Saddle Hunting

[Southern Heritage]

I love my saddle. My lower spine is fused and I struggle to get comfortable in lock ons. The saddle is super comfortable. Now the down side. I’m really allergic to poison ivy.
I hunt swamp land and it’s on the majority of every tree.
Any time I saddle hunt in the dead of winter i still get it. Yes I wear long sleeves and gloves. Still get it.

 

[GetTheLedOut]

It has its time and place. All these guys comparing weight to a hang on are full of it. It’s way lighter to have a saddle on your person (suspenders are key)
Sticks and platform on/in your bag. That said, I wouldn’t want to do an all day sit in my saddle.
It has its time and place…

 

[JayRoot]

Going on 6yrs now and I absolutely love it. There is a learning curve, but that comes with anything new. I personally feel its the safest way. You are always attached to the tree. And yes things can go wrong, as with anything in life. Have to practice your setup. I prefer a single panel saddle with a back band and HF knee pads. Once its dialed in I can sit all day without a problem. Getting "saddle ready" is a real thing, just like "sea legs".

 

[Robobiss]

Going on 6yrs now and I absolutely love it. There is a learning curve, but that comes with anything new. I personally feel its the safest way. You are always attached to the tree. And yes things can go wrong, as with anything in life. Have to practice your setup. I prefer a single panel saddle with a back band and HF knee pads. Once its dialed in I can sit all day without a problem. Getting "saddle ready" is a real thing, just like "sea legs".

Agreed, boots matter too.

I really like stiff mountain boots (like crispis) in the saddle because it makes standing on the platform and the edge of the platform so much easier.

I do all day sits in mine every season, no trouble.

 

[HighCountryHill33]

Agreed, boots matter too.

I really like stiff mountain boots (like crispis) in the saddle because it makes standing on the platform and the edge of the platform so much easier.

I do all day sits in mine every season, no trouble.

Phenomenal point. Tried it in Muck boots a couple of times and my feet absolutely killed me. Switched to mid-top Merrell's and haven't looked back.

 

[ChrisAU]

I was super skeptical but tried it last year and now I love it. It feels about 1000x safer to me then even an old ladder stand. I'm in control of everything. Buy quality ropes and be mindful of what you are doing and it is about as safe as you can be when elevated.

 

[ChrisAU]

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