• The SH Membership has gone live. Only SH Members have access to post in the classifieds. All members can view the classifieds. Starting in 2020 only SH Members will be admitted to the annual hunting contest. Current members will need to follow these steps to upgrade: 1. Click on your username 2. Click on Account upgrades 3. Choose SH Member and purchase.
  • We've been working hard the past few weeks to come up with some big changes to our vendor policies to meet the changing needs of our community. Please see the new vendor rules here: Vendor Access Area Rules

Kestrel comfort

I never used knee pads because I just felt it was too much gear to put on. This year I have been using my XOP seat on the tree to put my knees against and it was great I alternated straddling tree and knees on the seat and was very comfortable with the kestrel, my first hunt was 5 hours.
 
d_rek said:
Honestly... I started with a trophyline, upgraded to an evolution, and now a Kestrel. The kestrel crushes them all.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
How small does it pack down to? I know my evolution isn't as packable as I would like it to be.

Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
 
I'm going to change a few things on mine but right now ropes and all rolled up about the size of a small roll of paper towels.
 
Mtnbowhunter said:
How small does it pack down to? I know my evolution isn't as packable as I would like it to be.

Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...

If you store your tree tether and linemans belt somewhere else it can be packed down quite small. Here it is next to a thermacell with only the bridge attached.

5d4e321bd2088546cc8a4235dd83aae3.jpg



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
Arkrider said:
Where can I find knee pads? Do you guys have any suggestions on brands?

Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
I bought Huskies from home Depot, gell filled with rubber on the front they don't make any noise on the tree. They are also black.

Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk
 
Just made a new thread on what I would consider the kestrel "break in" period: http://www.saddlehunter.com/community/index.php?threads/kestrel-break-in-period.4601/
Whether it was the saddle breaking in or my body still getting used to the new low profile, it took a little time to get fully 100% comfortable with everything I used to do. The only adjustment I had been trying to figure out was how to use a higher tether on large trees. I've been using a high tether again and couldn't be happier.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top