Do you need a platform? Is there a need for a ropeman on the tether? Any other things that are recommended for use
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Jx3 questions
- Thread starter Robertsj22
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@kyler1945 knows a little thing or two about the JX3. I think he has used one before.
@Nutterbuster
Did a really great review of one not to long ago.
Me personally, I would said, no platform is needed, just a ring of steps (ROS) or what ever foot rest you like. As far as your tether goes, for adjusting it. There are many options, but a ropeman is not required or needed, just a personal preference.
@Nutterbuster
Did a really great review of one not to long ago.
Me personally, I would said, no platform is needed, just a ring of steps (ROS) or what ever foot rest you like. As far as your tether goes, for adjusting it. There are many options, but a ropeman is not required or needed, just a personal preference.
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Nope
Nope
Some sort of hydration bladder pack is handy, but I've hunted without it. Depends on what you need to bring. Really, all you need to get hunting is something to climb the tree with and something to put your feet on. I've had comfortable hunts on the top of a helium stick.
You do not need a platform. I’ve hunted 8 to 10 hours on top of a muddy stick with one step on each side
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How do you slide out with the seat level? You just sit on top of it and lean back.
Is the seat level?
The only adjustment on the harness is to adjust angle of the back.
You level the seat by adjusting your tether connection point height, and/or the length of the fork.
Just change the height the fork hits the tree. I make minor changes throughout my sit like this for comfort. Push away from tree and raise the fork slightly to lean seat back or do the opposite to lean seat forward.
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Just don’t fall asleep with it not level. Particularly leaning back. You’ll be in for a real spook
I don’t change it to drastic angles. Just slight changes. Just moving the contact point an inch up or down can change the feel of it a good bit.
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In order to get it level l I have to lean back some and get the Y piece to bite. Thats hard sometimes because if I don't move right the Y will lose bite and it will jump down a bit from the tree. Not sure why I can't get my seat level.
Getting the seat level is a function of your tether connection height, and how long you have the fork extended. Tree angle plays a role to some extent, but it's pretty intuitive.
I personally set my tether as high as I can reach. I then adjust my friction hitch to place the seat at exactly the height from the bottom of my boots to the bottom of my leg just behind my knee. Then I put my feet where they'd spend most of their time, push back and let the fork all the way out. Then slide forward slowly until its most comfortable. Tighten the fork down. Takes about 20 seconds. I would loosen all straps and buckles enough to get situated so nothing is in a bind. Then once you've got the seat height set, get your seat back set. If you don't feel comfortable with everything adjusted loose, tighten it back up a little after you've gotten comfortable.
I have one hunt out of the jx3. And 6 practice sits. I have experienced this sensation myself. I would encourage you to watch the YouTube tutorial and just make sure you’re doing everything correctly. I find it useful to my hands behind my butt on the bottom seat and grip it as I position myself. I wouldn’t say I’m 100% comfortable, but the more time you put in. The more second nature it’ll become.