I am debating buying a saddle hunting set up versus a new climber. I will primarily be hunting public land in Texas, Oklahoma and Alabama. I would like to hear thoughts on pros and cons. I would also love the opportunity to look at someone's saddle set up and maybe trying out if possible.
I wish I would have known about them before the past year or so.
In my opinion the only con is that you’ll constantly be spending money tinkering with new things haha.
I bought the Phantom, Predator, and all the other Tethrd gear, ropes, rope man, etc.. and had 4 full size Lone Wolf sticks to start. That was 100% better than packing a lock on and sticks or a climber and much more comfortable and mobile.
After a few weeks I added cable aiders and dropped down to 3 sticks, also great. A few weeks later I cut down a spare set of sticks to 18” and added aiders to them, I thought this was awesome. Fast forward a month or so more and I’ve built out a super nice “one-sticking” stick with a scout on top and acquired a rappelling kit.
Now I’m waiting on my workhorse from EWO to arrive so I can start “one-sticking” with my Predator platform only. Next season I’ll be packing the Predator in the Predator pack and a lightweight fleece Fanny.
If you enjoy being Uber mobile and trying new things I would 100% recommend getting a saddle.
I’m 5-6 hours away so I’m likely no help in allowing you to test, but I’m sure there are some fellow saddle hunters nearby.
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