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New Gear Release 2022!

Zero One Actual said:
For all the new platforms that are being advertised from Tethrddddd, Latitude, Timber Ninja and others, has anyone actually been able to run a numbers comparison? I feel like this season will be an entirely new group of options. Weights, prices, etc? I’ve seen good platform comparison videos on YouTube but now those will be considered old. I’m having fear of missing out and may also post in the saddle hunter support thread to talk about how old and heavy and sad my one year old seeker is and how she needs to lose weight or she’s getting the boot (croc) out the door to the classifieds.
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If only there were a lighter sleeker Seeker coming out this year...
 
That angle at the end of the seeker platform in my mind puts you out there to far from the tree. Seems it would be easier to get picked off.
 
Me likey...... not as expensive as other good rain gear..... hunting blacktail in hawaii means I've spent some change on "good" rain jackets that ended up being "not so good".... I need a jacket that can handle pouring rain all day while still being quiet and durable to bush bust.... lately I've been running some Banded e-vent bibs and an e-vent jacket which has been working great when I need it.... only issue i have is dumping excessive heat as I need.... but I only bust out the bibs and jacket when it's horrible out and I need to stay overnight and be dry and warm (it drops to low 40s at night where I hunt) in the high altitude bogs you are guaranteed to get wet from head to toe, the trick is you just need to be warm while wet...a 2-3mm long sleeve neoprene surf top, fast drying pants, neoprene socks and tabis works great for active still hunting during rain in the bogs.
 
enkriss said:
That angle at the end of the seeker platform in my mind puts you out there to far from the tree. Seems it would be easier to get picked off.
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When I gave it a go, I did not like how far off the angle was from the tree. I like the idea just not the placement of where the bend started.
 
I like my Seeker just fine. Your supposed to be hiding behind the tree when a deer is within range anyways so I don't see how it has anything to do with getting picked off. Never got picked off once last season.
 
DroptineKrazy said:
I like my Seeker just fine. Your supposed to be hiding behind the tree when a deer is within range anyways so I don't see how it has anything to do with getting picked off. Never got picked off once last season.
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Oh is that what you are supposed to do?

What do you do when they approach from behind and you are caught off guard? The biggest disadvantage to a saddle is you have this big ole tree in front of you impeding your view and you are completely blind to your backside. That whole rubbish about keeping the tree between you and the deer is BS. That is where a treestand beats a saddle every time. The tree blocks the deers view to your back (blind side) with completely open vision in front.

You are also telling me you can lean there like that for hours on end staying completely still without any swaying or anything? The further you are from the the tree the longer the tether. The longer the tether the more you are likely to sway/move and the more movement you need to make to get a shot off.
 
I think I had 1 deer approach from behind me all last season out of maybe 60 or 70 deer I saw while hunting last year. Still a non issue imo. That one walked right under me and never knew I was there.
 
enkriss said:
Oh is that what you are supposed to do?

What do you do when they approach from behind and you are caught off guard? The biggest disadvantage to a saddle is you have this big ole tree in front of you impeding your view and you are completely blind to your backside. That whole rubbish about keeping the tree between you and the deer is BS. That is where a treestand beats a saddle every time. The tree blocks the deers view to your back (blind side) with completely open vision in front.

You are also telling me you can lean there like that for hours on end staying completely still without any swaying or anything? The further you are from the the tree the longer the tether. The longer the tether the more you are likely to sway/move and the more movement you need to make to get a shot off.
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Also what do you do when there are multiple deer on different sides?
 
John 35 said:
Also what do you do when there are multiple deer on different sides?
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First off I am very picky about the trees I hunt out of(usually hemlocks which have a lot of cover year round). I very seldom sit in a telephone pole type tree. I also usually am at least 20 ft. up if not a little higher but if I have multiple deer around me I am probably standing as close to the tree by then to blend in until I get a shot if I want to take a shot. I've been bow hunting for 44 years now and I have pretty much figured out what I can get away with and what I can't in a tree.
 
enkriss said:
That angle at the end of the seeker platform in my mind puts you out there to far from the tree. Seems it would be easier to get picked off.
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I don’t like the leaning angle platforms personally. I don’t think leaning out further from the tree is a direct correlation to being picked off either unless you’re moving around. I say that because leaning outward seems to more naturally mimic a branch. Rarely do branches only grow right up against a tree, often times the jut outward and it’s my opinion that starting your lean that far out would replicate a tree branch especially if you were wearing a leaf suit. My dislike for the angled platform are more that they take away from standing space and also because I’m more of a sitter, they don’t really do anything to help with my comfort.
 
enkriss said:
Oh is that what you are supposed to do?

What do you do when they approach from behind and you are caught off guard? The biggest disadvantage to a saddle is you have this big ole tree in front of you impeding your view and you are completely blind to your backside. That whole rubbish about keeping the tree between you and the deer is BS. That is where a treestand beats a saddle every time. The tree blocks the deers view to your back (blind side) with completely open vision in front.

You are also telling me you can lean there like that for hours on end staying completely still without any swaying or anything? The further you are from the the tree the longer the tether. The longer the tether the more you are likely to sway/move and the more movement you need to make to get a shot off.
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Couldn't have feasibly put it better as to why I hunt a treestand.
 
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