HOW TO HUNT FROM A TREE SADDLE! - PART 2 (How Comfortable Is It?)
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This is a great stand, period! It's lightweight, climbs easy czcams.com/users/postUgkxlQ7TDIrnnSXXbRgFFaxqwullRJJIuYAs and feels solid while in the tree. The seat is easy to fold up for climbing and sits comfortably for long days in the woods. The only downside I have is that it might be too comfortable, but I like napping in the tree anyway. This is the second Summit Viper I have owned. The old one is steel making it heavier, but this aluminum version is about 9-10 lbs lighter. I recommend buying a better fall harness as the one included is clunky and not super comfortable. I think it will work fine if you NEED to use it, but there are lots of other more comfortable options out there.
Three seasons ago, at the age of 73, I made a commitment to hunt an entire season from a saddle. My primary reason was for the safety factor. I had been hunting from a hang on stand since 1973 (before they were commercially available). After all of those years, I had that method fine tuned to be as light and efficient as possible. But, at my age I knew falling couldn't be an option even when using a harness. I also knew using a saddle correctly that falling wasn't an option. During that first season I realized that not only was I safer, I also enjoyed all of many benefits that the saddle offers over a traditional stand.
Warren Womack I’m 54 and was wondering if I was past the time to change good comment
@@goober698 In my opinion.... If you can climb a tree, it's just as easy to hunt from a saddle as it is from a lock-on or a climbing stand. Best wishes.
Mr. Warren if you are not using that woodpecker drill I'll put it to work lol.
I’m no spring chicken- but I just got a saddle this week - took it 35 feet up with a chainsaw and took the bulk out of an oak tree before I dropped it parallel to my friends house. Never felt safer in my life doing tree work. Super excited to take it on a leisurely hunt.
@@goober698 If you can set a hang on stand you can use a saddle. Im 44 and have been saddle hunting for a few years. I can't hardly stand sitting a traditional stand anymore. I look at the safety while getting up the tree as the biggest benefit. I'm really afraid of heights but I go up 20' in this and feel safe. I looked at them in the early 90s and they were terrible. The phantom is awesome!
Out of all the bow/hunting shows, I tip my hat to y'all. U make the best with what U have. No feed plots involving thousands of dollars, just guys in the woods. Keep up the great work.
For those who don’t see the practicality in a saddle, try one. You might be very surprised. 50 years old and converted to one saddle from about 15 treestands, the safety factor being the driving force. Having used it for a season, I’ve found it far more comfortable due to the ease of shifting to different pressure points and simply love the fact that from any direction, I can put the tree between me and eyes. Blew it last year when captain hat rack appeared on my weak side and picked me off while bringing my bow over the tether to accommodate the shot. I’ll be practicing that dance move all summer long.
I'm about the same age and switched to a saddle last year also. Another plus I experienced was getting into trees that would be impossible with a climber and a huge PITA for a hang-on. Shot angle and controlling movement does require some practice, but this is a new style and like anything new will definitely give it another year!
I'm 51 this year and a making the switch, i just don't see how you can go wrong, easier to pack, lighter to pack, faster to set up, and no doubt it is going to be way more comfortable...
The amount of times I’ve watched this vídeo wanting to try a saddle out would blow minds. I ran into a whole saddle set up for a price I couldn’t pass up, hours of practice in the back yard and on my second saddle sit ever I shot my first saddle deer last night. Thanks THP for opening my eyes to this. It’ll be hard for me to hang lock one again.
Doing the same thing here
This is the 4th time I've watched the videos and told the wife lastnight
I'm gonna get me a set up Just because of the mobility and stealth of the system. I hunt a small tract with stands already out and set up and yes there nice but like Aaron said Your Stuck right there in that spot. And I know we have deer moving on this property that is maybe a few hundred yards away that you never even see.... I want to get in their house
The Hunting Public is an accomplished group of hunters and videographers. I really enjoy when I hear experts like them say 'to each their own'. This shows confidence in their own systems and a realization that some systems work better in certain situations. That is experience talking.
You guys really do make the best hunting content on CZcams. You guys have taught me so much about versatility! I was a set a stand and hunt it guy until I discovered you and learned all new tactics. My success rates and sightings have gone through the roof! You experience the same frustrations I do some times and it’s great to see that it’s just not me! Watching this channel over the years has given me confidence and knowledge that I can apply to my current situation and become easily adaptable! For that, thank you so much!
