How to Set Up With A Tree Saddle: Everything you need to know to set up at hunting height
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- Опубликовано: 16 июн 2024
- In this video I go over how to set up and use a tree saddle at hunting height. I go over the gear that I choose and why. I answer questions like "why do I sit instead of lean?", "how do I shoot 360 degrees?", "why do I use kneepads instead of a cushion?", "why do I use 3 bow hangers", and "how do I shoot a rifle from a saddle?".
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I used this blind for deer hunting this season ruclips.net/user/postUgkxvlQxmcZQzSQSYbJsEgAGvG2DaduKTV99 and will use it again for turkey this coming April 19'. The only common sense thing I recommend is wear all black to cover your upper body considering the inside of the blind is black and dont open unnecessary windows to silhouette yourself. Other then that, spray some water proof spray on the seams and roof. Dont forget your comfy chair, happy hunting.
Extremely informative..and without any silly, annoying music or foolish attempts at humor. Thank you.
Great video. I have been using a saddle occasionally for about 10 years and love the mobility. I am looking to order the ring of steps and the gear holder right away. I use some other straps and steps but the ones you show will be much easier and much more usable! Thanks!
I hear ya Bro. due to my weight and leg fatigue, I spent about 80% of the time in the seated position this last year season. Got my hands on a Beast Stand and will be saddle hunting out of a stand. Should be able to stay in the woods longer this year using the stand to sit for a longer time. Pretty excited about this year. Thanks for the videos.
I appreciate all you do! Some of the best, if not THE best saddle hunting info out there! Do you have an equipment list anywhere? What knee pads are you using in this video?
That Dyad saddle looks very comfortable.
Good stuff! I just got a ring of steps, might add it to the set up this year!
Thanks for the videos, I just bought the whole tether system and trying to get used to everything.
I gear list breakdown video would compliment this video nicely. I'm in my first year of saddle hunting and now know the starter kits leave a lot to be desired as far as performance and smoothness goes.
Excited to try something new!
Hey man, really appreciate the in depth reviews you have done thus far with this channel. The detail of the content you are creating is awesome to say the least, and has helped me a ton with getting my saddle set up this season. First season with the saddle, running H2 slingshot, trophyline mission platform, skeletors and at the moment using the trophyline knee pads. I was curious to know what you think are the most comfortable knee pads for a sitter like myself. The trophyline are pretty money but wanted to know if you have tried others. Would greatly appreciate the feedback and thanks again for putting this content on the web to help inform people joining the saddle gang!!! Never going back to another hunting style, the shooting position the saddle allows you to have is unmatched.
Good Setup and very good explanation
My set up is similar. I have a one stick with a flat platform an I use 5 tree hopper steps on an ocb. But I use the HYS an have kydex clips on all my gear an my Bow so I can move my bow in any loop.
Just got 4 sticks next is the saddle so this is exactly what I’m looking for information wise, thanks.
Awesome man. Glad I could help!
Love the camera angles good job 👏
Great video, bud. Good ideas. I chose to put a 3/16 second tether in normal sitting. And a thin backup bridge.
Thanks man. It’s always great to have back ups!
Good video. You have good fundamentals.
You alive? Your content got me into saddle hunting and really helped me choose the Overwatch Transformer.
Great video thank you for the tips with the end of 2023 season ending I am beginning my transition to saddle hunting I like a lot of your set up. Do you have a gear list? I really like your gear strap and hooks as well as your ring of steps.
Great info.
Awesome video,a lot of help
Glad to hear that. Thanks for watching.
Great video 😊
Great job
Thanks for the tips. I haven't used a ROS before, but it looks like a great setup the way you use it. What ROS do you use?
I made several setups last March in different spots where I get up in a very busy 🌳 that is about the opposite of that pine u demonstrated on. As an analogy I use 🌳 like Bill Belichick uses the NFL rules book to get an advantage. I leave 1 WEI Stepp up in the preset tree with some paracord. The paracord is so I don't need to use sticks to climb. These r the types of trees that aren't friendly to a ladder, hang on or climbing stand. In fact it wouldn't be worth the effort. Usually have 2 large branches to go along with the WEI Stepp. Sometimes I bring the WEI Embattlement with me to put up in the right setup but I can see why u do use all the bow & tree attachments. To get the same advantage as Belichick.
