GAWolf
Ten Pointer
I’ve been watching a ton of youtube videos, and a lot of John Eberhart tutorials. I like the idea of being mobile and better hidden. Thoughts from you all who have already invested the money and time into one of these systems?
That’s kind of you to offer. Really kind. There are ton of how-to videos on youtube. I think I can figure it out from those, but thank you sincerely. What brand do you have? Would you do anything differently now that you have time invested in it?Tree saddle and archery
Has anyone tried tree saddles? I started dabbling with a homemade rig the end of last year but only for 2 hunts out of it. As far as I can tell, the offside shot will be the hardest to move to. But the function of the shot shouldn’t be a problem. Need to check into different platform options...nchuntandfish.com
If you are ever in the GSO/Summerfield area I'd be more than happy to let you try the gear out / walk you through the process.
I cringe when I see some saddle setups. I suppose just hang and hunt is different than work positioning but I value my life more than to use some of the configurations I’ve seen on FB and places.
I cringe when I see some saddle setups. I suppose just hang and hunt is different than work positioning but I value my life more than to use some of the configurations I’ve seen on FB and places.
Same. I’m not an arborist but I’ve spent time on various systems.
Some of these home made rigs make me super nervous. Guy buys a sit drag and borrows his wife’s sewing machine and bam, he’s making saddles.
And I’m not using a Ropeman as my sole security.
I guess I’m overly cautious.
I had a prusik knot slip about 2” this year. It came tied and I’ve never took it off. I don’t know what happened but I about myself.
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Mechanicals are leaned on much harder in industrial access than tree work, but we’re getting there. There’s some gross over, but it’s mostly ascend/descend one way stuff, where as some of the arboriculture stuff is work positioning (ascend/belay) on the same device.
that said, it’s not even that. I see guys using AmSteel for life lines and bridges. I don’t get that one bit. It’s not a safe use of those particular textiles, even though the rating is well within SWL specs
Those JX3s look like they would be the most comfortable ones out of all of them. Do you wear it to the tree the same as the other brands? If so, does the seat part get in the way? I’ve really been eyeing these saddles.I had an Aerohunter but wasn’t comfortable enough... so I bought a JX3
Won’t look back! It’s amazingly more comfortable than a Summit Viper and packs in nice
As a bridge it isn’t horrible. As a daisy chain/stick thing it isn’t horrible. Neither of those see much friction for heat. However it isn’t that great as a life line because there is little heat resistance (belay devices/hitch (prussik)cordage), and virtually no elasticity which you want to absorb some energy in the event of a fall.Why is AmSteel a bad idea? I’m switching my tree straps on my sticks to an amsteel daisy chain. I know there has been some sticks kick out with not using the daisy chain correctly. I personally wouldn’t use it for a tether but I do have it as a bridge
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Wear it to tree ... seat stays folded up until at hunting height and then you unfold itThose JX3s look like they would be the most comfortable ones out of all of them. Do you wear it to the tree the same as the other brands? If so, does the seat part get in the way? I’ve really been eyeing these saddles.
Just bought an amsteel adjustable bridge for the JX3As a bridge it isn’t horrible. As a daisy chain/stick thing it isn’t horrible. Neither of those see much friction for heat. However it isn’t that great as a life line because there is little heat resistance (belay devices/hitch (prussik)cordage), and virtually no elasticity which you want to absorb some energy in the event of a fall.
As a bridge it isn’t horrible. As a daisy chain/stick thing it isn’t horrible. Neither of those see much friction for heat. However it isn’t that great as a life line because there is little heat resistance (belay devices/hitch (prussik)cordage), and virtually no elasticity which you want to absorb some energy in the event of a fall.
Slickness isn’t the issue with it as a tether or life life, it’s the static nature and the fact that it’s not heat resistant. That’s all. It’s great for its intended purpose, which is winch lines and static rigging loads. As a bridge it’s not horrible but you’ve got so little in play there that the lack of elasticity and elongation aren’t a big factor, though I’m not sure why anyone sells them a as a bridge. There are much better options.Okay. I definitely don’t want to use it as a tether or life line due to its slickness. I want something that’s got some friction to bite against.
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That’s kind of you to offer. Really kind. There are ton of how-to videos on youtube. I think I can figure it out from those, but thank you sincerely. What brand do you have? Would you do anything differently now that you have time invested in it?
i’m looking at Tethrd.
Been using daisy-chained amsteel for sticks for the past 2 years. No problems. Much faster, lighter, quieter, easier than the old cam straps.Why is AmSteel a bad idea? I’m switching my tree straps on my sticks to an amsteel daisy chain. I know there has been some sticks kick out with not using the daisy chain correctly. I personally wouldn’t use it for a tether but I do have it as a bridge
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Been using daisy-chained amsteel for sticks for the past 2 years. No problems. Much faster, lighter, quieter, easier than the old cam straps.
Been using daisy-chained amsteel for sticks for the past 2 years. No problems. Much faster, lighter, quieter, easier than the old cam straps.
I’ve got one work set up that I run with a little slip in it most of the time . 2” ain’t much. Try tying in to a tree and going up the rope and not realizing you’re across a sucker further up than the crotch youre trying to tie-in to, and the sucker breaking. Especially when base anchoring (creates double the slack when it breaks). I had one break about 3ft above the crotch I THOUGHT I was in. The sucker broke when I was about 18ft off the ground, and I fell about 6ft lol
I did my own thing for the saddle, though not one of the sit n' drag death traps mentioned in this thread! There are pics in the post I linked above. My setup has shifted a bit here and there over time, but from where I am at now my only changes would be in my tether/lineman. I would move from the bulky materials and ropeman that I use now to an Oplux/Prusik setup. Lighter, more compact, quieter, and debatably safer.
I have a Tethrd Predator platform, but honestly am not at all fond of them as a company due to multiple periods of shady business practices. I would not buy from them again. If I were to buy a saddle tomorrow it would most likely be a Cruzr XC. I also like Trophyline's platform better than Tethrd's. It is made for trophyline by LoneWolf/Novix.
Steps are very much a personal preference thing. I modded a set of Heliums and use an aider...this part of my setup has evolved the most over time. I also have a couple of sets of WildEdge Steppladders and they have their place. If $ grew on trees I would prefer a set of 4 shortish TimberNinja steps with the attached aider. They are made locally in NC and extremely light/quiet...but that comes at a cost.
Saddle hunting IS NOT for everyone...but it has worked very well for me and how/where I like to hunt.
Are you speaking English?
Be safe up there.Lol When you make a living in the trees, you’ll understand it. Haven’t climbed a tree for a woods goat in a long while though.