1st year saddle review

[Ladys man]

So this is my first year in the saddle and have 8 sits, 4 bow, 4 muzzy.
Pros- 1. I like the visibility,2. it's pretty comfy once set up, feet start to hurt about hour 4 I have plantar fasciitis, 3. I like the idea of mobility.
Cons. 1. Hanging/take down of sticks kinda sucks, could just be me. I done the rope mod and not happy with it, next year I will go with and ams steel daisy chain due to ease of packing. 2. I haven't found a good way to steady myself with gun, unless using the tree but that's only limited shots. May go back the viper for gun. 3. It's really hard to take a leak from the saddle lol. 4. My bino harness keeps me from bear hugging the tree and gets in the way during climb up and down.

Question my accessory belt has small hooks not very good for shoulder straps on guns, better to change belt or straps?

Any comments on the above that may help with any of these?

 

[Iglow]

I made 7.5 foot daisy chains of 1/4 " amsteel wench line. 15k lbs worth of safety. Much better and faster than ropes or straps.

 

[Heath423]

Ascending and descending the tree: Have you looked at 2TC (2 tether climbing)? It looks strange at first but I found it to be my preferred method to climb and then repel from tree. Also feel it is a safer method due to being tied in all the way up. Climbing this way is a tad slower than other methods. This is my 3rd or 4th year climbing this way.

As far as hanging you weapon: You may want to consider using a Hero Clip on your accessory belt. They come in different sizes.
Good Luck

 

[Tn Joe]

Get a good one stick and shed the climbing sticks and platform. It's safer, lighter, and easier IMO

 

[knightrider]

Ditch the steps all together, several different methods spend a few days on YouTube researching them all and find one works fir you. Much safer than sticks