I'm running the Overwatch Transformer and it is lights out comfortable. Climbing method is 4-20" Hawk sticks with a 20" aider on each. That will get me to around 20' if needed. XOP platform is rock solid too. I actually feel way more solid when drawing and anchoring just because my weight is already on my tether and my body is not moving. It's my first year using a saddle (coming from climbers and lock-ons) and I don't think I'm going back. I'm hunting private and have preset 3-4 trees with climbing sticks and gear hangers. Super quiet and easy to get set up in the dark too.

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Posted by Loup

Ferriday

Member since Apr 2019

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Posted on 10/17/22 at 7:08 pm to Success

Anybody have pics of their pack/transport system? Trying to figure the best way to put all mine together.

I have the saddle in the bag since I mountain bike in to where I hunt. Platform is between the frame and the bag.

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Posted by SkintBack

SoLo

Member since Nov 2015

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Posted on 10/17/22 at 8:35 pm to Poule Deau Gravy

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Been looking for one like this. I have my own makeshift I've been running, but this is going to help a lot

I made my own last year, and about killed myself except I was only 5 ft off the ground.

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Posted by SkintBack

SoLo

Member since Nov 2015

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Posted on 10/17/22 at 8:45 pm to Thewingnut323

How do you like that Buzzard Roost? That will be my next one not only because they are made in St. Amant, but because of the bridge loops on each panel and the amount of adjustment.

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Posted by mrcoon

Louisiana

Member since Jul 2019

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Posted on 10/18/22 at 12:53 pm to Success

Saddle: Overwatch Transformer - This is the best made saddle I have come across. It is extremely comfortable and functional. I have no desire to try anything else. Transformer Saddle

Sticks: 4, 30" Hawk Heliums. Two with double aiders, two with single aiders. Get my feet to 25' with out having to stretch out too much.

Platform: Hawk Apex + Ring of Tree Hopper Steps - I modded the platform a little. Cut teeth into the edge of it and added a couple U bolts to the tree bracket. I use an OCB for the platform. I have the ring of steps attached to the bottom of the platform via soft shackle and OCB buckle.

I keep forgetting to snap a pic of just the platform with the ring of steps. You can see one of the steps in this picture. It makes a world of difference in shot stability and opens up more angles. I killed a hog this year because of the them. I won't hunt without them.

Aiders: DIY 1/4" Chinese HMWPE

Tether/Linemen's Belts: 11mm Deep Woods by All Gear - Made these myself as well. I have a Ropeman 1 on both the belt and tether. 6" spliced eyes, properly lock stitched and tails whiplocked. I use Madrock Ultra Tech Tripple Lock carabiners.

Gear Hanger: Another DIY job - I made them out of .75" webbing and .5" x 1/8" aluminum rod. This video shows how to make the hangers: DIY Bow/Gear Hanger

Here is all my crap on my backpack, Alps Pursuit. I am no totally sold on how to carry everything. Sometimes I put my sticks on the sides and sometimes I attach everything to the platform and then to the pack: