I hunted out of a saddle last year hunting three different state lands in Ohio the first day it took me close to an hour and by the fourth day I was setting up at 20mins and by the ninth day I was set up in ten to fifteen minutes for me it was learning to gear and most of all was trusting my gear I’m 47 and all the stands I have ever used this setup is hands down my favorite because you can literally hunt anywhere with almost zero limits now I’m learning all the little tricks to pack it and and bring up my gear
What’s the bow hanger you use? I have been using a screw in which I know isn’t technically allowed on public plus it’s just a pain in the ass to put in and take out every time. Thanks man, great demonstration!
Latitude is dropping two new bow hangers this year. Stay tuned for those. They are pretty slick and I’ll have videos on them at some point this summer.
Awesome video. I'm new to saddle hunting and done it a only a few times last season. I find your videos to be a huge help. I shoot my bow right handed. So can you please give me basic setup strategy on where on the tree you set your sticks and then your saddle relative to where the deer are most likely coming from. For example if deer are mostly coming from 12 o'clock, do you set your sticks at 9 o'clock on the tree and the platform at 6 o'clock to stand on it from sticks and use the tree for some cover? I always seem to get myself in a wonky position on the tree. What do you recommend as a strategy?
Another great video. At 49 I was skeptical of the saddle, and I honestly felt like a monkey f***ing a football the fist couple times I used one. But I'm a convert now! I love it for all the practical/mobile reasons, but also because it's given me a fresh challenge and new perspective after hunting fixed stands for a hundred years. Follow Aaron's advice and direction, and you're 75% past the learning curve before you even climb.
Lineman belt backpack hanger just shattered my entire universe 🤯 nice not to have to fold that rope back up into the bag, and I’ve had it kinda get in the way like that.
After buying the sticks last yr and finally getting them I watched your video late summer on your stick setup. I did exactly what you did and it’s worked AWESOME!!! 50+ climbs during season last yr and system worked great every time.
@@NextStepOutdoors I used webbed aiders instead of amsteel but think I may change that in the end and go to amsteel. I prefer webbed but think it’s just a mental thing. I had an ultimaider I split apart for s double step on bottom and a single on the second stick and none on top two. I had bought it and set it up on my wingman to one stick with when my latitude sticks weren’t coming in but they thankfully came in a week before the season so I didn’t have to one stick. Some guys make that one stick thing look effortless but I seemed to fight it a ton even after practicing for two months while being sure my new sticks weren’t coming in. After watching your video though he elastic shock cord was an epiphany!!! Need to stealth strip them more but that really my only criticism is they can be loud when you bump them into unstealth stripped areas. No different then any other sticks really but that’s my only nit pick.
Fair honest video. I've climbed as fast as 2 minutes 45 seconds to 25 feet, but in actual hunts and taking my time, it's about 10 to 12 minutes with no sound louder than my breath.
I've been bow hunting for 37 years, I just don't see the practicality in this , can't change clothes if you need to based on weather changes, reliving yourself, stretching, let alone the noise you would make if you have to try and shoot behind you !!!!!!!
Can’t see the practicality in an ultra light super mobile way to hunt? I’m sure in 37 years, you are dialed with your set up, so whatever works best for you. The things you listed are not issues though. I constantly add layers, pee from my tree etc.
Just got my first saddle stand this year. Very different practiced today. Your videos have been extremely helpful appreciate them. With all the options as far as fear and accessories it’s been overwhelming to say the least. Spending some of tomorrow practicing and shooting from the saddle at low height
Can you show us how you have your sticks held together while you’re climbing and how you hold them together for packing them in and out of the woods. Great video
I believe he has shown it in other videos. If I remember correctly he uses para-cord loops that he put on each stick and attaches each to a carabeaner on his hip. I’d have to double check though.
Top Mods for Latitude Outdoors Carbon SS Sticks ruclips.net/video/K4VCCTR2qJ0/видео.html This outlines a lot of what you are asking. To attach them to my pack I just run them vertically on the backpack with the compression straps.
As long as it’s big enough to support your weight 🤣 ideally something about as wide as your waste I’d say, that way you can hide behind it when the deer come in.
Just getting into the saddle game and his year at 63 got my whole set up and with pack, bow the whole nine it took me right at 20 minutes my second time setting up. Just got this in last week so I don’t know if I’m going to make it to the woods This October but we gonna give it hell
For me my first year was just a learning year. I’m from pa and we went on a trip to Missouri. My dad’s friend from marines had land there. But I just got the sticks and haven’t climbed once. The first time was pitch black on the first day of hunting. It ended up taking me around 30 minutes and I felt a little uncomfortable climbing. If I had to give tips I would tell anyone getting into it to practice multiple times. Try different ways. It took me a good 7-8 times before I could get up and ready in 10-15 minutes.
How difficult is this in cold weather with multiple layers and gloves on? Seems like there are many times you could drop something, especially trying to do this in the dark.
I usually climb bare handed even when it’s cold. Very very rarely do I ever drop anything. Being connected to the tree and being able to use both of your hands is super helpful.
