Saddle platforms

[Black Titan]

Great information! Thanks for sharing. Can you post your attachment system? What made for the change in that regard? I guess I’d have to consider the elite as I had almost written it off.

I use one of these -

1/8 Full Bury Hang® Free Attachment System (H.F.A.S.)

The premiere Climbing Stick Attachment Method on the market. Works on anything with a Versa Button. 1/8 Full Bury H.F.A.S.- 320 lb Working Load. USA Made.

hangfree.co

And I add an additional one of these -

Olive Green H.F.A.S. Prusik/Spliced Tender Only

Replace your current H.F.A.S. Prusik, or use a Main Line you already own and add a Prusik on to convert your Main Line to an H.F.A.S. in only a few minutes

hangfree.co

Then its explained how to use it in this video - fast forward to about the 9:30 mark -

My main reason for switching is that its what I used on the EDP and also my hang on stands. For the elite, I use the 1/8 version instead of thr 3/16 due to limited room behind the cleat for two 3/16 ropes to fit and get tight.

The attachment method that it comes with is also rock solid if done correctly, but it feel like the hfas pro just gets tighter. Im not a fan of cam straps.


BT

 

[Seips]

How does the carbon grab the tree vs the aluminum options?

I’ve never had an issue with it grabbing the tree just as good as the aluminum, I have both types, just make sure you give both models a good “set” with the platform up before you fold it down.

 

[dallas.kc]

I used the trophyline mission when I got into saddle hunting and I love that thing other than the footprint when it’s folded up. I’ve spent a lot of time actually facing away from the tree on it and it’s a dream to stand on.

Wanted something smaller so I picked up the Arsenal Rzr elite this year and use the same attachment method as the fella above. Maybe I’m just dumb but I struggle to get it set tight at times, but when I do I’m really happy with it. I’ve been hunting out of a hang on more often this year (with my saddle as my harness) and if I’m not going too far in I’ll still carry the rzr elite with me just in case I find it would work better than the hang on. That probably sounds dumb but after saddle hunting for Several years it’s hard to ignore how comfortable (and still) I can be when I have an actual seat.

I did stealth strip the piss out of it because it’s a tuning fork if you ding it with something. I can still turn around pretty easy on it and feel good about taking those off side shots. I have size 10 feet though.


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[dallas.kc]

I meant to say even though it’s obvious, I wouldn’t ever carry the trophyline mission and a hang on in at the same time, but the footprint of the rzr elite and the weight pretty much make it a no brainer. It goes against the argument for light weight mobile hunting, but sometimes a guys gotta have options lol


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