I fit into that old school mentality, but I came to realize like everything else - products and people evolve. Some good Some bad. Let's just focus on Saddle hunters...mobility light weight steps are and will be the turning point that's going to turn the hunting industry upside down. For the sake of brevity, costs
will eventually come down, but the overall cost currently for saddle hunters is relative to its user base. The aspect to me is not so much the cost but the outdoor industry facepainters taking it over because they have the network resources. Fundamentally saddle hunters should be thinking longterm protection from those who will hijack the saddle hunting trend. Many good ideas are shared on this plateform, and I encourage those selling products here at least provide a phone number when a customer needs to call you. But the point is this. I encourage you to do business with those that provide solid support and products that allow us to enjoy hunting at another level of enjoyment without carrying 50 to 60lbs on your back. My dad use to say "dont bite the hand that feeds ya" well I'll pay more knowing I'm lighter and safer...
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