The saddle method has changed my approach in the woods forever I am putting in a lot of work time right now until next fall mainly looking for those spots on public land that are very overlooked and trees that no one's ever put stands in
"Linesman rope" won't stop you from falling down. It just keeps you from falling away from the tree. Unless it's over a limb, double wrapped, or has a tree squeeze on it. I think you know this and is why you are using adding a tether while getting onto the platform. But just slipping onto a stick seems pretty dangerous to me. Have you tried climbing with a rope? Like D.R.T., S.R.T., or S.M.A.R.T.?
The lineman's rope might not completely stop you from getting hurt if you fall, but it should slow you down and help you come to a stop if you slip. You need to keep good tension on your rope, making sure it stays above your waist on the back side of the tree and isn’t too slack. This will keep you close to the tree and help prevent you from falling too far. The tether is important when you're transitioning, as it can catch you if your platform slips out or a strap breaks. It's especially important to use both the rope and tether during the transition because you're moving around the tree and don’t have the same stability as when you're climbing. I haven't tried any of the rope techniques like DRT, or SRT. But those are good options if you don't want to mess with sticks.
@@VanceOutdoors We are both correct. But "should stop you" isn't good enough in my opinion. I recommend using the tether with a linesman. Because a stick can kick out, or you could slip, or just miss step. The stick is more than likely what your body is going to stop on, and being a guy, that won't do for me. I have developed a way that makes it easy. ua-cam.com/video/-XmsiY7eBiM/v-deo.html I hope you like it.
Be careful out there bud. You should definitely get a few practice reps in at Ground Level before setting everything at hunting height. Let us know if you have any questions, we would be glad to help. Thanks for watching the video.
@ I ended up going back out a few times over the weekend and I was able to get up 3 trees rather quickly and Sunday I had the best and most comfortable sit but now I need to find a way to get comfortable shooting from different positions, had a doe in range but she was at my side I couldn’t comfortably shoot in
I like a ring of steps over the platform. They nest together nice and I just throw them in my FAS pack. It’s a little less weight without that extra predator pack.
So u may answer this and I missed it but why choose this over say a summit climber? I’ve been hunting since I was little but just started watching UA-cam and to me this saddle hunting is new. My dad has sticks similar to this but they are much longer and heavier and the platform and seat is much comfier but they are heavy and we leave em on trees. But the climber is pretty fast once u get good at it, good ones are light enough and they sit way better than that Seattle looks. And we practice drawing sitting down so I can bow hunt in em also. They seem useful for hanging trail cameras higher than u can reach but what am I missing?
At the end of the day, it all comes down to personal preference. It's just another tool in the box. With a little practice, you can get really fast at hanging your set with saddle gear. The key is keeping everything in the same place on your setup so it becomes second nature. The saddle is a great option for anyone who wants a light, quiet solution for hiking in and hunting public land. It's also ideal for those who need mobility and want to move quietly across any property. One of the biggest advantages is the ability to shoot from almost any angle around the tree. If a deer comes in from any direction, you have a shot. However, if you've already invested a lot of time and money into climbers, saddle hunting may not be the best option for you. Thanks for watching.
Saddle hunting isn’t for everyone. That’s the beauty of all the options available to us as hunters. There’s a method for everyone. Good luck this season.
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The saddle method has changed my approach in the woods forever I am putting in a lot of work time right now until next fall mainly looking for those spots on public land that are very overlooked and trees that no one's ever put stands in
Great video man! Just getting things together for saddle hunting next year and this was helpful!
Thanks for watching! Let us know if you have any questions.
This is a detailed video of saddle hunting. We appreciates your work.
Dude, great job. Thank you.
Never hunted from a saddle but I’m curious now. Great tutorial.
Great video for folks with questions and just starting out. Thank you......
Great video, just bought my first saddle. Latitude method.
Thanks for watching. Latitude makes a great saddle. Enjoy it!!
"Linesman rope" won't stop you from falling down. It just keeps you from falling away from the tree. Unless it's over a limb, double wrapped, or has a tree squeeze on it. I think you know this and is why you are using adding a tether while getting onto the platform. But just slipping onto a stick seems pretty dangerous to me. Have you tried climbing with a rope? Like D.R.T., S.R.T., or S.M.A.R.T.?
