Schemeecho
Well-Known Member
What's going on saddle hunters? I hope everyone is doing great. As some of you know already, I'm new to the Saddle Hunting world. I'm also still new to hunting. I have about five seasons under my belt. Although, I have no kills I have still learned a lot over the past five years. I started off not seeing any Deer at all, to now seeing deer and being able to find their sign. This post is geared more to the new hunters like myself and those new to saddle hunting in general. If all goes well this thread will be a conversation about how to get into saddle hunting without spending a lot of money and making most of what you need yourself.
First lets start with some ground rules. The most important being that safety comes first at all times. With that in mind I will start with the rules.
____________________RULES________________
1. Safety comes first.
2. Most Items will be DIY
3. Some items must be purchased
4. All set-up items must be necessary
5. The minimum saddle hunting kit must contain the following( Tether, Lineman's rope, Saddle or sling, climbing method, Some type of safety harness, and hunting platform.
6. All Items must verified by either a photo or video while being used.
My saddle kit : DIY Fleece Saddle, one Lineman's rope and one Tether.
My Climbing method : One Sticking
My hunting platform : DIY inspired, Tethered predator concept.
My safety System : safety harness That I got with an Ameristep Hang on tree stand that I bought from walmart a few years ago.
The tether is 8 ft long and made by Voxlova , 10mm static rope. rated for 15KN or 3372 LBS. Below is a link of what rope i purchased.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BJCZKPB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
My Lineman's rope was made form the same Voxlova 10mm climbing rope. Its also 8ft long.
Starting this coming Sunday I will start posting photos of what I'm making
This my journey into the saddle hunting world. I just want to see if I can get the same results from what I make and depend on expensive equipment just to see if saddle hunting really for me. In the event that I do enjoy saddle hunting by producing the same desired results then I will start to buy the right equipment. I do not expect anyone to follow in my footsteps. If someone does decide to do the things I am doing. It is a risk that they take on their own. I cannot be held liable . You do so at your own risk. The risk of using any Diy equipment outside the manufacture guidelines is your sole responsibility .
If you plan on following in my foot steps and building a DIY saddle set-up then there are a few items you must buy. Lets start with the first out of pocket major expenses.
1. Buy good quality climbing rope for your Tether and Lineman's rope. Buy the highest climbing rated rope that you can afford. DO NOT skimp on this. Remember rule one safety comes first.
2. Buy good quality climbing rated carabiners. ........ See rule one.
3. Either use a good quality full body safety harness ( as I do ) or buy a good rock climbing harness ( I plan to do this soon.) Do your research on all safety items. Good quality climbing ropes can be bought by the foot from a lot of suppliers.
Until my next post, Have a great day or evening everyone.
First lets start with some ground rules. The most important being that safety comes first at all times. With that in mind I will start with the rules.
____________________RULES________________
1. Safety comes first.
2. Most Items will be DIY
3. Some items must be purchased
4. All set-up items must be necessary
5. The minimum saddle hunting kit must contain the following( Tether, Lineman's rope, Saddle or sling, climbing method, Some type of safety harness, and hunting platform.
6. All Items must verified by either a photo or video while being used.
My saddle kit : DIY Fleece Saddle, one Lineman's rope and one Tether.
My Climbing method : One Sticking
My hunting platform : DIY inspired, Tethered predator concept.
My safety System : safety harness That I got with an Ameristep Hang on tree stand that I bought from walmart a few years ago.
The tether is 8 ft long and made by Voxlova , 10mm static rope. rated for 15KN or 3372 LBS. Below is a link of what rope i purchased.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08BJCZKPB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
My Lineman's rope was made form the same Voxlova 10mm climbing rope. Its also 8ft long.
Starting this coming Sunday I will start posting photos of what I'm making
This my journey into the saddle hunting world. I just want to see if I can get the same results from what I make and depend on expensive equipment just to see if saddle hunting really for me. In the event that I do enjoy saddle hunting by producing the same desired results then I will start to buy the right equipment. I do not expect anyone to follow in my footsteps. If someone does decide to do the things I am doing. It is a risk that they take on their own. I cannot be held liable . You do so at your own risk. The risk of using any Diy equipment outside the manufacture guidelines is your sole responsibility .
If you plan on following in my foot steps and building a DIY saddle set-up then there are a few items you must buy. Lets start with the first out of pocket major expenses.
1. Buy good quality climbing rope for your Tether and Lineman's rope. Buy the highest climbing rated rope that you can afford. DO NOT skimp on this. Remember rule one safety comes first.
2. Buy good quality climbing rated carabiners. ........ See rule one.
3. Either use a good quality full body safety harness ( as I do ) or buy a good rock climbing harness ( I plan to do this soon.) Do your research on all safety items. Good quality climbing ropes can be bought by the foot from a lot of suppliers.
Until my next post, Have a great day or evening everyone.