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Swing seat with pictures
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Zddog
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Hey Jeff thanks for the information regarding the hard seat. I've been looking to build or find one similar to this to reduce hip pinch. I don't trust myself from a safety standpoint so I think I'll utilize my trophyline treesaddle for extra contact point.
I know you were saying in one of your post of trying to make a more comfortable seat have you tried putting a cushion on the wooden seat?
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I know you were saying in one of your post of trying to make a more comfortable seat have you tried putting a cushion on the wooden seat?
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Scott F
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I have one that has some closed cell foam glued to the base, That stand is made from 3/4" plywood.
The one that I used last year was 1/2" plywood and had no padding. I brought a piece of foam from a garden center for kneeling and it worked well. Really though, you don't need padding unless you are planning on a multiple hour sit, or if it is cold.
I'll probably used my newest sewn saddle this year first, then one of my hard based saddles if I need to be more comfortable.
In truth, I was just informed this week that I have a spinal surgery planned for 13 September, I think this entire hunting season is shot...
Not very happy, but hoping for a decent outcome post surgery. To make matters worse, I have NEVER shot my hunting recurve as well as I have been shooting it.
The one that I used last year was 1/2" plywood and had no padding. I brought a piece of foam from a garden center for kneeling and it worked well. Really though, you don't need padding unless you are planning on a multiple hour sit, or if it is cold.
I'll probably used my newest sewn saddle this year first, then one of my hard based saddles if I need to be more comfortable.
In truth, I was just informed this week that I have a spinal surgery planned for 13 September, I think this entire hunting season is shot...
Not very happy, but hoping for a decent outcome post surgery. To make matters worse, I have NEVER shot my hunting recurve as well as I have been shooting it.
Zddog
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Oh man that stinks. Sorry to hear that. Hopefully you'll be able to get the late season in.
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Scott F
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The procedure is called a TLIF, it fuses my L4-L5 with some hardware. I'm out for the season.
Maybe I need to buy a 20 ga or maybe even a 410 and head out there with some slugs in the late season instead of launching arrows this year?
Maybe I need to buy a 20 ga or maybe even a 410 and head out there with some slugs in the late season instead of launching arrows this year?
essdub
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I hope you recover quickly.
That's a downer for sure.
Good bless
That's a downer for sure.
Good bless
Scott F said:
Not sure how I missed this. That's a bummer! But look at it as you are sacrificing hunting time this year to get your body in better shape for future hunting
Best of luck!
Scott F
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It's all good, thanks for the well wishes.
True, I will miss the season, but look at it this way - I'll have an entire 'season' to devote to reading every post on this forum!
True, I will miss the season, but look at it this way - I'll have an entire 'season' to devote to reading every post on this forum!
Scott F said:
And I suspect you will at least be able to be active in your workshop working on ideas before you're in a tree again too lol
Older thread, but for anyone looking for a high-quality alternative for a hard seat, this product looks promising:
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Diamond-Bosuns-Chair/dp/B002IAFC3U
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Diamond-Bosuns-Chair/dp/B002IAFC3U
Maustypsu
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This one has come up a few times... Looks promising except the hook ups for these often appear like they would get in the way of drawing and shooting a bow.
http://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-...e=&network=g&gclid=CPSSp8yPj88CFQIMaQodf0ENPw
justsomedude
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If any one is looking into the Tree Swing seat, it is often called a "Onehair" Tree Seat. The advantage to these is that they are hard. Make it just wide enough to not pinch your hips. I spent many hours in one before getting my NewTribe. I backed it up with a climbing harness. Works great. Not as mobile on the tree as a proper Harness Saddle but you can turn fully sideways on the tree in it.
I used webbing stirrups for my feet. No platform. Because the front of the seat sticks out and holds you off of the tree, it is easy to rest.
Here's mine: http://leatherwall.bowsite.com/tf/lw/thread2.cfm?forum=23&threadid=254070&messages=14&CATEGORY=1
I used webbing stirrups for my feet. No platform. Because the front of the seat sticks out and holds you off of the tree, it is easy to rest.
Here's mine: http://leatherwall.bowsite.com/tf/lw/thread2.cfm?forum=23&threadid=254070&messages=14&CATEGORY=1