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What don’t you like most about the JX3 Hybrid?

I don’t use the hybrid mostly because

  • Too heavy

    Votes: 6 13.0%

  • Too many straps and ropes and such

    Votes: 6 13.0%

  • Too bulky carrying in

    Votes: 13 28.3%

  • Restricts movement too much in tree

    Votes: 7 15.2%

  • Restricts shooting too much

    Votes: 1 2.2%

  • Too difficult to pee

    Votes: 2 4.3%

  • Too expensive

    Votes: 7 15.2%

  • Adjustments too fiddly

    Votes: 1 2.2%

  • Not 'Merican

    Votes: 1 2.2%

  • I don't sit down when I hunt

    Votes: 2 4.3%
  • Total voters
    46
Got mine on a tree. Just went up one stick high, literally one stick. Didn’t take long to get comfortable. Just adjusted the straps for the back rest to a comfortable position. Wasn’t an ideal tree because it was a bit of a leaner but for fairly straight trees I can see just using the top of my double step to push around the tree. Forgot to bring a target to practice with my bow but it didn’t seem like shooting would be too difficult.
 
I’ve only practiced out of it 3 times in 2 years so not many data points (wish I could do it more often), but those three times I held steadier and shot better than on my feet.
 
I think one thing not really mentioned is using the JX3 at ground level. Should definitely be more comfortable than a tripod seat. Also don't have to spend money on another chair mentioned here frequently. Although that does require a tree unless you use it in turkey mode.
 
BuffaloBill said:
I think one thing not really mentioned is using the JX3 at ground level. Should definitely be more comfortable than a tripod seat. Also don't have to spend money on another chair mentioned here frequently. Although that does require a tree unless you use it in turkey mode.
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I was thinking of putting my Dad in it at ground level during rifle season in PA, if I can get him to come. He has a Millennium Tree Seat, 4lbs, but with the JX3 he may be more likely to stuff his bibs and coat inside instead of wearing them and overheating on the walk in.

Last time he came I set up a Millennium hang on and 20' climbing sticks for him in advance. Worth it, but a pain to haul around the mountain and no way for him to change locations and have a comfortable seat.
 
Plebe said:
I was thinking of putting my Dad in it at ground level during rifle season in PA, if I can get him to come. He has a Millennium Tree Seat, 4lbs, but with the JX3 he may be more likely to stuff his bibs and coat inside instead of wearing them and overheating on the walk in.

Last time he came I set up a Millennium hang on and 20' climbing sticks for him in advance. Worth it, but a pain to haul around the mountain and no way for him to change locations and have a comfortable seat.
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That Millennium tree seat is awesome, sooo comfortable. I put backpack straps on mine and sandwiched my extra layers in the clam shell.
 
I recently picked one up and took it on its maiden voyage yesterday. Unfortunately didn’t really have a chance to practice with it first but I had a Guidos Web so I’m familiar with the basic system. It’s a little busier than the Web with extra straps but with more time in it I’ll get used to it.
 
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brydan said:
I recently picked one up and took it on its maiden voyage yesterday. Unfortunately didn’t really have a chance to practice with it first but I had a Guidos Web so I’m familiar with the basic system. It’s a little busier than the Web with extra straps but with more time in it I’ll get used to it. I put an adjustable bridge on it but I’m going to put the factory bridge on for the next hunt and try it
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I could be misremembering but I think someone said to be careful with bridge swapping on this saddle. Something about potential lack of stability when rolling left and right maybe was the issue? Perhpas Kyle knows something more about that discussion and what to make of it. I only have experience with the stock bridge, but was thinking about an adjustable bridge from RDA for more climbing versatility. Again, maybe I'm misremembering and it's nothing.
 
Plebe said:
I could be misremembering but I think someone said to be careful with bridge swapping on this saddle. Something about potential lack of stability when rolling left and right maybe was the issue? Perhpas Kyle knows something more about that discussion and what to make of it. I only have experience with the stock bridge, but was thinking about an adjustable bridge from RDA for more climbing versatility. Again, maybe I'm misremembering and it's nothing.
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You are correct. I have thought about an adjustable bridge, but it would need some type of bracket to keep from over rotating
 
Plebe said:
I could be misremembering but I think someone said to be careful with bridge swapping on this saddle. Something about potential lack of stability when rolling left and right maybe was the issue? Perhpas Kyle knows something more about that discussion and what to make of it. I only have experience with the stock bridge, but was thinking about an adjustable bridge from RDA for more climbing versatility. Again, maybe I'm misremembering and it's nothing.
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I watched my hunting buddy get the scare of his life falling asleep in the hybrid when he wasn't level. Rolled sideways, but the captured bridge setup caught him and it was just an adrenaline rush.

If you put a bridge that allows any more than about 12" of total travel end to end, you're risking getting beyond sideways, and in a potentially difficult position to recover from.

Best thing to do is use the stock bridge. John had shorter stock bridges for sale on the website, not sure if they're still available.

Because it isn't wrapped tight around you like a soft saddle would be, your attempt to roll your torso or hips would just happen inside the chair, and the chair wouldn't move.

brydan said:
I recently picked one up and took it on its maiden voyage yesterday. Unfortunately didn’t really have a chance to practice with it first but I had a Guidos Web so I’m familiar with the basic system. It’s a little busier than the Web with extra straps but with more time in it I’ll get used to it. I put an adjustable bridge on it but I’m going to put the factory bridge on for the next hunt and try it
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Why do you need an adjustable bridge?

Also, the web has more straps (two side straps instead of one). it has a belt/leg straps, so I guess it evens out. But it's less busy than the web, objectively.
 
brydan said:
I’ve used adjustable bridges doing tree work and put one on to see what length I wanted
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Got it.

Please try this at ground level. Roll sideways and see what you can and can’t get away with.

Hybrid not designed with intention of significant twisting and rolling your body while leaning.

More designed to rotate on fork, and take shots sitting, or to lean, and rotate around tree on your tether, not on your bridge connection.
 
I used one for almost a whole season and loved it. My issue was that I was inefficient at packing lots of clothes for late season and its not designed to be "as good" of a meat hauler as my kifaru- dipping my toes back in now, think im going to revisit some mods.

Love the JX3- hate how finnikey I am and all of the the climbing methods ive tried. I hunted from the ground almost exclusivley last year, but im slowly coming back around.
 
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