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

[kbetts]

I hunted out of mine for the first time yesterday. I climb with lwhc. Was comfy but i felt really weak at being able to get positioned for a shot behind me. I think id feel better with a rope bridge. Anyone gone to that? Anyone cut the leg straps off?

Need a ROS. Maneuverability was not an issue for me.

 

[muzzypower]

Need a ROS. Maneuverability was not an issue for me.

I have one. Forgot it lol

 

[muzzypower]

I did get picked off twice but u can be so still they lost interest. Biggest complaint i have w saddle hunting is bark in the eyes n how u lose so much height between tether n feet

 

[kbetts]

Set up, takedown was a breeze. I can do everything I can in a more minimalist saddle. Moving around is different, with the weight not on your feet. I could still stand and lean around for shots if necessary. Adding a layer was easy as well.

 

[kyler1945]

Set up, takedown was a breeze. I can do everything I can in a more minimalist saddle.

Good to hear

 

[jbogg]

Is there anything that can be removed from the JX3 to lighten it (tether and linemans excluded)? For example, if there no interest in the ability to sit on the ground could some components be removed?
Thanks.

I have been using the JX 3 Hybrid exclusively for three years. Crossbow, gun, short compound bow, are no problem. However, at 6’ 5” with a 32 inch drawlength shooting my 66 inch recurve is not doable out of the hybrid. Notice the guy in the video above is shooting all around the tree. However, all of his shots are either dead level, or uphill. None of his shots in his video show a steep downward angle which is much more typical while Treestand hunting. My typical hunting height is 15 to 20 feet. I am most comfortable with trad bow shots no further than 15 yards which means that’s usually going to be a steep downward angle. Due to the length of my bow there is no way to take a shot at anything that requires even a modest downward angle to shoot. if I was able to shoot a 56 or even 58 inch recurve this may not be an issue, but with Sasquatch arms it is what it is.

 

[kobudo]

I hunted out of mine for the first time yesterday. I climb with lwhc. Was comfy but i felt really weak at being able to get positioned for a shot behind me. I think id feel better with a rope bridge. Anyone gone to that? Anyone cut the leg straps off?

My saddle did not come with the factory bridge so I made a rope bridge for mine. The only thing that you have to be aware of is that the rope bridge can rotate a lot farther than the factory bridge so it can create some pucker factor when you are turning your hips left or right. It is easier to pee out of though, because you can rotate further. I did have another jx3 saddle that I sold that did have the factory bridge and I liked that you could not accidentally over rotate to one side.

The moral of my story is don't sell your jx3, because you're just going to go ahead and buy another one anyway.

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[Plebe]

... I think id feel better with a rope bridge. Anyone gone to that? ...

Someone surely has....

Adjustable JX3 Hybrid Bridge

Replace the stock bridge for full adjustability and less bulk. Click on link below for more info. https://youtu.be/7NpbJzOZhsk

rdaoutdoors.com

I can see the Wood Hunting Saddles open adjustable amsteel bridge as an option here too. Robert uses a Blakes hitch.

32" UHMPE - Adjustable Bridge

Standard Amsteel Bridge: 7" eye to double girth hitch attachment to bridge loops. 32" adjustability. Over 7000lbs of break strength. Open Adjustable Amsteel Bridge : 10" piece of 3/16 continuous loop, lightweight climbing carabiner, 32" adjustability, with 1 1/2 eye, adjusts via Blakes hitch...

woodhuntingsaddles.com

 

[kyler1945]

Yup. Good reminder you’ll be cleaning your britches if you use too long of a bridge. There’s no reason too. And it’s unsafe. If you’re not able to get your wits about you, or you’re a bit physically impaired, it might be hard to get back to square. The total movement of the bridge is captured for a reason.

Another reminder also that decisions on gear have been made on purpose by manufacturers. When you take matters into your own hands, remember that you may not have all the same information when making your decisions. This is a good example.

Quite honestly, if you can fit, and you’re willing to give up the offside shot, you don’t even need a bridge. I’ve hunted without a couple of times.

 

[kbetts]

Another night. Full 12 minute "fast" walk. Carried everything. Went out with two buddies....one mentioned how comfortable everything looked.

Didn't need the extra bolt pouch. It'll all fit in the Push pack. Not sure if it's the best option for a trad bow yet, but it's doable with some shifting. A compound would be cake. Really looking forward for gun season as it checks ALL the boxes.

I need a more compact ROS. I'm using old Ameristeps and they're bulky.

 

[kyler1945]

Another night. Full 12 minute "fast" walk. Carried everything. Went out with two buddies....one mentioned how comfortable everything looked.

Didn't need the extra bolt pouch. It'll all fit in the Push pack. Not sure if it's the best option for a trad bow yet, but it's doable with some shifting. A compound would be cake. Really looking forward for gun season as it checks ALL the boxes.

I need a more compact ROS. I'm using old Ameristeps and they're bulky.

 

[overspined]

With the ROS, I actually do fine with the top step (double step) of my sticks, then I just need 2 steps about 12” up on either side of tree. Puts me in a comfy sitting position with knees bent and comfy. Then you can push on them to turn or push out, and use the top step for stability. Works for me and super simple. I can’t remember the company name but the dude makes em out of kydex, and 2 with the cam strap is all it takes.

 

[okccj]

How many of you guys have shot a deer out of the jx3 to your weak side?

 

[kyler1945]

How many of you guys have shot a deer out of the jx3 to your weak side?

Multiple times. And a couple out of the web.

 

[okccj]

Multiple times. And a couple out of the web.

What's your approach to shooting to the weak side?

 

[kyler1945]

What's your approach to shooting to the weak side?

Same as normal saddle. Hard to type. I’ll see if I can do a video

 

[okccj]

Is it possible to keep the bridge attached around one's waist with the JX3 folded up in the transport position? I assume this would require an adjustable bridge.
This would avoid hooking bridge up at height and having to stuff it behind you for transport.
Maybe this could replace the waist belt. Of course this would simply be a belt for stability not something that would aid in heavy load hauling.

 

[five]

Everything I've attempted to share with folks over the last few years, condensed into a simple, well spoken instructional video. Props to that fella.

Everyone wants to compare it to something, with the idea that it is comparable. It's not. It's a different thing. And needs to be considered that way.

Once you've taken that framework on board, it starts to make a lot more sense.

He is on the site @AJ Wright and has some great tutorials out there. Thanks for posting this one, I had not seen it. I was really digging the taj mahal telephone pole that he has installed.

 

[kyler1945]

Is it possible to keep the bridge attached around one's waist with the JX3 folded up in the transport position? I assume this would require an adjustable bridge.
This would avoid hooking bridge up at height and having to stuff it behind you for transport.
Maybe this could replace the waist belt. Of course this would simply be a belt for stability not something that would aid in heavy load hauling.

I can and do leave it hooked up for climb. If you’re on the thinner side you should be able to as well. May not work for bigger folks.

An adjustable bridge would also work, just remember, you only need about a 6” bridge. Get much longer and you may over rotate!

 

[five]

What's your approach to shooting to the weak side?

This is probably worth watching if you haven't seen it.