Age 57 6’2” 240 Healthy respect for gravity. I tried it and Iove it. Absolutely no fear of falling using it. Just inspect you gear as if your life depends on it, because it does!
I used a Tethrd saddle last season a half dozen times before it got stollen out of my truck. I went to a JX3 Hybrid and I love it. I had two new ropeman 2's on it. Made me want to PUKE!! WAY more comfortable and it allows me to hang everything that was in my pack around the perimeter and eliminate my pack. The best thing about it is you don't need a perfect three to hang comfortably. I found I was frequently trying to get comfortable in the Tethrd rig. Another great thing about the JX3 is you can completely remove the back support and shoulder straps once you are secure in the tree.
I got a phantom in march and have been practicing climbing and hanging and shooting from it. Tree stands are history for me now. The light weight of my whole setup allows me to bounce around and go wherever i want to. It is not cheap to get set up if you need a climbing system as well,but the buy once cry once saying is true.
I’m 55 and got my first saddle last year. I started out one sticking and have moved into SRT/DRT climbing. To me it’s another tool in my arsenal to harvest deer.
Including my bow , I’m carrying around 12-15 pounds and can get in any tree.
I’ve never felt safer in a tree as I do in my saddle.
I’ve never felt more secure off the ground as I do in a saddle.
Warren Womack is truly a bow hunting legend! He was videoing his hunts before anyone else. Got to meet him and spend time at his house and he is the real deal bowhunter and loves to share his knowledge with others. Love the video guys. Keep’ em comin!
Great video. There's a saddle in my future, just not right this second. 4 climbers, 6 lock on's (with sticks and steps), 2 ladders and 2 ground blinds, I got to thin the herd a little. The mere fact that Mr. Warren Womack endorses them means a lot. I'm pushing 60 and he's already in his 70's. I've been following his adventures for a long time and I assure he is as legit as he is humble. What I like about the saddle more than anything else is you can get in that tree that no other stand will fit and basically hunt in a duck blind 10-12 feet off the ground. That alone for me is enough to warrant a future purchase.
I’ve used a saddle for 20 years this year. I love them and I will never use a tree stand again. Any tree you can put a stand in you can put a saddle in plus a million more!!! Last year I was fat as hell and I still had no problem using my saddle. 6’4 320 with my gear. 360 degree of movement says it all....
What saddle and platform do you use? I'm a bigger guy too and am worried about weight capacities, comfort, etc. I really like the idea of a saddle but want something that I know will work for me and not have to worry
I use a trophyline tree saddle. I have two, ones a assault saddle 2.4 lbs and the other is Neoprene style that's 4.6 lbs. Both have a very thick green cargo strap for the linemen belt and Tether strap! Even at over 320 lbs last year with gear and my 6’4frame that I've got up to 300 lbs these days still feel extremely safe at all times climbing up to 30 feet in wet or dry conditions! Btw the platform they are promoting is a waste of time four tree pegs or strap steps allows you to move up to 360 degrees depending on tree size. What I always love about saddle hunting the last 20 plus years is you can use any tree and your always locked in. I've fallow at least 4 times over the year muddy or wet tree step and the linemen belt always saved me!!!
I first tried saddle hunting at sixty six.
It's the logical way to lighten your load.
Thanks guys.
I’m a lineman so it’s all very familiar to me. Sometimes we have to use ladders on towers and if you put your safety in the middle it pulls in and will kill your hips. But if you go around the outside of the ladder (in line with hips) it is way more comfortable. Maybe you could use some type of aluminum spreader bar or something
Hey Chris, I was a lineman for Duke for 35 years and did trees as a sideline, then after retiring from Duke do trees only. I use my arborist saddle a lot deer hunting and climb SRT with no sticks or hooks and it's the only way to fly. Plus it's fun rappelling down after the hunt's over.
Great video, just bought the phantom, first year saddle hunting. Can't wait
Same just got it today and after first day of use already getting used to it
Same here. Haven't received it yet but I can't wait to try it out.