Always great info,Thanks. What size amsteel are you using for the lineman ?
In a previous video of yours, you mentioned replacing the bridge of the ESS with a Cruzr Amsteel bridge. Could you possibly show that set up in a video?
Hello! I appreciate your channel! Can you please review the TX5 saddles? Thanks
What knee pads you prefer? I used a pad and ROS last season and learned the lesson you mentioned!
Cool setup. What/how did you use to one hand adjust and add slack to your tether? I use a Ropeman but in order to add slack I have to take my weight off it but I can’t seem to do that one handed unless I’m flat footed on a platform. Tough to do it one handed on a ring of steps.
Good video again man......i like your setup ill be using edp plus treehopper steps
Thanks man. That is a great combo!
great work buddy....any DdRT climbs yet
Awesome Video, can you list the products you use.
Great Video Brother 👌
Thanks man!
As always your videos are top notch and super informative, thank you. I've always used a R.O.S in the past and have switched to a platform with a R.O.S. forthis season. I think it's going to be the best of both worlds. Where can I find a list of the gear you're using?
Have you reviewed the JX3 Hybrid? If not do you plan to? Thanks!
I have watched and enjoyed many of your videos in the past year and a half (during which I got interested in and have been saddle hunting). I am surprised to see you reverting to a harness and a saddle (two separate attachment methods). This (harness separate from tree saddle) is what people used to do when they were converting sit drags into tree saddle. I have three different manufactures saddles (that I alternate between) and all of them provide both the saddle and the harness functionality. Why do you use both a harness and a saddle?
I’ve appreciated your support Cary. So the Drey doesn’t have built in life support (ie straps). So it needs to be paired with a load rated harness to be totally safe and to have lineman loop functionality. You are right that in function it’s exactly like the old sit drag/RCH days. I’ve owned 34 saddles and the comfort of the Drey is so much better than everything else that I make that sacrifice. It’s very similar to the DIY fleece saddles.
Just wondering if the mini drey would work well for one sticking and rappelling down out of the tree. I also sit 75% of the time and would love to give the mini drey a try. Cant give up the one stick method though. I hate carrying anything more than my catalyst ion one stick in the woods. No interest in returning to lugging a bunch of sticks around to climb up trees.
How does the hammock /fleece style like the mini Dre compare in sitting comfort to a two panel like the ESS? I’m wanting to pair one of these two types of saddles with a ring of steps for long sits during the rut… I prefer a Lwcg .5 for shorter sits, so comfort over a long stretch of time is the goal.
Thanks
You may have mentioned it and I just missed it, but, what kind of connection do you have from your bridge to your tether? It looked like it was easy to adjust length as you maneuvered around the tree.
Also, what can buckle are you using on your ring of steps?
Also, what gear hanger strap was that you were using in the video?
Thanks.
Is that a modified EWO ring of steps OCB? Thanks!
Did you hunt out of the Mini all season this year? Did you use your JX3 a all?
Great video! How are you getting up the tree? One sticking, sticks with aiders etc. Do you use your top step as part of your ring of steps?
I do a mix of one sticking and three sticks with a moveable aider depending on the type of terrain I’m heading into. I prefer sticks for swamps and areas with scraggly, goofy trees. I don’t use my top step as a part of my ring but I know guys that do.
As a sitter what top would be best for one sticking? I already have EWO one stick for climbing and rappelling down now thinking about maybe leaving my predator XL platform. I sit /lean 50/50 or less sitting. Looking for suggestions for EWO UP flat, curved or other? Thanks.
Is your bridge connected to your tether via prusik? You let out more line to the saddle using a prusik or something else?