Great video bro. what camera arm gear strap are you using? I need to switch to that. I use screw in gear hook and the Florida pine sap is relentless on my gear. Thanks Subscribed
I think a lot of people are deterred by thinking this style of hunting will take an hour to get up and down the tree. Time is super valuable for a lot of reasons. There is no denying that anything past a half hour would be a major inconvenience and may prevent you from getting a quick hunt in here or there. Also, someone might think twice before hiking a mile in and then setting up if it was going to take a long time.
First season in a saddle coming up and I heard that you should really practice setting up before going to the woods. I practiced the setup at ground level a few times to get the order down and get an idea of my own “system” of setting up. Made it sooooo much easier the first time I actually went up a tree.
Yes, this is a GREAT tip! It’s all about the reps. If you can practice a few times to where it’s second nature, you know where every thing goes, what is most comfortable, etc you will thank yourself come season.
This coming season will be my first full season in my saddle. I have received so many helpful tips from you. Thank you for helping all of us newcomers.
Last year was my first only saddle season and the first few sits will seem super intimidating. After a few reps it will feel super natural and the more you do it the better it will get. You won’t regret it!
I hunted out of a saddle last year hunting three different state lands in Ohio the first day it took me close to an hour and by the fourth day I was setting up at 20mins and by the ninth day I was set up in ten to fifteen minutes for me it was learning to gear and most of all was trusting my gear I’m 47 and all the stands I have ever used this setup is hands down my favorite because you can literally hunt anywhere with almost zero limits now I’m learning all the little tricks to pack it and and bring up my gear
Practice makes perfect. Reps makes all the difference. Even 20 minutes isn’t bad.
Lineman's as pack hanger is a good tip.
I’m shocked more people don’t do it!
What’s the bow hanger you use? I have been using a screw in which I know isn’t technically allowed on public plus it’s just a pain in the ass to put in and take out every time. Thanks man, great demonstration!
Latitude is dropping two new bow hangers this year. Stay tuned for those. They are pretty slick and I’ll have videos on them at some point this summer.
@@NextStepOutdoors awesome thanks!
Awesome video. I'm new to saddle hunting and done it a only a few times last season. I find your videos to be a huge help. I shoot my bow right handed. So can you please give me basic setup strategy on where on the tree you set your sticks and then your saddle relative to where the deer are most likely coming from. For example if deer are mostly coming from 12 o'clock, do you set your sticks at 9 o'clock on the tree and the platform at 6 o'clock to stand on it from sticks and use the tree for some cover? I always seem to get myself in a wonky position on the tree. What do you recommend as a strategy?
Another great video. At 49 I was skeptical of the saddle, and I honestly felt like a monkey f***ing a football the fist couple times I used one. But I'm a convert now! I love it for all the practical/mobile reasons, but also because it's given me a fresh challenge and new perspective after hunting fixed stands for a hundred years. Follow Aaron's advice and direction, and you're 75% past the learning curve before you even climb.
Speed demon!
💨💨💨
Lineman belt backpack hanger just shattered my entire universe 🤯 nice not to have to fold that rope back up into the bag, and I’ve had it kinda get in the way like that.
That backpack trick is awesome, gonna use that for sure
Super clutch. Still so shocked I rarely see anyone do it.
Young man’s game.Thanks for the video.
After buying the sticks last yr and finally getting them I watched your video late summer on your stick setup. I did exactly what you did and it’s worked AWESOME!!! 50+ climbs during season last yr and system worked great every time.
50+ climbs is a lot! Anything you tweaked that made a big difference?
@@NextStepOutdoors I used webbed aiders instead of amsteel but think I may change that in the end and go to amsteel. I prefer webbed but think it’s just a mental thing. I had an ultimaider I split apart for s double step on bottom and a single on the second stick and none on top two. I had bought it and set it up on my wingman to one stick with when my latitude sticks weren’t coming in but they thankfully came in a week before the season so I didn’t have to one stick. Some guys make that one stick thing look effortless but I seemed to fight it a ton even after practicing for two months while being sure my new sticks weren’t coming in. After watching your video though he elastic shock cord was an epiphany!!! Need to stealth strip them more but that really my only criticism is they can be loud when you bump them into unstealth stripped areas. No different then any other sticks really but that’s my only nit pick.
Fair honest video. I've climbed as fast as 2 minutes 45 seconds to 25 feet, but in actual hunts and taking my time, it's about 10 to 12 minutes with no sound louder than my breath.
Another awesome drop bro! I’ve got a turkey patterning video dropping tomorrow as well 🤙🏻
Thanks man! I’m getting excited for turkey hunting!
@@NextStepOutdoors are you going back to Minnesota like last year?
What backpack are you using?
I've been bow hunting for 37 years, I just don't see the practicality in this , can't change clothes if you need to based on weather changes, reliving yourself, stretching, let alone the noise you would make if you have to try and shoot behind you !!!!!!!
Can’t see the practicality in an ultra light super mobile way to hunt? I’m sure in 37 years, you are dialed with your set up, so whatever works best for you. The things you listed are not issues though. I constantly add layers, pee from my tree etc.