If anybody here is considering trying out a saddle, and doesn’t know whether or not to pull the trigger, I’m telling you that you need to do it. I understand cost is a factor for some, but think about the fact that you probably own multiple stands and want to buy more and you’ll understand you’re saving money in the long run. I got into a full saddle set up for less than $500 easily, including the whole system, climbing sticks, and a ring of steps. As a public land hunter, it has completely changed the way I am able to hunt, and I can honestly say with 100% certainty that unless I win the lotto and can buy some private land, I will never go back to treestands.
Scored my first bow kill the first year switching to saddle hunting (actually added saddle hunting to my repertoire). 4 years unsuccessfully bow hunting from a treestand, I decided to try saddle hunting for mobility and slipped up into a tree / got into the hot zone of deer activity which I was always just out of range for while in treestand. Ground hunting the area is very difficult, I’m more confident with being above eye level. In addition, I’m super fidgety and saddle hunting was/is ideal. Also, I stayed warmer during the hunt. Plus, able to move into the shade throughout the day while sun shifted over the sky. Takes a bit of practice to be comfortable and to have a method but so worth it. Full disclosure; I rigged up a DIY saddle. Would love to invest in a Tethrd soon tho. I’m interested in climbing methods and possible low baggage/ weight options for those longer hikes in...perhaps there’s already a video on this with THP.
Best video I’ve seen yet that give step by step detail with the right camera shots to follow every exact movement!!! I’m finally sold on saddle hunting all because of this one video!! Thanks guys
7 month old video. Found while researching tree saddles. I'm thinking about it. For you folks, I subscribed awhile ago, and my CZcams unrang it. I dont know why. Love your channel guys. Keep em coming
So many times on the way to preset stand sites you find hot sign and look around and say “that would be a great spot for a set” with the saddle- you’re wearing your set. Hunt that spot!
I like the saddles but I don’t want to lose sight of how awesome the ghillie suits are. Please keep it an even mix
what suits?
That is how I found this channel due to interest in ghillie suit ground hunting
So crazy that last season I was against this system and was so closed minded due to the amount of ropes and adjustments. Now it’s all I want I’m literally ordering from these guys and selling my ladder stands.
Also crazy that thp is in tight with ranch fairy who is literally my go to arrow tuning guy!
I’ve learned more in a year or so with thp and ranch fairy than I have in twenty years anywhere else in life and on you tube ! I hunt public land only and thanks to you guys I shot a Huge buck on a small piece of public land that I have hunted for over fifteen years and never killed a buck on ever! I love you guys and thank you for taking the time to do this!
Love my summit climber but I can't go up a tree with branches.
It doesn't want to bite into hard barked trees. It's big and not comfortable to carry for a few miles.
Now I can throw my saddle, sticks, platform and hunting suit into my Kifaru pack and comfortably go in miles if necessary. Now I have so many more tree options allowing me to get exactly where I want.
Utube is a blessing sometimes teaching us many things. It also can have side effects of that. Went to go shop for one of these kits and theyre all on backorder. Been watching since the beginning tons of respect you guys get it done!
I'll be 70 years old in a few months and I am learning to climb trees with ropes so that I can saddle hunt next fall. Being old and out of shape makes pulling my butt up the rope a lot of work, but at the same time it is the most fun I have had in years. It is like being a kid again. In addition to just being great fun, it is also great exercise, so for all you older folks thinking about hunting from a saddle, you are not too old. Go have fun! You do not need to use ropes to get up the trees. You can use climbing sticks or other methods. The choice is yours. As to being in a saddle; I haven't spent a long period in the saddle yet, but I have been comfortable while there. I suspect it will be comfortable for long periods. Just be safe. Follow the rules and use common sense. You will have fun for sure. Bring a book with you.
I love that!! I'm 44 and wondering how many years I have left in the saddle..at least 26 years if I can keep up with you! I'm trying to get my Dad into it but he's not quite sold yet.
@@billydwilson8017 If I could talk to him I would tell him to sit in a harness and play like a kid on a swing for a few minutes. Work up enough nerve to lift yourself a couple of feet off the ground and turn yourself so you are suspended upside down in the air. Give yourself about five minutes to play on that rope like a child and you will see that it is just as much fun today as it was then. Don't let yourself believe all that childhood joy is gone from your life. Just go out and play. It is good for your mind, heart, and soul. Go outside and play. Freak out your wife and kids. You will be glad you did. Just be safe. Follow the rules.