Nice job - I basically do the exact same (use a Sit Drag instead and different climbing system). Fully agree with steps as the only real way to shoot 360. Have you tried the Pioneer steps from Bullman? Any idea why they are being discontinued? Tried lots of different steps and those are my favorite. Thks!
Have you tried the squirrel steps from double step? I love them I tried the bullman but returned them. Do you use the ratchet strap that comes with the bullman? I could never seem to get them very solid 🤷♂️
@@trashpanda2396 i use a standard ratchet strap that I connect to my platform. Never used the squirrel - thought they were too expensive vs. The plastic or aluminum steps from Bullman I paid $5/6 each. Those work fine for me
Thanks for the video. Just curious as to what knee pads you are running? Look like trophyline but different colors? Thanks again!
Those are Trophyline, they are just a few years old.
Good stuff. Would like to see how you pack your stuff in the xop pack. Only issues I have with mine are the bottom stick straps like to loosen up and I ran out of strap adjustment on the platform/ stand straps. Have any of those issues?
I’m having those exact same issues. I need to make some serious mods before season.
@@SaddleHunter I wish the elastic strap keepers weren't sewn to the bottom straps. I was thinking of cutting the strap keepers so I could take off the buckles. Then I'd add triglides and put the buckles back on. The triglides could butt up against the buckles so they couldn't move. I haven't thought of anything for the platform yet but my predator xl doesn't really move, the straps just aren't very tight. I can probably live with it, really. But I imagine the regular predator is much looser fitting. I'm sure there's a simple fix. I'll let you know if I run across anything worth sharing. Good luck!
I have been saddle hunting for a while and see the same thing in allot of these videos...setting up anticipating the possibility for 360 degrees of opportunity. You will almost always be winded long before that ever situation ever presents. At least that has been my experience.
Figure you may have an answer to my question. Im thinking of getting into saddle hunting. My concern is how to carry a side arm why walking with it on in the woods.
What is the exact strap you are using for the steps. I really like the quick tight lock that you get with that one. Very nice and simple. Please let me know what that one is called. Thanks.
I’m with you seems like nothing but crickets here though ha
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Those are old Ameristeps but you can’t go wrong with Treehoppers or the new Bullman steps. I didn’t care for squirrel steps. They slide around a lot.
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Those are old Ameristeps but you can’t go wrong with Treehoppers or the new Bullman steps. I didn’t care for squirrel steps. They slide around a lot.
What brand do you use for the ring of steps?
Could you make a review of the mini dryad. Also is this your preferred go to saddle? I'm in the market for a saddle. Also I already have a RC harness and am contemplating just getting the hammock portion to see how I like saddle hunting. What are your thoughts on this?
That’s a great idea. I’m hoping to have that review up by the weekend. It’s the best saddle I’ve ever used.
@@SaddleHunter do you prefer the mini to the original? Also thank you for such high quality reviews it has helped me refine my searching immensely.
@@tiger8race yeah I am, after sunrise I rarely used the Drey totally deployed so this is perfect for me.
Now I gotta spend some more money haha nice video thanks!
do you have a link to all the gear list?
What are some of your favorite climbing sticks?
When the video cut to u higher up in the tree what saddle are u wearing i see a different bridge than the drey mini
Can you talk a little bit about your one handed adjustment on the tether. I can't quite tell but maybe you are using a distel?
I like a Schwabisch because it releases easier but you could use a distal. I pair it with a tender from G3D.
Like it good job what kind step r u using
Those are old Ameristeps but you can’t go wrong with Treehoppers or the new Bullman steps. I didn’t care for squirrel steps. They slide around a lot.
I hope you come back
Can you use a hand muff with a saddle on or does the bridge get in the way?
I use a hand muff every sit and don’t find it to be an issue.
Why the second lineman connection between the knees?
Hiw often are you really in a tree that a climber wouldn't work?
On your next adventure, try running your girth hitch as far as you can reach up on the tree. The further away from you that it is, the less pull into the tree you'll have, reducing pressure on your knees
I'll try that!!
