Posted: 8/23/2008 6:47:36 PM EDT
| Anybody try one? I like the concept, been thinking about trying one out. I would really like to hear how hard/easy it was to adjust to shooting a bow out of one. |
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My neighbor when I was growing up was a lineman for the electric co-op. He hunted like that with his climbing spikes and harness 30 years ago. I tried it once when I was a kid and it scared me to death. I don't think I could stand it now for more than 30 min to be honest. My back hurts now hanging from a harness just long enough to put up a lock on. |
| I just got to try mine on today for the first time. Once you get it set right it seams fairly comfortable. Not as comfortable as a climber but reasonable enough for a short 4 hour evening or morning hunt. I think it was more comfortable then a crappy hang on. I do not think I will be hunting off it all day. I didnt climb very high in the tree, but it felt very safe. Moving around the tree was pretty easy but took some practice. I am pretty excited about it I was able to use it in some really crooked trees. The trees would have to be "perfect" since it causes you to sway some, but if the tree is bending in the direction you want it should be good to hunt from. You want the saddle to ride low it seamed more comfortable that way. I also found it more comfortable if I wore it loose. The leg straps do not dig into your legs and hang around them loosely. Thats all I know about it right now. Im going to practice some more with it tomorrow and possibly climb higher in the tree and shoot. |
I'm really interested in hearing about shooting outof one. |
| My concern would be poor shooting form. It's hard enough to make yourself bend at the waist instead of dropping your bow arm while shooting at a downward angle from a treestand, and I could see where a tree saddle could possibly compound this predicament. I have no experience with them, so it is just speculation on my part. |