Love the idea, love yalls content, biggest problem i have is the cost of their saddles. I make 6 figures and there is still no way i could bring myself to pay almost $300 on some fabric and ropes. Their profit margin is too massive. Id need it to be more reasonable. Unfortunately I will be sticking to the ground and tree stands until then.
I always get a laugh from the “too much margin” comments. Mostly because you have no idea what their margin is. Any manufacturer will tell you 40% gross margin is what you need to cover all the associated costs plus raw materials to have a healthy business. The Rule of Retail is 2x the cost (or more).
lahokc59 You assume that “doubling the cost” is all profit, typically far from the truth. Material, labor, equipment, all the costs associated with running a business (overhead /fully burdened costs), let alone unforeseen issues of manufacturing like scrap, material variences, equipment breakdown, etc. don’t forget people like to get paid, raises, benefits, etc.
While you believe things you buy should be cheaper, are you offering up a pay cut to your employer to reduce costs? Bet not.
In the end it is called capitalism. Fact is capitalism, unfettered, is a disaster for the consumer. All products have a market price...too high and competition comes in...too low and out of business.
No company can build bulk product on a minimum margin without a massive chain of distribution. IE a company that will buy everything that it has produced to distribute that product for the client.
It always makes me roll my eyes when people pretend to understand what profit margin actually means. This kind of company has to produce most of their product up front to be sold by themselves and smaller distributors throughout the year. If they operated on a minimum profit margin and had even 25% to 15% of their inventory unsold at the end of the year... They would go bankrupt every single time.
Furthermore, a company cannot pay a good livable wage to any of its employees on minimum profit margin alone. It's always interesting to see so many people complain about the average wage and then wish they could get cheaper products. You can't have it both ways. Profit margin and profitability are two totally different things. So our quality control and cost offset.
My assumption about this company is that it likely makes the highest quality item of its kind in the safest on the market. It probably also pays its employees a very fair wage. I would rather pay more to a company like that that we use premium grade materials then pay less to some foreign-made brand that could care less about the end user .
As a climber who has gotten into hunting this is interesting, also have ideas to make the system better. Edit: I looked at the price tag, smh, that's ridiculous expensive
Awesome idea, been around a long time. Now that it's the "cool kid" thing to do, price point has become ridiculous. Wait for other companies to catch up. HAWK makes a saddle now (not great), but hopefully others follow suit and drive down the cost.
mann i just wanna hunt with y’all 👌🏼 such an awesome group of friends, love your guys vids! keep em comin’!
Last week was the first time ever using a saddle for me, when going off of the side of the platform, my right foot hit the buckle and release the platform. All I did was fall a little bit and my tether caught me just fine. I was able to use my foot to get the platform back up Enough to lower myself down to my climbing sticks and then I re-installed my platform
Just sold me I hate being stuck in one stand or the idea of spending thousands of dollars on multiple stands to hang and maybe have stolen at least the saddle I can climb down and move locations quickly. Thanks this video really helped me make up my mind
I'm ordering my saddle very soon. I own a climber that is too comfortable. People wonder what that means until you accidentally fall asleep in a prime spot and waste your evening. I think this is gonna give me that balance of comfort and usability. I'm excited for next fall boys.
One of the best if not the best info video I've ever seen describing saddle hunting. I really want to give this a try since I mostly hunt public land and I like to be mobile. My only hang up is trying to make my decision on which climbing method to use and which saddle to get. I really like the one in the video. It's probably the most expensive but that usually means it comes with everything you need and it's the best 👌
I've been saddle hunting for over 25 years. Why all the hate? Hunt how YOU like. If it ain't for you, move along. There are more choices of manufactured saddles on the market now than ever. You can get started with a DIY minimalist set up for less than $100. We should all practice with our set up until it becomes 2nd nature, regardless of what method we use.
What a great design, simplicity will always sell. I really think these folks have simplified tree work an all around comfort while hunting.
