LeanMachine
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Inspired by Ckossuth, like everyone else, i decided to tackle a saddle build. Like him, i am not new to sewing. I cut my teeth on sewing shelters and gear for backcountry hunts as well. Saddles have always interested me. I actually owned one of the originals but found it awkward. The newer designs definitely caught my eye. I have used a rock harness for a safety harness for years so i was already comfortable with the concept. I already had all of the materials on hand from other projects so i just went for it. I hated to look like a fan boy but i already had some kryptek cordura from a bino harness project and it was the only camo i had. The 2" webbing is the tree straps that come with the crappy free harness you get when you buy a treestand. I even left the buckle on for the waist belt. It is heavy and can jingle when putting it on but im cheap and it is effective. I just used SR buckles for the leg straps. I have a bunch from pack projects. No they aren't fall rated. But i can't imagine a scenario where load would be applied to them in a critical situation. Outside is 1000d. Inside is 500d. Thats what i had. I probably have 5 hours total build time in it. I have hunted in it for a total of close to 20 hours. I generally sit for 3.25 hours. I am very pleased with the comfort of it. It is definitely all about setup. You can definitely be uncomfortable. There is a learning curve. I am using a platform and would not do it any other way. No awkward shots for me. I just stand fully on the platform and turn if needed. I took a doe from it the evening of the 21st. Then another doe the morning of the 22nd. Our deer are fairly small here and this was not an old doe. Probably 2.5. Had 4 bucks check her trail after she was dead including this buck. He is not legal based on our antler restrictions and a wonky left side.
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