Hi guys. Long time Hunter here in S.E. Michigan. I have been watching The Hunting Public you tube channel and that got me following the hunting beast some, DIY sportsman to name a few. I came to the conclusion I dont want to hunt from a fixed ladder stand any more. I love the stealth and almost unlimited options a saddle brings. Even if I only hunt the same farm I have access to, or at the end of the season I started to check out some public areas to see what's there. So that's where I am at. Now I just need to pick out a saddle. I narrowed it down to 3. I think all are a good option. Not sure how many other options there are.
-kestrel flex
-tethrd mantis
-JX3 hybrid
I like the hybrid cause you can use it as a seat on the ground. One unit. Multi purpose. Not sure how much I would really use it if you have the option to easily get up the tree.
The flex seems like a can't go wrong pick as well. Haven't found anyone to say a bad thing about it.
Last was kinda the mantis. I looked a little to simple. But thenTethrd annoucned the Phantom. I think they may have just pulled out front. I like the options to be able to adjust my angle a little bit for a long sit.
Now as for me. I'm 6' and 265. Im an Electrician so harness are nothing new and climbing up things. I just want to make sure I get the right set up for comfort.
My second purchase I think will be for some climbing sticks. I think will be the best way to go for me. I like the helium sticks. But they say for a 9" tree of less. Can anyone confirm this? I see there are tons of mods out there people can do. I have more to look up on this.
So any input would be great. If anyone lives near by and wants to let me try there saddle let me know. Or climbing sticks for that fact. I see Tethrd has a free demo in March coming to Lansing at one of the outdoor shows. I will probably try to check that out.
Thanks again.
-kestrel flex
-tethrd mantis
-JX3 hybrid
I like the hybrid cause you can use it as a seat on the ground. One unit. Multi purpose. Not sure how much I would really use it if you have the option to easily get up the tree.
The flex seems like a can't go wrong pick as well. Haven't found anyone to say a bad thing about it.
Last was kinda the mantis. I looked a little to simple. But thenTethrd annoucned the Phantom. I think they may have just pulled out front. I like the options to be able to adjust my angle a little bit for a long sit.
Now as for me. I'm 6' and 265. Im an Electrician so harness are nothing new and climbing up things. I just want to make sure I get the right set up for comfort.
My second purchase I think will be for some climbing sticks. I think will be the best way to go for me. I like the helium sticks. But they say for a 9" tree of less. Can anyone confirm this? I see there are tons of mods out there people can do. I have more to look up on this.
So any input would be great. If anyone lives near by and wants to let me try there saddle let me know. Or climbing sticks for that fact. I see Tethrd has a free demo in March coming to Lansing at one of the outdoor shows. I will probably try to check that out.
Thanks again.