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My Feet Hurt

Gator said:
I have same issue with foot pain. I can't stand sititng in a saddle which is the only thing that helps me. Unfortunately I have no solution for you but have been considering attaching some anti-fatigue type mat to my platform. Just got some new boots to try as well as I normally use Lacrosse rubber boots
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I've mentioned before that I like the idea of an angled "ramp" for foot relief on the tree side of my platform. Could be like the @Weldabeast soft saddle platform or a plastic skeleton with a little give like the Pursuit platform.

I used my cut down LW Sit and Climb platform this past weekend and the cross member allowed me to rest my feet in a leaning position and it did relieve pressure (and my feet seemed to warm up some too).

But for OP, with knee and feet issues, something like the JX3 or a comfy stand with foot rests might be best.
 
Plebe said:
I've mentioned before that I like the idea of an angled "ramp" for foot relief on the tree side of my platform. Could be like the @Weldabeast soft saddle platform or a plastic skeleton with a little give like the Pursuit platform.

I used my cut down LW Sit and Climb platform this past weekend and the cross member allowed me to rest my feet in a leaning position and it did relieve pressure (and my feet seemed to warm up some too).

But for OP, with knee and feet issues, something like the JX3 or a comfy stand with foot rests might be best.
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Never tried it, but I've seen some people put a step or small-ish platform at the top of their platform stick. Like a second, smaller platform, so they can have their feet at different levels and subtly switch their weight between their feet. Might be an additional option for you.
 
Iron_llama said:
Never tried it, but I've seen some people put a step or small-ish platform at the top of their platform stick. Like a second, smaller platform, so they can have their feet at different levels and subtly switch their weight between their feet. Might be an additional option for you.
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I'm sure that helps.

Here's a pic of me relaxing in my climbing platform. This footing option made the hunt more comfortable.

(Ignore the knee rest, I don't normally use one so I forgot to pack what I've got. My brother handed me this pad from a tree seat before we hiked in...I ended up using my Kifaru pack as a knee rest and it was awesome actually...the bigger platform offers ample space to keep the bag in front of you without it getting in the way).



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It's too bad nobody makes some "pedal" like footrests that you could attach to the platform post or something. Like flip up/down "ears". Kinda like the footrests guys mount on their motorcycles forward of their main foot pegs.
 
HeyBoom32 said:
It's too bad nobody makes some "pedal" like footrests that you could attach to the platform post or something. Like flip up/down "ears". Kinda like the footrests guys mount on their motorcycles forward of their main foot pegs.
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Now there's a thought. I've got these on my Vstrom:

Highway pegs for DL650/DL1000 Vstrom.

This highway peg is for the DL1000 2014+ due to the engine guards being wider and needing more clearance. These highway pegs are made from one-inch lightweight steel base tube. They are designed to fit to the front of the Adventure MotoStuff Skid Plate
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Someone could make a shorter crossbar and attach some cruiser-style folding footboards. Might be a bit heavy, but alleviating foot pain might be worth a pound or two.
 
 
@fairchild added a rod across his Ambush post. I was a bit doubtful of it in some respects, but maybe shouldn't have been.

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I’m thinking I should definitely do this for leaning comfort. It doesn’t get in the way of anything as far as I can tell I milled it out 1/4” deep and 3/4” wide to fit snug over the post.
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Ah.. very similar. I wonder how it worked out for him? Did he ever add any feedback?
 
It positions your foot at that natural angle with very little pressure on your heels or balls of your feet. The closer your feet are to the tree, the less pressure you will feel in your feet/legs/hips.
Compared to the angled front of the Cruzr platform, this is much better for me. Compared to no angle at all, this is a no brainer.
 
HeyBoom32 said:
I might be alone in this, but when I'm up in my saddle, my feet start hurting not long after. The boots I've been wearing are Danner Pronghorns, either 400gr or 1000gr depending on the temps. They're a hard sole, work boot type boot, but my dogs start barking within an hour of being in the saddle. I find myself sitting more than I probably should, which brings up another problem, knee pain. I've had 5 surgeries on my right knee so it's a little sensitive you might say. I'm using Trophyline knee pads, which I don't have any complaints about. I almost need some type of padding or rubber on my platform.. or some padded slip-ons over my boots. Anyone else struggle with this?
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A couple of things to consider.
A platform with an angled front - seeker or mini seeker. Might help with some relief on pressure on the bottom of your feet, or spread the weight over a greater distance. (Probably more applicable if you are a leaner.)
Adding 2 steps - one on each side of your platform. This can be done using a separate ROS, or adding the steps to the cam buckle you use for your platform. (Maybe try wider steps, such as treehopper) Gives you another method to place your feet, potentially reducing fatigue of being in the same position the entire time.
A backband - may help reduce some pressure on your feet. Probably not much, nor as effective as the two other ideas above.
 
If your feet hurt from posting up on the edge of the platform try a full shank boot. The pronghorn is not very stiff and will flex over the edge. Insoles will help a little and probably be the cheapest route. A full shank boot will not allow the flex and keep for foot flat. I wear my kennetreks until the temps get too low. They are extremely stiff but by far my most comfortable boot.
 
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HeyBoom32 said:
I might be alone in this, but when I'm up in my saddle, my feet start hurting not long after. The boots I've been wearing are Danner Pronghorns, either 400gr or 1000gr depending on the temps. They're a hard sole, work boot type boot, but my dogs start barking within an hour of being in the saddle. I find myself sitting more than I probably should, which brings up another problem, knee pain. I've had 5 surgeries on my right knee so it's a little sensitive you might say. I'm using Trophyline knee pads, which I don't have any complaints about. I almost need some type of padding or rubber on my platform.. or some padded slip-ons over my boots. Anyone else struggle with this?
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I've had a rubber floor mat material on my CF Platform for the last 2 seasons and just tried a metal one recently and wow I was uncomfortable..., the foam mat makes all the difference in the world!
 
Plebe said:
@fairchild added a rod across his Ambush post. I was a bit doubtful of it in some respects, but maybe shouldn't have been.

Ambush mod

I’m thinking I should definitely do this for leaning comfort. It doesn’t get in the way of anything as far as I can tell I milled it out 1/4” deep and 3/4” wide to fit snug over the post.
saddlehunter.com

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Oh wow, never saw this before! Looks like I'm not the only one.... I've had this on my CF one and it is a great option to give your feet different resting positions!
 
HeyBoom32 said:
I might be alone in this, but when I'm up in my saddle, my feet start hurting not long after. The boots I've been wearing are Danner Pronghorns, either 400gr or 1000gr depending on the temps. They're a hard sole, work boot type boot, but my dogs start barking within an hour of being in the saddle. I find myself sitting more than I probably should, which brings up another problem, knee pain. I've had 5 surgeries on my right knee so it's a little sensitive you might say. I'm using Trophyline knee pads, which I don't have any complaints about. I almost need some type of padding or rubber on my platform.. or some padded slip-ons over my boots. Anyone else struggle with this?
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Good advice here, but I'd also play with tether position and length.

How's your thigh to tree angle? when I put knees to tree, I like a 45 degree angle. This spreads the force between feet, knees, and saddles pretty well. The angle when I stand to lean is also good for comfort with this setup, especially if you angle the platform down.

If you tether is so long that your thighs are closer to a 90 to the tree, then you're taking most of the force on your saddle and knees.
 
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