Another awesome video man!
Appreciate it dude!
Just got my first saddle stand this year. Very different practiced today. Your videos have been extremely helpful appreciate them.
With all the options as far as fear and accessories it’s been overwhelming to say the least. Spending some of tomorrow practicing and shooting from the saddle at low height
If your pushing 60 add at least 10 minutes to that time!
My dad is right around there. Might make a video timing him 🤣
Great video and tricks! Like you’ve done it before lol
Thanks! Only a time or two 😜
Can you show us how you have your sticks held together while you’re climbing and how you hold them together for packing them in and out of the woods. Great video
I believe he has shown it in other videos. If I remember correctly he uses para-cord loops that he put on each stick and attaches each to a carabeaner on his hip. I’d have to double check though.
Top Mods for Latitude Outdoors Carbon SS Sticks
ruclips.net/video/K4VCCTR2qJ0/видео.html
This outlines a lot of what you are asking. To attach them to my pack I just run them vertically on the backpack with the compression straps.
What size tree is required for saddle hunting?
As long as it’s big enough to support your weight 🤣 ideally something about as wide as your waste I’d say, that way you can hide behind it when the deer come in.
What ropes are you using for your lineman’s and tether and how are you adjusting your prusiks knot with one hand?
Just getting into the saddle game and his year at 63 got my whole set up and with pack, bow the whole nine it took me right at 20 minutes my second time setting up. Just got this in last week so I don’t know if I’m going to make it to the woods This October but we gonna give it hell
@0:58 .. tighten up those load lifters, my back hurts just watching! 😂 Solid video!
😂 there was nothing in the bag or else I would have!
For me my first year was just a learning year. I’m from pa and we went on a trip to Missouri. My dad’s friend from marines had land there. But I just got the sticks and haven’t climbed once. The first time was pitch black on the first day of hunting. It ended up taking me around 30 minutes and I felt a little uncomfortable climbing. If I had to give tips I would tell anyone getting into it to practice multiple times. Try different ways. It took me a good 7-8 times before I could get up and ready in 10-15 minutes.
Yep, this is a GREAT tip. Practice makes everything easier. I wasn’t always as swift up the tree. It took a lot of reps to get that way.
extraordinary video and skills, stay careful sir, we are very interested in the video of the attraction, it's cool👍👍👍
Thank you, I appreciate it!
Great vid man!
Thanks brotha!
How difficult is this in cold weather with multiple layers and gloves on? Seems like there are many times you could drop something, especially trying to do this in the dark.
I usually climb bare handed even when it’s cold. Very very rarely do I ever drop anything. Being connected to the tree and being able to use both of your hands is super helpful.
Great video bro. what camera arm gear strap are you using? I need to switch to that. I use screw in gear hook and the Florida pine sap is relentless on my gear. Thanks Subscribed
It’s just an over center buckle on a 1” strap. The camera mount is a bog trail camera mount.
Im not sure why everyone cares about speed. If it takes 5 minutes or 30 minute's as long as you're safe and quiet. Who cares 🤷
I think a lot of people are deterred by thinking this style of hunting will take an hour to get up and down the tree. Time is super valuable for a lot of reasons. There is no denying that anything past a half hour would be a major inconvenience and may prevent you from getting a quick hunt in here or there. Also, someone might think twice before hiking a mile in and then setting up if it was going to take a long time.
First season in a saddle coming up and I heard that you should really practice setting up before going to the woods. I practiced the setup at ground level a few times to get the order down and get an idea of my own “system” of setting up. Made it sooooo much easier the first time I actually went up a tree.
Yes, this is a GREAT tip! It’s all about the reps. If you can practice a few times to where it’s second nature, you know where every thing goes, what is most comfortable, etc you will thank yourself come season.
Where’s a good place to get aiders and what’s a good brand.
"The Amsteel Guy" makes several different kinds to accommodate several brands of sticks .. check him out
can you drop a link for the bow hanger you use?
Sure thing! Latitude is launching a metal version this summer sometime that is gonna be sick too!
genesis3dprinting.com/products/bow-hunting-hanger
I'm in wv looking for some where to but a saddle
This is the one I use..
alnk.to/apSHPo7
What was that gear strap /camera mount
That’s something custom I rigged up lol
Where do you pee when up the tree?
On the ground somewhere I’m not going to lower my bow. Also have to miss all the climbing sticks lol. It’s not that hard tho.
@@NextStepOutdoors So you are not concerned about the smell spooky the deer?
@@williamchester5001not at all. I’d bet 99% of the best deer hunters pee out of their tree.
This coming season will be my first full season in my saddle. I have received so many helpful tips from you. Thank you for helping all of us newcomers.
Last year was my first only saddle season and the first few sits will seem super intimidating. After a few reps it will feel super natural and the more you do it the better it will get. You won’t regret it!
I’m super happy that you’re getting value from these videos. Most of these tips were learned the hard way through school of hard knocks 😅
Been hunting in a saddle since the mid 80’s. Doesn’t matter how long it takes. Take your time, be safe, and enjoy the outdoors!
Super cool!