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Standoff for saddle - Any ideas?

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Homey16

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Hi folks. I'm a first-timer with a tree saddle (Aerohunter Kestrel) this year. I mostly love it, but I have a hard time getting comfortable for long sits. The saddle itself is fine, but my knees/thighs/ankles get sore in the sitting position (I have knee pads, its not that) due to the pressure thought my legs to the tree, and having to keep my knees so close together (I'm not a small guy). I was wondering if any of you have developed, or have ideas for, a standoff system to attach to the saddle so I don't have use my knees on the tree (kind of like the JX3)?

Thanks

John
 
I've been trying to diy some kind of standoff for where the tether comes off the tree, just a couple inches would be nice in some cases.
 
You can diy a preacher seat, buy a guidos web, a jx3 hybrid, possibly modify a tree suit.. I think you really need a solid seat in order to have some type of stand off

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Homey16 said:
Hi folks. I'm a first-timer with a tree saddle (Aerohunter Kestrel) this year. I mostly love it, but I have a hard time getting comfortable for long sits. The saddle itself is fine, but my knees/thighs/ankles get sore in the sitting position (I have knee pads, its not that) due to the pressure thought my legs to the tree, and having to keep my knees so close together (I'm not a small guy). I was wondering if any of you have developed, or have ideas for, a standoff system to attach to the saddle so I don't have use my knees on the tree (kind of like the JX3)?

Thanks

John
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I turn my body 90 degrees and just hang from my saddle with my shoulder toughing the tree. I rest my feet on my platform but most my body weight is saddle hang. I pull the saddle down some to take away the pinch and through on the back band and its super comfortable.
 
Gamover06 said:
I turn my body 90 degrees and just hang from my saddle with my shoulder toughing the tree. I rest my feet on my platform but most my body weight is saddle hang. I pull the saddle down some to take away the pinch and through on the back band and its super comfortable.
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And that my friend is how you wake up well rested at 25 feet up....
 
I used this with my Trophyline Saddle....

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You could do all that. You could come up with a pvc bridge spreader with kickstand built in it would be tacky and a pita but it would offer an immediate solution. Or you could stick with it and play with different adjustments. You’ll also get into saddle shape while learning how to adjust everything.
 
Is the problem the pressure on you knees from the tree, or is the problem holding your legs together while sitting? I had the same problem, but figured out the problem was my knees slowly sliding across the bark while trying to hold my legs together. So, I just put my back band under my legs right above the back of the knees and that solved the issue. Keeps the knees together and provides support while sitting.
 
I've been thinking of this too... my idea for any of you that are good at sewing. Have a small closed foam pad about 4 inches wide that clips or is sewn into the top back side of the saddle and runs under your sits bones and attaches to the front of the saddle between your legs with a webbing attachment for the standoff. That way something semi rigid (think tailbone pad in football) to attach the standoff.
 
Homey16 said:
Hi folks. I'm a first-timer with a tree saddle (Aerohunter Kestrel) this year. I mostly love it, but I have a hard time getting comfortable for long sits. The saddle itself is fine, but my knees/thighs/ankles get sore in the sitting position (I have knee pads, its not that) due to the pressure thought my legs to the tree, and having to keep my knees so close together (I'm not a small guy). I was wondering if any of you have developed, or have ideas for, a standoff system to attach to the saddle so I don't have use my knees on the tree (kind of like the JX3)?

Thanks

John
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What kind of platform are you hunting from? Your issue is the reason I prefer a ros. I like one leg to the side, one knee on the tree or both feet on a step leaning back. Sometimes I will hang to one side, tuck a knee up so my shin is on the tree with one foot on a step. Mix it up to keep yourself from cramping or getting sore. When I tried a platform I felt cramped, got sore ankles and just didn’t feel like I had too many options to adjust positions.

I picture a piece of pvc with a foot on one end like the rubber on the bottom of an extension ladder. Another piece of pvc that slips into a sewn pocket on the bottom of the saddle. These two pieces slide together, one inside the other, with holes drilled for a pin to adjust the length of extension.


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Some have used a loop of webbing just below the knee that limits how far your knees can spread and then rest that taught strap against the tree. Though I've never tried it myself it seems like it would have a similar effect as your standoff idea.
 
Chistavocat said:
What kind of platform are you hunting from? Your issue is the reason I prefer a ros. I like one leg to the side, one knee on the tree or both feet on a step leaning back. Sometimes I will hang to one side, tuck a knee up so my shin is on the tree with one foot on a step. Mix it up to keep yourself from cramping or getting sore. When I tried a platform I felt cramped, got sore ankles and just didn’t feel like I had too many options to adjust positions.

I picture a piece of pvc with a foot on one end like the rubber on the bottom of an extension ladder. Another piece of pvc that slips into a sewn pocket on the bottom of the saddle. These two pieces slide together, one inside the other, with holes drilled for a pin to adjust the length of extension.


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I was never that comfortable on a platform. Went to a ring of steps on an ocb and couldn’t be happier. Also a ring of steps isn’t that hard to shoot off of. It’s about practicing so you don’t have to figure out how to get into position when the shot presents itself.
 
The best thing I have found for comfort is to add 2 Cranford 't-steps' for your knees to go against - put them at 3 and 9 o'clock....My friend buckhunter here on saddlehunter gave me the idea....Here's a pic:
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EricS said:
You could do all that. You could come up with a pvc bridge spreader with kickstand built in it would be tacky and a pita but it would offer an immediate solution. Or you could stick with it and play with different adjustments. You’ll also get into saddle shape while learning how to adjust everything.
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What he said. Little adjustments make a huge difference. For example, getting lower with your butt takes pressure off the knees when jamming them into the tree. Getting in a higher position takes pressure off your butt and usually the hips. Better for leaning but not for sitting.
 
Chistavocat said:
What kind of platform are you hunting from? Your issue is the reason I prefer a ros. I like one leg to the side, one knee on the tree or both feet on a step leaning back. Sometimes I will hang to one side, tuck a knee up so my shin is on the tree with one foot on a step. Mix it up to keep yourself from cramping or getting sore. When I tried a platform I felt cramped, got sore ankles and just didn’t feel like I had too many options to adjust positions.

I picture a piece of pvc with a foot on one end like the rubber on the bottom of an extension ladder. Another piece of pvc that slips into a sewn pocket on the bottom of the saddle. These two pieces slide together, one inside the other, with holes drilled for a pin to adjust the length of extension.


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I'm using a DIY platform made from the seat frame of a hang-on, some framing plywood and "grass" outdoor carpet. I've tried ROS at home, but don't really like them due to pressure on the feet (maybe with more practice/use?). I prefer to sit than lean because I fee like it reduces my profile, so less likely to get busted.
 
Longbowwally said:
The best thing I have found for comfort is to add 2 Cranford 't-steps' for your knees to go against - put them at 3 and 9 o'clock....My friend buckhunter here on saddlehunter gave me the idea....Here's a pic:
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I really like this idea, since most of the discomfort seems to come from trying to keep my knees together (I guess I could look for larger trees too...)
 
always89y said:
Is the problem the pressure on you knees from the tree, or is the problem holding your legs together while sitting? I had the same problem, but figured out the problem was my knees slowly sliding across the bark while trying to hold my legs together. So, I just put my back band under my legs right above the back of the knees and that solved the issue. Keeps the knees together and provides support while sitting.
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Yeah, its more about keeping my legs together. Ill give this a shot
 
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