Saddle comments and questions

[Gravey]

I bought my Cruzr XC saddle 2 years ago I think and never tried it until this past weekend other than in the yard. Some things I like and some things I don't so looking for advice.

1. How do you carry sticks and platform up the tree?
2. I normally carry my coveralls in and then put them on once in the tree and cooled down. The way the bridge is I can't do that and zip them closed.
3. My sticks are tethrd skeletors. Is there a modification for a quicker way to lock them down to the tree? The way they are works fine just wondering if there's a way to make it quicker.
4. I move around more than when I'm in a climber or ladder stand. I sat with knees in the tree and then that gets uncomfortable so I stood for a bit. Doing this over and over creates more movement. Is this normal?
5. Back band is necessary. Didn't use it the first day but did the second day and it's worth it.
6. Do you stay connected not only by the bridge but also the lineman's rope at all times?

Maybe this isn't for me but don't want to throw the towel in just yet if there are tips that make sense to try.

 

[Iglow]

1 I carry my sticks across my back with the bottom aider strap, I'd have to show you.
4 I do move more it seems but I just slow the movement down as much as I can.
6 I pull all the slack outta the linesman and throw an overhand knot around it with the tag end of the tether, completely outta the way and don't have to reconnect plus it's and insurance connection to the tree.
Gravey, keep at it, work out a system of every move and then it's a pcs of cake. I was hesitant and almost sold my setup but after really trying I wouldn't part with it for nothing now. It's the safest, lightest most versatile system for tree hunting out there.

 

[UCStandSitter]

I bought my Cruzr XC saddle 2 years ago I think and never tried it until this past weekend other than in the yard. Some things I like and some things I don't so looking for advice.

1. How do you carry sticks and platform up the tree?
2. I normally carry my coveralls in and then put them on once in the tree and cooled down. The way the bridge is I can't do that and zip them closed.
3. My sticks are tethrd skeletors. Is there a modification for a quicker way to lock them down to the tree? The way they are works fine just wondering if there's a way to make it quicker.
4. I move around more than when I'm in a climber or ladder stand. I sat with knees in the tree and then that gets uncomfortable so I stood for a bit. Doing this over and over creates more movement. Is this normal?
5. Back band is necessary. Didn't use it the first day but did the second day and it's worth it.
6. Do you stay connected not only by the bridge but also the lineman's rope at all times?

Maybe this isn't for me but don't want to throw the towel in just yet if there are tips that make sense to try.

1. Shock cord attached on the loops of my saddle in the rear. I too use Skeletors. Just loop em through and take em out as needed while climbing.
2. Yeah coveralls aren't going to work unless you hike in with em on. I leave my coat off and put it on once hooked up
3. Pretty quick for me with that amsteel. One quick loop and then seat.
4. Knee pads. I would actually double up. I'd wear volleyball knee pads under my pants and then hard knee pads on top. I found this to be the most comfortable for me with long sits since my knees are trash.
5. Love the back band. Makes a big difference when I'm knees against the tree. That said, pushing off from the platform and going straight legged for a time is a good stretch and can keep back pain at bay.
6. I don't keep the lineman's rope on once I'm hooked up.

 

[knightrider]

Youtube is your friend for all questions concerning saddle hunting, there are some really good channels about it. You need hangers on your saddle for your sticks and platform, gonna have to layer up before going up tree , you will eventually work out a system that works for you to control your movements, i dont do knee pads, i sit sideways with my hip against tree instead of my knees, get a platform with some angle to it and you can lean/stand alot longer and stiller. Backband is awesome! Watch all the videos on saddle how to you can stand