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Tree Saddle Help Needed

Posted on 5/19/25 at 10:35 am
Posted by WillyL
Member since Jan 2017
182 posts
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.
Posted by Salmon
I helped draft the email
Member since Feb 2008
85115 posts
Posted on 5/19/25 at 10:55 am to
Here you go

Louisiana based company that makes a great product

LINK
Posted by mylsuhat
Mandeville, LA
Member since Mar 2008
49469 posts
Posted on 5/19/25 at 11:01 am to
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
Posted by 257WBY
Member since Feb 2014
6811 posts
Posted on 5/19/25 at 11:50 am to
Give the boys $ to buy the saddle that works for them.
Posted by freshtigerbait
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2023
281 posts
Posted on 5/19/25 at 12:50 pm to
i am new to it too but i tried out my tethrd saddle the other day. works pretty good
Posted by 257WBY
Member since Feb 2014
6811 posts
Posted on 5/19/25 at 5:15 pm to
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This post was edited on 5/19/25 at 5:57 pm
Posted by A_bear
baton rouge
Member since Sep 2013
2285 posts
Posted on 5/19/25 at 5:52 pm to
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.
Posted by Mac
Forked Island, USA
Member since Nov 2007
14734 posts
Posted on 5/20/25 at 8:17 am to
What pack are you using?
Posted by Nonc Chu Rouge
Lafayette, LA
Member since Feb 2020
141 posts
Posted on 5/20/25 at 4:06 pm to
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.

Posted by A_bear
baton rouge
Member since Sep 2013
2285 posts
Posted on 5/20/25 at 5:34 pm to
quote:

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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