The lineman's rope might not completely stop you from getting hurt if you fall, but it should slow you down and help you come to a stop if you slip. You need to keep good tension on your rope, making sure it stays above your waist on the back side of the tree and isn’t too slack. This will keep you close to the tree and help prevent you from falling too far.
The tether is important when you're transitioning, as it can catch you if your platform slips out or a strap breaks. It's especially important to use both the rope and tether during the transition because you're moving around the tree and don’t have the same stability as when you're climbing.
I haven't tried any of the rope techniques like DRT, or SRT. But those are good options if you don't want to mess with sticks.
@@VanceOutdoors We are both correct. But "should stop you" isn't good enough in my opinion. I recommend using the tether with a linesman. Because a stick can kick out, or you could slip, or just miss step. The stick is more than likely what your body is going to stop on, and being a guy, that won't do for me. I have developed a way that makes it easy. ua-cam.com/video/-XmsiY7eBiM/v-deo.html I hope you like it.
I shoulda watched this before my test scout run today, nearly fell out of the tree because I thought my foot rest was dug in but it was in fact not💀
Be careful out there bud.
You should definitely get a few practice reps in at Ground Level before setting everything at hunting height.
Let us know if you have any questions, we would be glad to help. Thanks for watching the video.
@ I ended up going back out a few times over the weekend and I was able to get up 3 trees rather quickly and Sunday I had the best and most comfortable sit but now I need to find a way to get comfortable shooting from different positions, had a doe in range but she was at my side I couldn’t comfortably shoot in
I like a ring of steps over the platform. They nest together nice and I just throw them in my FAS pack. It’s a little less weight without that extra predator pack.
A ring of steps is a great option!
Best thing about saddle hunting is the versatility of your setup. You can switch it up whenever.
Great video thanks
Helpful video
Great hunting video series! What pack are you using and how are you attaching your sticks? Thank you.
Thanks for watching.
That is a Fieldline Tactical day pack. I’m using the Predator Pack with the Compression Kit from Tethrd to attach the sticks.
So u may answer this and I missed it but why choose this over say a summit climber? I’ve been hunting since I was little but just started watching UA-cam and to me this saddle hunting is new. My dad has sticks similar to this but they are much longer and heavier and the platform and seat is much comfier but they are heavy and we leave em on trees. But the climber is pretty fast once u get good at it, good ones are light enough and they sit way better than that Seattle looks. And we practice drawing sitting down so I can bow hunt in em also. They seem useful for hanging trail cameras higher than u can reach but what am I missing?
At the end of the day, it all comes down to personal preference. It's just another tool in the box. With a little practice, you can get really fast at hanging your set with saddle gear. The key is keeping everything in the same place on your setup so it becomes second nature.
The saddle is a great option for anyone who wants a light, quiet solution for hiking in and hunting public land. It's also ideal for those who need mobility and want to move quietly across any property. One of the biggest advantages is the ability to shoot from almost any angle around the tree. If a deer comes in from any direction, you have a shot.
However, if you've already invested a lot of time and money into climbers, saddle hunting may not be the best option for you. Thanks for watching.
could a muddy pro hunting harness work in place of a saddle?
Who makes the equipment tether you used to hang now and pack?
That is the HYS Strap from Tethrd.
@ thank you
What is the bow hanger you use?
I use a HeroClip or the new Tethrd Fold N Go.
And you would have a pull line for your bow?
Yes. I use a 30’ length of paracord with a small S-Biner to attach it to my saddle.
What is the bow hanger called?
It’s called a HeroClip. I wrapped hockey tape around it also.
what clips are those?
Kydex J-Hooks from Eastern Woods Outdoors.
@@projekt_tactical Thank you!
What pack is this?
Fieldline Tactical Day Pack. I have the same one.
I could of been 50ft into the tree in my climber by the time u got your weekend worth a gear all hooked up and ready to just start
Saddle hunting isn’t for everyone. That’s the beauty of all the options available to us as hunters. There’s a method for everyone. Good luck this season.
thats cap son