Saddle recommendations

[isherwood91]

I started out my saddle adventure last season with the Latitude Method 2. I did the Camp Ripley bow hunt in Minnesota. I was a little worried I'd have trouble hanging all day, but I was very comfortable. Maybe even more so then in a compact hang-on stand.

I can't compare to some of the other popular saddles, but this one left fairly little to be desired. The only real problem I had was it pushing down off my butt while I was walking because my pack overlapped a bit. I'm looking for a different pack which may help with that.

I carry four Helium full length climbing sticks because I'm not young and rubbery enough to deal with aider loops after getting chilly and stiff all day.

I am in my early 50s, 185 lb, and with no serious physical ailments.

 

[dr.mooseknuckles]

Tethrd boy here.
Lockdown saddle (renamed)
original Predator platform
4 Tethrd One sticks was the new up grade this year. Been a fan thus far

 

[-dirt-]

Another in the Cruzr XC camp. First season hunting with a saddle.

 

[bigbuckdj]

Saddles are like packs to me, no reason to buy something not made in the USA. There are so many good options and companies. I had a CRUZR XC which was awesome but I was using a back band on longer sits so I decided to get a two panel.

I have a buzzard roost now and I’m very pleased with it. I live close to where they are made and it felt good to send my money their way.

 

[nosajnh]

I have heard nothing but good things about the XC's. I have been using an Overwatch Orion for the last 3 seasons, before that I had a tethrd Phantom. I did not like the hip pinch I got from the Phantom. I hunted 7 of the first 8 days of the season this year with no saddle soreness, no getting in saddle shape. Two of the sits were dark to dark and one of them was 6 hrs in the morning and 3 hrs in the afternoon. I also do not use a back band with the saddle. The Orion is similar to the XC in that it is a pleated saddle however it has adjuster straps that allow to you adjust the amount of pleat not just open or closed. When I do all day sits I will adjust the pleat everyone every couple hours to adjust where the pressure is. Walking with a pleated saddle on with the leg straps fastened is not as comfortable as walking with a Phantom however I just clip the leg straps behind my legs when I walk in and reclip them around my legs when I get to the tree. I am 5'11" , 185 lbs and 55 yrs old. The Orion's are assembled in Kentucky by the designer and owner of Overwatch, Jamie Cline.

Overwatch Outdoors

www.overwatchoutdoors.net

 

[CJ_BG]

The dryad drey is probably the best weight to comfort ratio saddle on the market. I've taken hour naps in mine waiting for daylight to come.

Arsenal makes the best platforms, they have a one stick coming out soon that'll be in the 2ish lb range. They're also bringing out new sticks this winter that will likely be the best on the market.

 

[98XJRC]

I’d recommend this Overwatch transformer saddle! (OK, a bit self-serving there…..but it is one of the very best two panel saddles available.)

Good luck on your journey!

Also an Overwatch Transformer user. It’s a bit heavy, but the adjustability and comfort is fantastic.

 

[firestomper]

I’d recommend this Overwatch transformer saddle! (OK, a bit self-serving there…..but it is one of the very best two panel saddles available.)

Good luck on your journey!

I 2x on Overwatch saddles. I have one piece and the two piece.

 

[Halligan]

For me I like simple efficiency and adjustability with a saddle, and have been using the Tethrd EBSS two-panel for the past couple of seasons. Basically an updated commercial version of the old webbing saddles the old timers used to concoct.
In addition to that, I've been using some Hawk Helium 3-step sticks and a ring of steps. Predator Platform is on the way as well