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Sitting.... My hips don't bend like that.

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Tknapp

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I am a leaner primarily because my hips don't let my legs close far enough for my knees to rest against the tree so I find my self straddling the tree or sitting sideways when I'm ready for a break from leaning. I'm 6'2" and 240 pounds. Does anybody else have this issue and how do you combat it?
 
I swap back and forth between leaning and sitting, normally sit when I don’t expect anything and lean when I do. A back band definitely helps and I usually straddle the tree as the 1-knee approach is uncomfortable.


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Tknapp said:
I am a leaner primarily because my hips don't let my legs close far enough for my knees to rest against the tree so I find my self straddling the tree or sitting sideways when I'm ready for a break from leaning. I'm 6'2" and 240 pounds. Does anybody else have this issue and how do you combat it?
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We are the same size and I am too a leaner but it’s very uncomfortable to push my knees together. I found a thread on here looking through older threads I’m going to do single web and OCB two squirrel steps and you can just lean your knees against the steps26AF06D3-A65E-49ED-AF72-82D4AAC835AF.jpeg
 
Tknapp said:
I am a leaner primarily because my hips don't let my legs close far enough for my knees to rest against the tree so I find my self straddling the tree or sitting sideways when I'm ready for a break from leaning. I'm 6'2" and 240 pounds. Does anybody else have this issue and how do you combat it?
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Some sit side saddle, some use a back strap as a secondary support strap and straddle the tree. Also some saddles squeeze your legs in more than others while in the seated position. I don’t have the issue you are describing but on small diameter trees, it’s not comfortable to sit knees together into the trees so I use a form cushion strapped to the tree and straddle it so there’s distance, a better angle and cushion
 
If possible, maybe consider hunting a tree with a branch over head. Play with a tether off that branch so your not getting pulled into the tree. It can hinder your shooting some. But might help relieve some pressure. Maybe add another bridge down low. Just for support while sitting. You may find you can get a half sit/lean. When my other bridge gets here I ordered I plan to do that. It will hinder movability around the tree for sure. But if it keeps your comfortable thru a long afternoon.
 
Lowg08 said:
We are the same size and I am too a leaner but it’s very uncomfortable to push my knees together. I found a thread on here looking through older threads I’m going to do single web and OCB two squirrel steps and you can just lean your knees against the steps
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This is such a simple idea I would have never thought of if you hadn't shared. Thanks!
 
Lowg08 said:
We are the same size and I am too a leaner but it’s very uncomfortable to push my knees together. I found a thread on here looking through older threads I’m going to do single web and OCB two squirrel steps and you can just lean your knees against the stepsView attachment 68717
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Still waiting for someone to come up with a funny name or acronym for me... :laughing:

How many one stickers also hunt from the one stick vs. carry a platform/ROS?

Like the title says, those of you that one stick up the tree - how many of you also hunt from the top of that stick, and how many also carry a separate platform/ring of steps to hunt from? (and as a followup, if you DO carry a separate platform, does your one stick have a platform or a step, or...
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DB4x4 said:
Still waiting for someone to come up with a funny name or acronym for me... :laughing:

How many one stickers also hunt from the one stick vs. carry a platform/ROS?

Like the title says, those of you that one stick up the tree - how many of you also hunt from the top of that stick, and how many also carry a separate platform/ring of steps to hunt from? (and as a followup, if you DO carry a separate platform, does your one stick have a platform or a step, or...
saddlehunter.com
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Yes. I could not go back and attach the link. I love this. I’m using it since I broke my leg. It will give a chance at sitting without having all
The pressure on my ankle
 
Lowg08 said:
We are the same size and I am too a leaner but it’s very uncomfortable to push my knees together. I found a thread on here looking through older threads I’m going to do single web and OCB two squirrel steps and you can just lean your knees against the stepsView attachment 68717
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One more win for a ROS lol
 
Lowg08 said:
Yes. I could not go back and attach the link. I love this. I’m using it since I broke my leg. It will give a chance at sitting without having all
The pressure on my ankle
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It makes a huge difference for me... Less strain on the knees, hips, legs, lower back, and allows you to air out the boys after a long sweaty walk into your spot. :tearsofjoy:

Nothing worse than coming home with "death diaper rash".
 
DB4x4 said:
It makes a huge difference for me... Less strain on the knees, hips, legs, lower back, and allows you to air out the boys after a long sweaty walk into your spot. :tearsofjoy:

Nothing worse than coming home with "death diaper rash".
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Have you shot a bow from that position
 

Rigid Backed Articulating Knee Pad - Part 1

I think every one of us have wished we could rest our knees against a flat pad instead of the curved tree. I wear knee pads and have no problem with them but it always seems like you have to keep tension on your legs to keep them together against the tree. Sometimes the knee pads tend to rotate...
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Rigid Backed Articulating Knee Pad - Part 2

Using the arrow shaft allowed me to slip the strap behind the shaft and it would allow the pad to pivot about the tree. I tried it out in a tree and it seems to work pretty good and is very comfortable but only hours on the stand will issue a verdict of if it's the hot setup or not.
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