They didn’t simplify the price that’s for damn sure. If you don’t have a platform or sticks you’re dropping $600 for this system. That’s a steep price tag and that doesn’t even include half the accessories he included in his setup. It looks like a great option though but I’ll likely be shopping around for a more budget friendly option. The quality looks great. I’m all for paying for quality but that price tag is pretty steep.
I am sold on the saddle!! Have used it for 2yrs.. I will not use another system.. My climbing system may change as I still experiment with different options.. But it always boils down to.. What is the best way to get in a tree with my tree saddle.. Climbing systems would be a great informative video. Lightest and still safe.
My Tethrd Phantom and accessories will be here this week. I have 2 big tracks of land to explore this fall along with an Ohio lease. I can’t wait to be this mobile!!!
I travel the country for work on power plants and y’all made it an easy choice on my next run and gun set up
If they don't already, Tethrd should make a dedicated safety harness. That lower saddle portion looks better that any of the harnesses I've worn. Just needs shoulder straps and a rear tether hook.
When I'm not hunting public, I have several "permanent" ladders that are in tried & true locations...safety harness is all i need for those sits.
Zack is the master of spot and stalk. The only other person I have ever seen as good as him on video was a guy named Alan Altizer... He was one of the original guys to do videos. on VHS of course.. saddle is awesome I'm 61 been doing it for a while, and will never change . Keep it up fellas .>>>------->
Seeing a lot of comments regarding prices. There are are many options on the market now from all price ranges. A lot of guys I know started out with the DIY sit drag set up to see if it is worth while but like anything, once you commit to doing it right there is a little bit of up front cost. In comparison, you can get most of you set up for the same price as most climbing stands. A trophyline tree saddle and Out on a limb platform can be attained for less than 300 easily. Used market can be much cheaper. Tethrd Makes great stuff and if you can get them, do it but there are many other options out there and once you try it once, you're hooked.
I had a 22’ ladder stand come off the tree because of a broken strap. I crushed my L2 and fractured two more vertebrae along with 7 ruptured disc. I’m still recovering from the surgery. I bought a saddle and will be using it this fall. Nothing will get me back in a tree stand. The safety of a saddle is the best thing about it.
Why exactly is the saddle for safe? I m a total newbe in this field. All the best for your recovery. Cheers
@@maniroquai you’re never not connected to the tree if you use it correctly.
Just got my saddle a month ago. I can’t wait for good weather to practice for the 2022 hunting season!
I got my saddle last year and hunted in it all last season and I have loved it!!! I hunt public land in Oklahoma and have lease land in Lousisana and it’s super light to pack in ! this is by far the best investment I have ever bought!
I agree with everything this video had to offer. For me specially now that a more permanent hunting spot is now gone I could go into any woods and be in the air but damn! By the time I buy sticks and a kit Im at almost 1K. Glad I kept me tree climbing gear.
I've only used a Tethrd saddle for one season, I really like it- had lots of fun. Hope I don't piss anyone off, but as a middle aged (55) guy, the movement in a saddle can be something I need to learn to manage better, deer often pick you off even over 20 feet high in pressured areas due to movement required in a saddle. There are situations or tree's that only can be hunted with a saddle, and I love it for that. At heights over 20 feet, its still scary leaning back with that thin amsteel bridge, I found myself keeping the linemans rope around the tree. I still like my lone wolf climber, & prefer to use it. Still this is just one guys opinion, but I feel I'm a pretty average guy & being honest. I plan to still use the saddle, bowhunting legend John Eberhart's book got me to use one, & he's a short athletic guy, I think it's better suited for the smaller hunter. (again, I know some bigger older guys love the saddle). I do recommend anyone who hasn't saddle hunted to add it to their toolbox, it definitely expands opportunities.
I like this for keeping my family and friends out of my hunting stands on public
How about a quick video of climbing the tree and setting up and see how long it takes.
I always did run and gun with sticks and stands. Once you practice a few times, it’s way faster. Not packing a stand up at the end saves a lot of time.
only takes a couple minutes to get 20'. putting all your nick nacks in place once you get on the platform is what takes a little more time . especially if you have camera equipment
Great video! Switched over to saddle this January. So far it’s a game changer. Another great tool in the tool box. Can be rather expensive but honestly I like the best of the best gear so it’s always expensive no matter what your buying.
