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Lunardriven1

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Hello,

Looking to make the transition from hang on to saddle. Sick of being out of gas by the time I get to my spot. Especially, in the early season! Hunted the ground two times already this season to avoid exacerbating injuries that would keep me out of the game this season. Stumbled across the saddle thing recently. Motivated to learn! I always had the impression the saddle is improvised tree climbing equipment and not safe. Watched the videos on the web and have been sold on the safety, versatility, and obviously the weight factor. This forum has great information. I have a good idea what I want to purchase (Kestrel-aeroflex). Feel free to give me the pros and cons if you have this saddle.

I know this is a terrible time to ask with Bow season upon us, but anyone in the NC Triangle area willing to meet and review their gear set up it would be greatly appreciated. I don't want to purchase a saddle sight-unseen, which wouldn't be my first time making a leap on gear. Just prefer to do some due diligence on this method and ask some questions.

I hunt Jordan Lake area just about every Sat am and some evenings during the week. If anyone in the area is planning to hunt and has some time in between sits or on a non-hunting Sunday (I know! no hunting on Sunday in NC!-Cmon man).

Thanks all! Be safe out there and up there!
 
Welcome from Maryland! One thing you’ll find about saddle hunters, most will go out of their way to show you gear or help you get setup. Check the map.
 
Welcome! I work in downtown Raleigh, I have a Trophyline Ambush Pro Saddle, Wild Edge steps, and a Mission Platform I can show you sometime.
I have been trying to figure out Jordan Lake a bit.
I think I really need to get a boat to hit the landlocked areas you cannot access easily by car.
 
cartman said:
Welcome! I work in downtown Raleigh, I have a Trophyline Ambush Pro Saddle, Wild Edge steps, and a Mission Platform I can show you sometime.
I have been trying to figure out Jordan Lake a bit.
I think I really need to get a boat to hit the landlocked areas you cannot access easily by car.
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Sounds good! A boat or kayak could provide an advantage. I have been hunting the area since I moved here about 3 years ago. I keep getting busted or the shots are too far, etc.....You know the deal. I got busted on the opener. I was on the ground though. Too lazy to carry my stand in with the heat. They are out there though. Let me know when you plan to head to JGL. I am not far from the JGL's and would like to see how you set up and ask some questions. Thanks
 
Welcome from Winston Salem, NC! I have about 3-4 different saddle options, 3-4 sticks/WE steps, and a mission platform that you are welcome to try sometime. Maybe the guys in this thread/eastern NC area could plan a meetup again. I’m sure we have lots of different gear/techniques!
 
Welcome Denver NC. I got a couple you can try out. I would like to come up that way a hunt. Would like to come this weekend, but i pulled the short straw on working this weekend. Maybe next weekend??
 
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