Hey all,
I am not new to hunting but brand new to saddles and tree stands.
During my info gathering I have had a couple people direct me to this site and have even talked over the phone with some members, great community and great people we got here!
Right now I do not own a saddle or a tree stand and I am debating on a couple options to purchase prior to this fall. I am looking for some advice from people that have maybe gone through my process already, I like hearing what other people have experienced and suggest. Below is a quick summary of my situation:
Hunting Situation - Public land bow hunting that required me to walk in and out
Purchase Idea 1 - Buy higher end tree steps and a cheap stand (leave stand in tree carry sticks out, ideally buy used)
Purchase Idea 2 - Buy decent tree steps and a decent stand (carry both in and out, ideally buy used)
Purchase Idea 3 - Buy decent steps and a used saddle (although I cant find any)
Living in Canada my pickings of saddles is pretty low unless I fork over the heavy conversion factor, shipping, duty and wait time (not something I want to do considering I have never even climbed tree steps before).
As for stands I would be looking at either picking up the cheapest used heavy big stand I can find and just leaving it in the tree or try and get something smaller to carry in and out. I have heard good things about XOP stands in terms of a price point and quality perspective.
Now for the questions:
1. Whats your thoughts on my purchase ideas?
2. If you buy a tree stand that comes with a harness can you attach a linemen belt to it so you can safely climb up tree climbing sticks or do you need a rock climbing harness or saddle to use a linemen belt
3. If I buy a rock climbing harness can I use a small stand like a lone wolf assault similar to a saddle set up if I buy a tether? Any disadvantages?
4. Any suggestions on Canadian suppliers for climbing sticks like XOP, Lonewolf, Hawk...etc
Hope you are all doing well and I look forward to any helpful suggestions.
Doug
I am not new to hunting but brand new to saddles and tree stands.
During my info gathering I have had a couple people direct me to this site and have even talked over the phone with some members, great community and great people we got here!
Right now I do not own a saddle or a tree stand and I am debating on a couple options to purchase prior to this fall. I am looking for some advice from people that have maybe gone through my process already, I like hearing what other people have experienced and suggest. Below is a quick summary of my situation:
Hunting Situation - Public land bow hunting that required me to walk in and out
Purchase Idea 1 - Buy higher end tree steps and a cheap stand (leave stand in tree carry sticks out, ideally buy used)
Purchase Idea 2 - Buy decent tree steps and a decent stand (carry both in and out, ideally buy used)
Purchase Idea 3 - Buy decent steps and a used saddle (although I cant find any)
Living in Canada my pickings of saddles is pretty low unless I fork over the heavy conversion factor, shipping, duty and wait time (not something I want to do considering I have never even climbed tree steps before).
As for stands I would be looking at either picking up the cheapest used heavy big stand I can find and just leaving it in the tree or try and get something smaller to carry in and out. I have heard good things about XOP stands in terms of a price point and quality perspective.
Now for the questions:
1. Whats your thoughts on my purchase ideas?
2. If you buy a tree stand that comes with a harness can you attach a linemen belt to it so you can safely climb up tree climbing sticks or do you need a rock climbing harness or saddle to use a linemen belt
3. If I buy a rock climbing harness can I use a small stand like a lone wolf assault similar to a saddle set up if I buy a tether? Any disadvantages?
4. Any suggestions on Canadian suppliers for climbing sticks like XOP, Lonewolf, Hawk...etc
Hope you are all doing well and I look forward to any helpful suggestions.
Doug