Watching all your videos and how you guys evolved from treestand hunting to saddle hunting peaked my interest in saddle hunting. I asked for a Tethered Saddle this year for Christmas and I am anticipating getting it so I am looking forward to joining the Tethered Nation. My hunting buddies were telling me when I first mentioned my interest back before our Hunting Trip to Black Kettle National Grasslands in Oklahoma that I was crazy cause "those things look so uncomfortable" but I sure wish I had one while we were there as much as I moved my stand to try and get into range... I might have been more successful had I had the ability to move around a little easier. Needless to say, I am excited to add hunting from a saddle in my hunting bag.
Greatest system ever for more than 5 reasons. The people complaining about the cost, i was there. Super expensive, right? Well if you have 3 hang ons, a climber, and 2 sets of climbing sticks you spent more. Now you have to get cable locks and full body harnesses. Worry about theft all the time or hang it in the dark. With a saddle you need 1 rig, that's it. Nobody is stealing my gear anymore I promise you that. Its an investment for sure. But its way safer, and you access trees and areas that you couldn't in the past. When it comes to my life and my safety, I don't think about what it costs.
I feel like i can really relate with most of the things you guys have stated. I live in Louisiana and saddle hunt almost exclusively. I am already a little down because we only have 4 weeks left to hunt this year. I hunt public land more than private because of the challenges one faces makes it more rewarding when you do get that buck you have put in so much time to get. I took a while for me to learn the details but I was saddle hunting my first trip out after practicing a couple times in the yard. I was a little apprehensive about the height and just a rope between you and the ground but I got used to it the more i learned to trust my tethrd system. Now i hunt at 20-25 feet with no worries where 2 years ago I would not get above 10 feet because i just wasnt comfortable at first. Now I have a Rambo ebike, phantom tetherd saddle, and skeletor climbing sticks. I load my pull cart to my bike and even 3 or 4 miles away, i can be in a tree hunting in less than an hour. This system is absolutely unbeatable. I know you guys will disagree with this, but i am kinda glad saddle hunting is not as popular because I feel like it is such an advantage that I would not get as many opportunities as i do now if everyone were saddle hunting, haha. This has really and truly changed my hunting entirely. I feel like a kid after Christmas everytime i get my saddle out of my pack. Thanks again Tethrd, for making it easy to find everything i need in one place and top notch quality.
Question for you from a fellow Louisianian from Lafayette. Can you sit in that saddle comfortably for an all day sit? I'm worried about that.. hesitating to try something other than my climber. Hated my lock on.
This really makes me want to get into saddle hunting
Look interesting. Light and portable. Ideal for scout and hunt situations. Nobody will be able to steal your stand either.
I have a saddle but lately Ive been using the .5 more then anything its just as lightweight and mobile ..the saddle is nice early season once it starts getting cold they suck when you gotta add and remove layers also for me theres so much more movement involved with saddle hunting opposed to a stand ...if you can afford both a saddle and a lockon setup its worth it for the rare instances where its better but if you could only have one the .5 cant be beat...when setup correctly you can shoot the same circumferences with less movement
Just wanted to let you guys know something.....I was watching old midwest whitetail videos you guys were in, I'd have to say i surely do appreciate the direction you took the hunting public channel. Hearing Aaron push products in those old videos just feels forced and honestly I want to see hunting not commercials for stuff I cant even afford anyway. Keep up the good work guys, your channel is #1 for sure
I'm a ground hunter I like going in with my water container binos and weapon. Maybe a stool. Depends if I setup early in the year prior or not. Definitely been thinking about a saddle or sit and climb.
Y’all answered my question about age and weight. Thank You. Now I just have to save up I rather have safety than anything
Happy Hunting y’all
Ordered mine 2day....can't wait to get it in the use it
I wish I could get my summit climber into any tree. Unlike any other stand, you can sit in it all day without adjusting. Unfortunately it's limiting characteristic is you need the right tree and that's not always in the right spot. I would carry a 90lb stand if I had to to be comfortable so weight isnt an issue for me. I wish I could try a saddle somewhere for a couple minutes. Can't justify the cost without trying it first. Would fit my mobile hunting style for sure if I liked it.
