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Movement

Those who wear need pads.
Do you wear them in or pack them?
I went minimalist mid season and have enjoyed my hunts more not packing a bunch of stuff.
 
useyourbow said:
Those who wear need pads.
Do you wear them in or pack them?
I went minimalist mid season and have enjoyed my hunts more not packing a bunch of stuff.
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I pack them in and also don't wear my saddle in but keep it in a mesh sack either in the pack or strapped to the outside.

I don't like all that stuff hanging off me or getting in the way of my backpack waist belt. I'm like this even on short walks in, but this preference started when I was walking up to an hour in.

I don't need the knee pads to climb, so I just put them on once I'm in the tree and all set. I know this causes slightly more movement in the tree, but it's not too bad.
 
I picked up a pair of Kings Camp Preacher pants (on sale) with the built in knee pads. I hated the way strap on knee pad straps felt and moved around. Don't know these are there until I need them. They have become my go to hunting pants until it gets down to the low 30's.
 
If at all possible I will climb a double or triple trunk tree and lean against a trunk I am not attached too. I also find it easier for me to stay comfortable longer leaning in a single trunk tree if I am on my mission rather than a stand. But if I am going to hunt longer than 4 hours I prefer the stand to be able to turn around and sit down.
 
Not at all when I am locked in.

There are some days I just don't have it though.

I always have stood/leaned most of the time. Even in my climber days. Often lean up against the tree. I like staying tight to the tree, I think it helps with not getting picked out.

It depends what I can get away with. Cover is a factor. Noise is another big one. Crunchy leaves where you can hear anything within 200 yards, you can get away with a lot. Sitting in a telelphone pole in late season with wet leaves, you better make like a statue or you are wasting your time.
 
I'm pretty new to saddle hunting, what I've noticed is I move a lot for the first hour or so, until I get "settled in". I use a platform and alternate sitting/standing. When I stand, I find myself swaying a bit. I use the back band and if I can get dialed in with it I can usually sit still much longer.

Fortunately I hunt in some thick stuff most of the time so the cover conceals my sin pretty well.
 
Come to the light, the JX3 tree saddle light..............
Don't be afraid, you will sit from dark to dark very comfortably, no fidgeting, be able to snooze when you want, no dreaded hip pinch, no back aches, you can shoot 360° around the tree with any weapon, bow or gun, no weak side shot.
No platform required, only a ROS, or a JX3 wide top climbing stick, no sore feet, no knee pads required, no sore knees, no tired legs from leaning as you can sit all day, built in pack frame for carrying all your needs. No getting into “saddle shape” as your Lazy Boy at home does it for you. Buy once, cry once.
Come to the light, the JX3 light...........
 
JC3 said:
Come to the light, the JX3 tree saddle light..............
Don't be afraid, you will sit from dark to dark very comfortably, no fidgeting, be able to snooze when you want, no dreaded hip pinch, no back aches, you can shoot 360° around the tree with any weapon, bow or gun, no weak side shot.
No platform required, only a ROS, or a JX3 wide top climbing stick, no sore feet, no knee pads required, no sore knees, no tired legs from leaning as you can sit all day, built in pack frame for carrying all your needs. No getting into “saddle shape” as your Lazy Boy at home does it for you. Buy once, cry once.
Come to the light, the JX3 light...........
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I just watched a video on that - dang it that looks awesome!
 
JC3 said:
Come to the light, the JX3 tree saddle light..............
Don't be afraid, you will sit from dark to dark very comfortably, no fidgeting, be able to snooze when you want, no dreaded hip pinch, no back aches, you can shoot 360° around the tree with any weapon, bow or gun, no weak side shot.
No platform required, only a ROS, or a JX3 wide top climbing stick, no sore feet, no knee pads required, no sore knees, no tired legs from leaning as you can sit all day, built in pack frame for carrying all your needs. No getting into “saddle shape” as your Lazy Boy at home does it for you. Buy once, cry once.
Come to the light, the JX3 light...........
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At 13lbs without sticks might as well carry a climber.
 
useyourbow said:
Those who wear need pads.
Do you wear them in or pack them?
I went minimalist mid season and have enjoyed my hunts more not packing a bunch of stuff.
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I carry them in with everything else in my pack and put them on at the tree.
 
useyourbow said:
How much do you move when up a tree? I am 61 and although i have figured out the saddle comfort element my legs and feet go to hurting pretty quick into the hunt.
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Movement in the tree was what got me out of the saddle for a while. Then I found the JX3. Multiple problems solved.
 
I wear cheap foam Walmart knee pads. Swapped out the Velcro with clips. I love them and actually like wearing them…..I hardly notice them. Im about 60/40 leaner and wear them if I remember to put them on.
 
bfriendly said:
I wear cheap foam Walmart knee pads. Swapped out the Velcro with clips. I love them and actually like wearing them…..I hardly notice them. Im about 60/40 leaner and wear them if I remember to put them on.
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That’s exactly what I did as well. Although I also covered them in duck tape because the bark was slowly damaging them. I’ll hang hang my back pack in front of me at knee level if I want even more padding.
 
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