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What platforms are you guys using while saddle hunting?

Posted on 3/26/26 at 5:41 am
Posted by tke_swamprat
Houma, LA
Member since Aug 2004
11047 posts
Posted on 3/26/26 at 5:41 am
So I recently got some new sticks, Tethrd Skeletors, and a Buzzard Rooster saddle kit. So I’ve been looking at all of the different platform options. Latitude profile, Hunt arsenal RZR and the Lone Wolf hybrid have my interest.

What are yall using? Likes and dislikes?
Posted by Loup
Ferriday
Member since Apr 2019
16494 posts
Posted on 3/26/26 at 5:45 am to
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Hunt arsenal RZR


I've been using the gen 1 RZR for 2 or 3 seasons. There isn't really anything that I dislike about it. It's light, packs up really flat, the attachment method is quick and works well, and fits up really tight to trees without any slip.

I started off with a Predator XL and it worked fine but was heavy and took up a ton of pack space. If I were buying another platform today one of my main priorities would be something that had a low pack profile.

This post was edited on 3/26/26 at 6:24 am
Posted by jm_1776
Member since Jun 2020
291 posts
Posted on 3/26/26 at 5:49 am to
Tethrd predator XL. I one-stick but prefer to have a little foot room in the tree. It also has an angled ledge which really makes a big difference in comfort.
Posted by mylsuhat
Mandeville, LA
Member since Mar 2008
49951 posts
Posted on 3/26/26 at 5:52 am to
I have always used an Out On A Limb Ridge Runner. Works great


Used a buddy's Cruzer platform a couple hunts this year (was already in the tree) and it was way better
Posted by beHop
Landmass
Member since Jan 2012
14608 posts
Posted on 3/26/26 at 6:51 am to
I really like the Trophyline Onyx that I use. It handle side loads like a champ and plenty of room for my size 13 boot.
Posted by Crisprdestroyer
Member since Sep 2017
723 posts
Posted on 3/26/26 at 6:59 am to
I started using my platform from my old climber. If tree doesn’t have limbs, then I use it and saddle to climb tree
Posted by Theotherpikecounty
pike county
Member since Aug 2014
630 posts
Posted on 3/26/26 at 7:05 am to
Predator XL

Its a little big but ive got a 15 boot
Posted by tke_swamprat
Houma, LA
Member since Aug 2004
11047 posts
Posted on 3/26/26 at 7:40 am to
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Cruzer platform


I’ve looked at Cruzr too. Great reviews.
Posted by freshtigerbait
Somewhere
Member since Oct 2023
676 posts
Posted on 3/26/26 at 7:42 am to
Tethrd predator V.

Big fan of it. Fits in my backpack very well
Posted by bootlegger
Ponchatoula
Member since Dec 2012
5521 posts
Posted on 3/26/26 at 8:53 am to
I lean the majority of the time, so I like the slanted front on my Cruzr mini Seeker
Posted by chew4219
Member since Sep 2009
3149 posts
Posted on 3/26/26 at 9:32 am to
I have both the tethrd predator xl and the latitude profile platform. I prefer the latitude over the tethrd. It packs better and definitely secures to the tree tighter.

I’d advise getting the XL version though.
Posted by Rob Perillo
Member since Feb 2017
525 posts
Posted on 3/26/26 at 9:40 am to
quote:

Hunt arsenal RZR


I’m rocking the Gen 1 RZR as well. It doesn’t have as much foot space off the tree, but is wider than the Predator XL. I find that is more beneficial if I have to spin around. Folds up flat into a very thin profile.

I didn’t mind the rope attachment but just got a cam buckle for it at the end of last season.
Posted by LouisiAnimalMgD
Virginia
Member since Aug 2010
558 posts
Posted on 3/26/26 at 10:13 am to
I hunted out of the lone wolf ranger hybrid this past season. Absolutely love the foot room it has and the ability to sit down if I want. Not cheap by highly recommend.
Posted by Geaux565
Member since Apr 2024
50 posts
Posted on 3/26/26 at 10:21 am to
Never had a problem with my Tethrd predator
Posted by Mac
Member since Nov 2007
14799 posts
Posted on 3/26/26 at 3:59 pm to
quote:

Trophyline Onyx


This is what I have and I like it, though I haven't used any other platform. I really like the angled edges. it absolutely bites into the tree, I've never had it move on me once I got it set
Posted by SulphursFinest
Lafayette
Member since Jan 2015
11606 posts
Posted on 3/26/26 at 7:46 pm to
I have LWCG saddle platform but I want the hybrid
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