Love the Hunting Public and in this video they say "Keep and open mind" about saddle hunting........but what they need to also say is "Keep and open WALLET" Dang is this Tethr'd brand saddle and platform EXPENSIVE. 🤑
Just got my saddle a few months back, really excited to get after it with the saddle this fall. The ability to move to different spots easily and set up quickly is something I look forward to a lot
Ok so how’s it going during this season? Has that excitement now faded and ur hunting with ur ol reliable tree stand I bet
@@TheInvisibleOne1026 not at all, haven't hunted out of a tree stand once this year, definitely enjoy the saddle. I haven't killed anything yet but that is just because I'm a bow hunting novice. The saddle is very versatile, and surprisingly comfortable in my opinion
@@deardeer5215 thanks for the reply. I guess I have to become more open minded, just killed so many deer out of stands the last 20 years guess I’m a little to set in my ways. GL and happy hunting
@@TheInvisibleOne1026 hey everyone has a different preference, nothing wrong with using a tree stand. Good luck to you as well.
14:11. I agree it’s not one or the other as far as a stand or a saddle. But after sitting in your stand watching deer go past a 60 yards away. Climb down and move. That is maximum efficiency.
With all the the things you have to do, for me a summit or cougar claw or trophey hunter is the way to go. Idk. Thanks for the info
Who u kidding Zach u hunt 90% spot n stock ghillie suit on the ground bro but yes it’s another tool in the tool box the saddle is low profile but u guys have a great tree stand proven system but it’s nice 👍 to see new tools
This was so fun hunting out of my saddle this morning thinks yall
Good video. Best system I've used in 40+ years of trad bow hunting.
Just got mine boys let’s roll!!! Had to get one lost my private lands so public land it is…feels comfortable just gotta get used to it…🤙🏻
I’m 70 and the driving factor for going to saddle was WEIGHT. Hard to find time to get and keep legs in shape.
Good luck to all
that's it, I'm hunting Tethrd One sticks and a Predator saddle system next year !!! Tired of lugging four 4 pound stagger steps and a 10 pound hang on plus my bow.....
This looks like a sweet setup. I'm ordering one. The founders seem like good guys too.
Teather should use that as their commercial
Would like to see a quick video on shooting a bow from a saddle. Curious if all the ropes, straps get in the way of shooting?
I’m just trying this out this year but I use a climbing rope and foot hood to get up in the tree. I used to cut timber for a living and cut the tops out of trees so most the gear I already had except for the saddle. A climber saddle is close but not as comfortable. One thing I’ll say is I got tired of using a climber tree stand. I hate them and I never feel safe on a climber. They are a pain to pack in and take forever to get in a tree and ready to hunt. They can be loud to. I like the hunting saddle. It’s easy to pack in but when you have to go buy the platform and climbing sticks then it’s freakin expensive. Especially when you have a wife and 3 kids.
Thanks guys! Been watching you guys saddle hunt since last year. Finally saved up enough coin to get my own... now---will it get here before the rut!
Ole Burt and Ernie dun a goodern.
Broke college student, but I normally valet in the summer so I can pay off my tuition and afford to not work during the school year, and still buy something nice for myself. Last year I bought a drone to use for my hunting videos and this year I wanted to buy a mantis but this corona virus through my finances in the garbage.
Can you guys please do a video showing all of your turkey beards, turkey fans and spurs.
Appreciate the vids! Ordered my tethrd stuff a few mins ago!
What is the backpack that is being used? That looks so nice for the strap
Question / statement. Just because I have a problem falling asleep while I hunt . This is why I chose to hunt from the ground , but I would like to get back into a tree . Also standing in one place makes it worse for me. What is your thoughts ? October 2021
Thanks guys, that was lots of great information.
As hard as I try I cannot sell myself on one of these. I've hunted from a climber for years on public land. I haven't missed a shot opportunity because of it and I have a lot less to keep up with.
Cody Pridg these to me look unsafe climbers look safer then these will stick to my summit climber stand
Pretty awesome! I will be getting one!
Cool! I am really liking this system.
Yeah one of your best
Awesome video thanks for sharing
I think saddle hunting sounds great but I just can't get past the cost. From what I just looked at, you are talking almost $600 for the saddle system and platform - then you need climbing sticks which are $80 a stick (hunting beast sticks anyway). So you are talking about $900 for a complete system. Ouch. I'm sure there are ways to cut costs but I would also want quality equipment.
