EDP or a Treesuit.

Previously owned a Kite that I loved, sold, and regretted.

Also owned a Covert Lite that I quickly sold.
 
I have two Transformers. It’s nice to have a spare, but I should probably sell one if them. I primarily only one stick, although I’d like to become proficient at 2TC for another option.
 
Just one. For the past 2 years it's me and my CRÜZR XC. Predator platform and for next year, tethrd skeletors with aider on the bottom step. Been using Hawk helium minis last 2 years.
 
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