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It's just...a little crush... - Review of the JX3 Hybrid Saddle

Vtbow said:
I've been shooting my 64" brown recluse out of a guidos for the last couple seasons l, and my asbell bighorn 60" out of it this year. I just got a jx3 last month and expect it to be similar. No problem with theguidos, especially if you have practiced sitting shots in the past. Just like shooting sitting on the nifty seat.

There's a couple good videos of shooting a stick bow out of a guidos on youtube.
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Thank you, I thought it shouldn't be a problem, wouldn't want to find out I was wrong after ordering one though.
 
Phopkins said:
Thank you, I thought it shouldn't be a problem, wouldn't want to find out I was wrong after ordering one though.
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@kyler1945 did a great video about using a shorter bridge setup if you feel it's in the way depending on your height. But if you can shoot sitting and aren't over bowing yourself, you should be all set!
 
Ok, so JX3 users in the NE, or cold areas that have used a guidos in the past, I've got a question for ya:

I played with the jx3 in mid 20 degree weather with 10-20mph winds the other day. Pretty standard temps and conditions for hunting here in VT. The JX3 was super comfy, but COLD. I could feel the wind on my back and A$$. IT was night and day between the warmth of the guidos. I expected to have to layer up a little more, but not necessarily this polar opposite. Anyone else in cold weather areas that use both feel like this is a trade off? The linemans loop and overall design is more slick than the guidos, but if I'm not warm, I cant sit still, and I cant sit all day....I"ve barely had to pack in any clothes n the past other than a puffy vest or micro puff jacket, but am worried I might have to pack more in as I would sweat my but off with too many layers on in the walk in....

hmm...
 
Yeah, I was thinking more like an insulated inset made from a sleeping pad that could be slipped into the inside of the seat and pack from form the bottom/back. I"m just trying to figure out if it is worht the effort, or I should just keep my guidos for the cold weather and jx3 for early season...I"m really trying to get down to 1 system though...
 
I quit hunting in December and never hunted in super cold weather this year: 15 degrees F with wind.
My heated vest with my heavy merino and my first lite jacket and bibs always kept me warm.



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Ontariofarmer said:
I quit hunting in December and never hunted in super cold weather this year: 15 degrees F with wind.
My heated vest with my heavy merino and my first lite jacket and bibs always kept me warm.



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SO pretty much just dress much warmer in general? I haven't had to wear my bibs since I'v gone to saddle hunting...treestand, all the time...
 
Vtbow said:
Yeah, I was thinking more like an insulated inset made from a sleeping pad that could be slipped into the inside of the seat and pack from form the bottom/back. I"m just trying to figure out if it is worht the effort, or I should just keep my guidos for the cold weather and jx3 for early season...I"m really trying to get down to 1 system though...
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For the same reasons mentioned, I had this under me late season, kinda floating on the seat but anchored to the JX3 with shock cord. I tested with and without it, and it was absolutely much warmer sitting on this layer of foam. Alternately you could pack in a folded piece of polar fleece and put it under you and it would probably do some good. One of the things I actually like about a summit climber is they’re warm because your entire backside has an inch of foam (the seat). I do think the saddles / JX3 are colder. I have not noticed an issue with my back, but this definitely solved heat lost via rear end.
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Here's the one I used. Keeps your back and bottom toasty.

Jx3 Seat and Back warmer

Not that the jx3 needs much improvement, but I definitely wanted a bit of insulation between me and the webbing on the seat and backrest for cold weather hunts. Been doing the same for stand hunting and it's worked great for many years. $25 for this thermaseat two person ladder stand cushion...
www.saddlehunter.com

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GTel said:
Here's the one I used. Keeps your back and bottom toasty.

Jx3 Seat and Back warmer

Not that the jx3 needs much improvement, but I definitely wanted a bit of insulation between me and the webbing on the seat and backrest for cold weather hunts. Been doing the same for stand hunting and it's worked great for many years. $25 for this thermaseat two person ladder stand cushion...
www.saddlehunter.com

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Thanks!
 
And any type of closed cell foam will work better than fleece, down, etc because even when compressed, the air inside the cells isn't released/exchanged, so it stays warm. When I'm doing ground level testing indoors, the thermaseat actually gets so warm to the touch that I need to remove it.

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Hawkeye Bowhunter said:
Has anyone tried DRT with the JX3? I also posted this ? on a different thread. My apologies if I breached protocol or offended anyone. Just trying to get my saddle use figured out.
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I'm curious about this as well. My JX3 should be here mid February.

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I have done SRT once with it so I do not see why it would not work. A little different action with the body.
 
Hawkeye Bowhunter said:
Has anyone tried DRT with the JX3? I also posted this ? on a different thread. My apologies if I breached protocol or offended anyone. Just trying to get my saddle use figured out.
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Someone in the New York Saddle hunters FB group posted a video the other day of doing it. They said it worked great. The video was filmed at night and hard to see much detail. They were going to post a better video later but I haven't come across it. They were using the stock bridge and as expected its a little long to be ideal. I think the JX3 with the DRT foot loop method they have been showing on their page would be a good combo. Check out that group if you're a big fan of DRT.
 
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