I built my setup last year for under $200. Look at the black diamond rock climbing harnesses I got one for $30. Then build a sit drag (diy via CZcams) or buy it off amazon. I built my sitdrag from an old hunting jacket and used the nylon from an old full body harness. Go to west marine for some Amstel rope for the bridge. I made my platform from an old electric wheel chair footpad. For the sticks I got three lone wolf sticks for $110 and cut them to 22” and spliced an Amstel aider to the bottom so they’re light but I can still get 20’ on three. Hell PM me and I’ll send you my rch and sitdrag for free. Check out saddle hunter .com there is a lot of useful info and it’s a lot cheaper than you think, these guys are using top of the line gear
@@btsnhos thanks for the info. Very much appreciated!
You have to consider that you will need climbing sticks if you are using a saddle or a stand. Also you are not leaving the saddle on the tree so you only ever need one. The platform is not needed. It is nice but there are plenty of DIY things you can do from standing on a branch to the top stick or a ring of tree pegs.
Facebook has. Classifieds one for this stuff. You can get lucky
It does cost a lot to buy everything if you purchase quality gear, so do it a little at a time. It might take a while to assemble you gear, but once you have it you will be able to hunt almost anywhere with ease.
Love the show. However this thing simply isn’t for everyone. I much prefer hunting in secluded areas on public land. In these areas I prepare 4 or 5 stand locations. A combination of ladder and lock on. Really really comfortable stands. If the wind switches I have several options. I can get down sneak you the next one. Minimal noise and movement and once again strapped in safe and comfortable.
Some states don’t let you leave stands up over night, so a saddle works much better when you have to pack everything in every time you go
honestly when i hear "i want ultralight equipment" my first thought is, why don't just loose a few pounds of bodyfat? That is what i have done, had a bit too much with me, worked out, edurance and strength improved, "equipment" is lighter now xD
The main difference for me trying one out is price. When you buy a tree stand everything comes with it. Average good tree stand around 350.00
Tree saddle 200+
Platform 150-200
Climbing sticks 150+
The accessories such as tether rope, rope man,rope for while your climbing ect. It would all be close to 600.00 if not more. Not trying to say that it's not worth it. Just that I can't see myself paying that much more. Maybe someday but not right now.
more like a grand
I got.my setup for 700 total,that was a saddle,platform and 120'of climbing rope that i used cut a linemans belt and tether out of. I climb Double rope technique. The cost ist high,but it is the last tree hunting system i will buy.
There are options less than that.
H2 and a couple other manufacturers are producing saddles around $100, or you can DIY with either a Sit Drag or other options for less than $100.
Platforms are available under $100- Look at the new Solo Scout by Out On A Limb. Or the Treehopper.
Sticks & steps are also available for less than $100. API Hunt'n sticks, or something similar. Options are also available used, just look around craigslist or marketplace.If you have several stands, sell a couple & put the money into funding the saddle.
If you consider that most guys hang three or four different stands for different winds, then the cost of having only one saddle, which can be moved easily is about the same. Unless, of course, people are buying really cheap, crappy stands.
Somebody should show getting down and packing back up
What about rock climbing harnesses?
Great videos. Looks like way too much gadgetry for me. Thanks guys
On every hunt I go on, I am out of a saddle (a sit drag saddle) not a nice one and I hike 1-2miles back into Ohio public and I have no trouble. I bought wild edge steps ($160) 10 pack, which is the most expensive thing I bought. I bought my sit drag saddle, ropes, and clips all on amazon, just make sure of max load on ropes and clips. Saddle hunting isnt expensive if you do your research. That’s from a poor boy in Ohio.
just way too expensive for this guy
69 year old gets weaker every year and my 20# climber felt like 200#. Saddle and stepps etc weighs in at 7# and nothing clangs or gets caught by brush. Wish I’d have done this sooner. No more fiddling around with freezing fasteners in the dark trying to find the one I dropped in piles of leaves.
I wanted to see someone climb with it from bottom to hunt height
Me too. This was just a sales pitch. Climb up there and show it!
@@hendu7111 I dont get it sometimes!!
Dang it guys! Now I want one bad!