Love your vids. Thanks for the time you put in. You've sold me on the JX3 for next season. Hunted in a Summit Goliath for years. So comfort is still important for me. I like to get up around 20ft. Can you point me to a specific aider that works well with the JX3 steps? Thanks!
Once again nice job, love your videos.. I’d love to know what your summer time scouting consists of. Not sure if you’ve ever considered making a video of your routine and techniques. Just a thought! Thanks!
Just got my JX3. Im a committed summit user but wanted the versatility of a saddle but with comfort. How do you go about putting heavy layers on? Im thinking bibs on ground but was wondering if putting a jacket on in the with a jx3 is very hard? Thanks for the videos!
Great video I put my linesmen and tether under the seat straps while transporting. It frees up my two shoulder bags for other stuff. I also run the JX3 top stick and 3 Latitude sticks 1 with a 2 step aider and 2 with a single aider.
Really liked the video. Got my JX3 last fall after watching your review and have been practicing one-sticking with it this summer. I think it will be a great setup for me this fall. Didn't like the JX3 bridge, so I replaced it with a Amsteel bridge. It allows me to rotate much easier to reach down and grab the onestick. I'll be packing my outer clothes sandwiched into the JX3. Thanks for the video.
I would love to see you use the stick combo as a one stick set up I did it last year and would like to see if you had any advice as how you would do it
If I was to do that I would put a hearken cam cleat on it for sure. Other than that it would work like a regular one stick set up except you wouldn't be able to advance the tree as quickly.
You make great videos. You should try one sticking like I do it. Watch (ONE STICKING). It's a new safer, easier, and quieter way to climb. Called the S.M.A.R.T. Method. (Stix Mechanical Advantage Rope Technique)
I am leaning towards a CGM Cobra for my first saddle purchase this year. I am torn on the waist belt though. Rope belt with sliding knot. Webbing belt with D ring buckle. Upgrade to a Raptor buckle. Upgrade to a Cobra buckle with D ring like a riggers belt for a secondary safety option… Any guidance or suggestion is appreciated. Thanks
Hey got a question. If I were to opt to use the included strap and stealth taped the sticks, what would be the best way to climb up the tree with my remaining sticks securely attached to my saddle without having to constantly reattach the included strap? Seems like even with stealth tape they would still make noise if not reattaching the strap on the way up the tree. Seems like the only way to avoid this would be to get this SSS system.
That’s a good question you would just have to try to experiment with it and if it’s making noises find the contact points and put some more Stealth strips there.
Nice timing, I actually used my knee pads for home repair too and, well now I am in the market for new knee pads lol. Going to be looking at several, but these were on my list. TY for the review!
Very good review of the backpack! I've been looking at it for a long time! I'm currently using Dash! MRK 2, I was hooked on its functionality! Question: when you load the backpack to the full, including in the compartment where the sealed bag is inserted, is there a moment when it pulls back strongly!?
The MRK2 has functioning loads of lifters that allow you to adjust the load from pulling backwards. It functions like most external frames would be expected to function. I have found for me, my next move is to buy some molle pouches I can add to the outside of the pack. I find myself maxing out the pack with my camera gear.
@@platinumpursuitoutdoors Thanks for the reply. I like your experience, it makes me want to buy this backpack))). I love hunting very much and, accordingly, I am very attentive to clothing and equipment, including backpacks. Backpacks are generally my weakness)) I came to the conclusion, based on the use of the Dash backpack, that for me personally, the material of the top of the backpack is preferable to Cordura, it's good that this model has such an opportunity. I'm from Russia, I translate the text through a translator. If I wrote something incorrectly or confusing, I apologize in advance.
Like the new improvements,but one thing I did hear in a couple different videos is a squeak from a rubber boot sliding across the platform which could be alleviated by having traction nubs on the top of the platform. LOVE the fact that it’s a soft platform because my feet get sore when hunting season starts. When traction nubs on the top of the platform come with the the newly designed V4, then I will purchase this product 👍
I enjoy your videos, always well done. I have started a channel to try and help hunters be safe while climbing. It's called the S.M.A.R.T. climbing method. It would be nice to get your opinion. Hope to get better at making videos but it's about content for now. Hope you check me out. Thanks
I am so used to the latitude saddle, I might be partial. But I think there’s a couple things to take in the consideration. One is your size. If you’re 250 pounds or bigger per se, you might want to go with the cruiser. I would try to see if there would be a way for you to try them both out before you purchased one.
@@platinumpursuitoutdoors There’s no chance of that I live in Alberta Canada, The shipping is usually around $60 plus then I have to pay 37% exchange rate general sales tax of 5% plus duty charges from Canada Customs it’s a circle jerk God forbid something doesn’t fit then I have to send it back unless it was a grossly poor fit or terribly uncomfortable you’ll make it work, Last year I was 250 pounds and I brought the TX five Saddle but since then I’ve dropped 50 pounds I’m down to 200 and it’s a bit sloppy so looking for a better fitting Saddle but my problem is just like you said with the size categories my waist is 36- 38 now down from a 44, That’s kind of right on the edge of the large size with not a lot of grace
@Canadaman4403 It’s so hard because one thing I found out is that Saddles are so personal. Each person‘s body type is different and fits everybody differently.
FYI, the scaffold knot is always 3 wraps. A two wrap is a poachers knot. Good video. In addition, the scaffold knot is a slip knot, which you didn't mention, and that is an important part of inspecting it for safety.
@@platinumpursuitoutdoors Gills are unidirectional, fish don't swim backwards so there wouldn't be a need for them to function as such. Yes, you can suffocate a fish by pulling it backwards. After a fight fish more commonly die from acidosis caused by lactic acid build up. Oxygen is required to recover from this condition. Also, the gills are designed to function in one direction and pulling the fish backwards can cause physical damage to the gills.
The back and forth reviving was considered standard practice 20, 30 years ago but much has been learned since then. Research has shown this is not conducive to a healthy release. One article compared it to running a sprint and then having air forced into your lungs. Best practice is to hold it from the tail, let the fish gain its balance, recoup, and it will let you know when it’s ready to go. Seen way too many fish go belly up after a quick release.
As a new saddle hunter, this video really helped me learn to trust my lineman's belt and gain stability in my aider. Fantastic information and presented in a concise, organized fashion. Subscribed! Would LOVE to see a similar video directed towards one-sticking- as in, how to advance the tether as with as much frequency, stability, and efficiency as possible. Many thanks!
Great review! I picked up 4ea at the GAOS a few days ago. I noticed with 4 sticks I don't get as high as I usually hunt. I'm a 20' guy and I was able to reach about 16' with 4 and 1 aider. I ordered 3 more aiders to see if it gets me closer. I may ditch the aiders and pick up a few more sticks if they become an issue at heights.
I like the wild edge products. The berserker is in an under advertised saddle that I don’t think gets enough attention. The steps are decent if you practice with them and platforms are solid. Great review!!
@@platinumpursuitoutdoors there’s a loop at the end of the am steel that’s attached to the tether locker.could you just loop it on to the quick link?that’s what I did but I haven’t tried it out yet
@randyblankenship2115 Im sure you can,but one thing I did find out is when I tied the quick link to the knot itself instead of girth hitching it behind the know it seemed like it bound harder when trying to pull it out of the tree.