What made you decide to use a second tether when also using the lineman's belt climbing?
Having two little girls lol. I slipped with a lineman’s belt and WE steps and fell quite a ways. Climbing with zero slack is the only way to assure you won’t get seriously hurt.
@@SaddleHunter did your ropeMan fail?
@@SaddleHunter I haven't bought a saddle yet and want to be as safe as possible. I never see hardly anyone talk about using a tether with a lineman's belt. Thanks for sharing.
Can you list your gear?
Daughter’s bow got me watching til the end 😂. I would love to see you turn your carabiner upside down. You’re only being supported by the low rating by having it right side up. Follow the old climbing rule, “screw down so you don’t screw up”. Great stuff as always otherwise!
The top and bottom both load the spine of the carabiner and have the same strength. You screw the locker down to prevent impacts from loosening the screw.
The lower strength rating is for crossloading the carabiner. Carabiners have 3 strength ratings; vertical spine, crossload, and gate load.
What brand of steps?
Looks like u need to invest in making u a kydex hook and a versa strap to illuminate them bulky hooks the kydex wrk awesome on mathews screwed right to sight then run mathews quiver off the riser
I had one but didn’t care for the bulk. I primarily hunt with a recurve and the kydex clip is a no go there but I appreciate the suggestion.
Then, finally, once all set up, there’s about 10 minutes of daylight left and it’s time to break down for 45 minutes and go home. Happy hunting.
I completely disagree around 10 mins if you single stick and rappel down then it’s about 2 mins to pack up and ready to go. I’ve mobile hunted for years and this is by far the fastest and lightest way to mobile hunt. I carried a millennium ultra light lock on for years and at only 8 pounds, then another 6 for sticks it gets heavy quick. I’m so much faster with a saddle and my weight is total around 4 lbs now once you practice it a few times it can’t be beat.
@@conservativestatesofamerica I was only joking, brother. I have invested in both a Tethrd and Latitude saddle rigs. I have Tethrd One sticks, the Skeletors and one from Eastern Woods with an aider. Have a Tethrd and a Lone Wolf Custom Gear platform. I believe in the system but admittedly, have not made the time to use any of it. I own my own 5 acre parcel across from a huge chunk of public. I plan to invade public with the saddle next year.
What friction are using on your tether?
Schwabisch hitch
How did hook your bow to the tow strap.
I typically hunt with a recurve so I just have a knot at the end of the rope and I wedge it under the string. With a compound I tie a loop at the end. I then feed that loop between the top limbs and loop it over the stabilizer.
Too many accessories went hunting yesterday with two of my cousins took them 45 minutes to get out of the tree I was down in five with a diy swing
Maybe use your bow hooks for a rifle rest if the shot offers.
Is that the mini drey?
It sure is. Review coming later this week!
How do I contact you. I have a great idea for a substitute for a roll pouch and how my set up is and efficient. Want to send pics so you can post it on your channel with you demoing. It's a climb with lineman then repel. I use gaffs cruzr xc,, madrock or figure 8
Why did you quit making vids ?? Hope your ok
it was the short bow that got me to click like.
Hi Spencer, we would like to contact you.
What is hunting height to you.
It depends on the cover in the tree. Typically 15-23 feet.
So are you not repelling?
I only rappel when I one stick climb. I use my Tethrd One sticks quite often and I don’t rappel with that set up.
is this hunting, or waiting?
I have been researching saddle hunting but Christ it looks like it takes two hours just to get set up. My climber 5 or 10 min and I am settled in
Channel has gone dark, no posts in 10 months and season is fast approaching. What’s going on?
I was wondering the same thing
No just no this is not for me no way would that be comfortable for any length of time
Way to much crap in the way , that looks uncomfortable nope hang on stand and screw in steps 💯👍
The gear tie on your platform is pointless imo cause you still was constantly grabbing it and holding it where you wanted it anyway.. you literally only didn’t hold it for 1 second, I just use my leg an prop it on wile I reach around tree
Shits all kinds of complicated.
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