Saddle Hunting - School me please

[kodiakjack]

i've got the tethrd mantis, tethrd platform and hawk helium sticks (x3). yes it can be a pain setting up each time but imo it is well worth it. I like to scout hot areas and set up in those areas. Deer move around and use different areas of the forest and a mobile set up allows you to move with them (if you're baiting then ladder stand it for sure). I timed it last time i was out, from "unclip backpack" to "ready to draw bow" is about 15-20 minutes in the dark. I've done all day sits and find it comfortable enough to do multiple days in a row, you can lean, sit, stand, whatever you want. once you get used to drawing in weird positions the possibilities of shooting 360 degrees is very real, deer don't always come from where you expect. I recommend

Thanks. I’ve been doing a lot of research and to get started, I’ve made my own saddle (backed up with a climbing harness). While the sticks look like the easiest option, they don’t jive with my hopes for portability and space. Another member here reached out to me via pm and introduced me to the double tether method, which I think will be ideal for my “use-it-on-a-whim” purposes. I’m thinking I can get the saddle, climbing method, and platform all under 5 pounds total.

 

[obsessed1b]

Thanks. I’ve been doing a lot of research and to get started, I’ve made my own saddle (backed up with a climbing harness). While the sticks look like the easiest option, they don’t jive with my hopes for portability and space. Another member here reached out to me via pm and introduced me to the double tether method, which I think will be ideal for my “use-it-on-a-whim” purposes. I’m thinking I can get the saddle, climbing method, and platform all under 5 pounds total.

I'd love to see your setup once your done.