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Tree Saddle Help Needed
Posted on 5/19/25 at 10:35 am
Posted on 5/19/25 at 10:35 am
I way too old to be climbing a tree, but I have two grandkids who are trying to get into tree saddle hunting. I want to buy them each a tree saddle kit as a gift for graduation. Honestly, I never heard of such a thing, so I did some research, and found so many options.
If any of you young bucks know anything about these products, could you please share what kits I should consider and more importantly, what brands to stay away from.
Thanks in advance for the help.
If any of you young bucks know anything about these products, could you please share what kits I should consider and more importantly, what brands to stay away from.
Thanks in advance for the help.
Posted on 5/19/25 at 10:55 am to WillyL
Posted on 5/19/25 at 11:01 am to WillyL
Salmon's suggestion is great
I have and love an H2 Saddle and Out On A Limb platform. Both small business hand made products.
STAY FAR AWAY FROM HAWK SADDLE SYSTEMS
I have and love an H2 Saddle and Out On A Limb platform. Both small business hand made products.
STAY FAR AWAY FROM HAWK SADDLE SYSTEMS
Posted on 5/19/25 at 11:50 am to WillyL
Give the boys $ to buy the saddle that works for them.
Posted on 5/19/25 at 12:50 pm to WillyL
i am new to it too but i tried out my tethrd saddle the other day. works pretty good
Posted on 5/19/25 at 5:15 pm to WillyL
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This post was edited on 5/19/25 at 5:57 pm
Posted on 5/19/25 at 5:52 pm to WillyL
Been hunting out of a saddle the past few years. I spend a good amount of time in one every year, and I think my system is pretty solid. It’s not very cheap though, so buying 2 of my set ups is going to run a couple thousand dollars +.
Saddle: latitude method 2
Platform: hunt arsenal RZR. Upgrading to the Sub 2 for next year
Sticks: 4 tethrd one sticks. A 3 pack for each grandkid would be sufficient. I just like to hunt as high as possible.
They’ll each need a lineman’s rope AND a tether rope. I prefer a mechanical ascender, such as a ropeman 1 or Kong duck, on each rope. However, prusik knots do work and should be included on the ropes already. They’ll each need 2 climbing rated carabiners also.
You should be able to get your ropes and carabiners and some pouches in a kit with a saddle. Looks like the method 2 kits are sold out currently though.
Saddle: latitude method 2
Platform: hunt arsenal RZR. Upgrading to the Sub 2 for next year
Sticks: 4 tethrd one sticks. A 3 pack for each grandkid would be sufficient. I just like to hunt as high as possible.
They’ll each need a lineman’s rope AND a tether rope. I prefer a mechanical ascender, such as a ropeman 1 or Kong duck, on each rope. However, prusik knots do work and should be included on the ropes already. They’ll each need 2 climbing rated carabiners also.
You should be able to get your ropes and carabiners and some pouches in a kit with a saddle. Looks like the method 2 kits are sold out currently though.
Posted on 5/20/25 at 4:06 pm to WillyL
Some of good brands to consider are…
Tethrd - all their products are good and cool designs.
Latitude- really cool stuff. This is what I have for saddle and a Tethrd platform.
Buzzard Roost is a local Louisiana brand. I’ve heard good things about them.
Budget but good quality is XOP. I have some of their sticks.
Tethrd - all their products are good and cool designs.
Latitude- really cool stuff. This is what I have for saddle and a Tethrd platform.
Buzzard Roost is a local Louisiana brand. I’ve heard good things about them.
Budget but good quality is XOP. I have some of their sticks.
Posted on 5/20/25 at 5:34 pm to Mac
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What pack are you using?
The latitude ranger 22. I have a TX5 EOP, which is the equivalent to the ranger 11, and it’s too small. I’ve bought new packs every year for probably the last 6-7 years, but I’m happy enough with the ranger 22 that I’ll be using it again this season.
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