Saddle Hunting For BEGINNERS! (Is It Worth It) 

I can definitely do that,maybe here in the next few weeks i can film it!

Thank you i appreciate it a lot!

THATS AWESOME! Thank you!

Thank you I appreciate it!

THANK YOU!!

THANK YOU! Best of luck to you too!

THANK YOU SO MUCH! Please let me know if there is anything else i could go over for you!

Thank you

Thank you I appreciate it! Here in iowa climbers are not the best at all, most of our trees are not suited for them. so after a couple years of hauling in stands i looked into saddles and i can’t go back.

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Thank you man i appreciate it so much! I’m so sorry i forgot to link the products but i believe they are in the comments already!

Thank you so much! I will definitely start to post links!

I definitely love how much room the platform has, it definitely helps create more comfort while up in the tree! The ropes I was definitely planning on changing here soon as I can already see wearing on them but that will happen on all ropes as well.

Thank you so much and hopefully soon I can film a video overviewing how I get up into the tree and show you how fast, easy and effective saddle hunting is!

Thank you! I appreciate it!

Thank you! I appreciate it

The amsteel rope is incredibly strong! Most companies are switching over to using it, if not most guys are changing out their cam buckles for amsteel! i don’t see the rope failing anytime soon!

THATS AWEOME! I hope you love it as much as i do!

@@Take-emTv99 me too!

Thank you man, I appreciate that alot!

yeah i have definitely been looking into some kinda rope device, would be a great addition to my kit!

NEXT WEEKS VIDEO!

I could probably do that for yah!

I love it however I might try out the new onyx platform here soon!

Yeah that's that platform I wanted in the first place but the were sold out at the time so I went with the BIG RIG saddel kit comes with the mission. My next purchase will be the OnyX platform for sure

YES IT IS!

Awesome, thanks im gonna get one. Looks slick.

@@michaelpeters1110 of course!

You are awesome, Thank you!

your welcome

With the ratchet strap I get it as tight as I can so I don’t have to ratchet it a lot. But yes it makes noise but not enough to really bother me. Also I’m currently not running any stealth strips but I have been thinking about trying them to see if it’s worth it or not.

YES, i got to see them at the iowa deer classic and they were awesome! SUPER LIGHT!

I will look into that! thank you!

It’s definitely something i would like to try in the future! I have definitely watched some videos on how people do it and their set ups. but definitely something i would like to try!

@@Take-emTv99 I’m not trying to tell you what to do I just think it’s super fun and easier to come down in the dark

You’re ok, it’s definitively something i want to look into!

I would agree however it’s a great entry saddle to get into the mobile hunting industry.

Thank you! I definitely would like to check out some different saddles but the platform, sticks and bag setup are amazing!

Yes I use the linemen’s belt until I get my platform up, it’s more so you can lean back and be comfortable. You can also use your tree tether however that would make it just more complicated. But once you get all set up on your platform and get your tree tether on it will definitely hold you up in the tree completely. Beat way to test it and get comfortable with the saddle system and like 1 or 2 ft off the ground. You can learn to trust your gear incredibly fast and know what the tree tether will do if you fall.

@@Take-emTv99 I’ll do that. Now, how much did this all cost? Did you get it like in a package deal? If I get one of these I’ll prolly practice a bit at the park by my house. Seems more practical compared to hanging one stand up and having to use that one spot, facing one direction only

@@mattyice9923 I pieced my kit together from different companies. I would upgrade to the convert lite 2.0 saddle they are $219 on trophylines website the ropes are better quality and it’s the same price as the Hawk. The platform is also from trophyline. It’s called the mission and it is $200 and finally the sticks are from tethrd they are called the skeletors they are normally $225 and currently one sale for $190. They come in a 4 pack In my opinion they are the best beginners/ budget friendly sticks on the market. Once you seat them on the tree they bit into it extremely well. I used mine this year on pine, ash, oak and cotton wood and they also bit into the tree amazing and never kicked out on me. So everything probably cost me around $750-$850 just depending on sale and price fluctuations.

@@Take-emTv99 that’s reasonable. Just hunting from the ground blows. I can hunt my uncle friends property, he has stands everywhere but they’re all facing like open field which I don’t really like.

The xop bag has a built in system to help hold your sticks and platform and it works amazing. The mission platform is a huge platform and the xop bag holds it with no problems at all! I actually have a video coming out on Monday about the xop striker evolution, I honestly think it’s one of the best whitetail hunting/ saddle hunting bags on the market.

Dang that was a quick reply. Thank you so much. I’m looking forward to that video👍

@@hiddenmortimer5189 caught me getting ready for work, and of course. If you have anymore questions please let me know!

I think hunting out of a saddle has changed the industry for good. Yes they can be kinda noisy. But so can other stands, I think most people are drawn to saddles because of how light, mobile and are overall easier to set up. But just like with any stand you have to get comfortable with using them, and if that’s what you like then use what you want. We are all out there to enjoy the same passion.

Yes, I agree completely. I hope you have a great season and enjoy your time afield!

If it’s one branch just hold on to the tree and throw your linesman belt around. I try to stay away from trees that have lo hanging branches because they can be a pain!

I will work on the video soon!

Personal I really like the cam buckle. I know a lot of people replace them but it’s kind of a sense of security for me as well!

Nope northern Iowa

This link will be for the stick Skelators - tethrdnation.com/product/skeletors/?.com/product/skeletors/&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvpCzqdf3_wIVYwhlCh2jdAqpEAAYASABEgIhBvD_BwE This link will be for the mission platform Mission platform - www.trophyline.com/products/the-mission-platform?variant=32492645548110&currency=USD&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxu6uzNf3_wIV7MnjBx3fxwC4EAQYAiABEgLNzPD_BwE This think will be for the bag Xop striker evo -xopoutdoors.com/products/striker-evolution-backpack Last thing what do you mean point of contact?

This is the link for the saddle Hawk helium saddle - ads.midwayusa.com/product/1022735535?pid=474040&Hunting%20-%20Treestands%20&%20Accessories&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrtz1-oj4_wIV8v7jBx1jjQ6KEAQYASABEgIplPD_BwE

Thanks 🙏🏽

It’s called the XOP striker evolution! I would recommend buying though XOP. THE best hunting bag I have used! Super comfortable and lightweight plus it’s holds everything I need it too and more.

I will definitely look into them!

The stand offs are a bit weak and can bend.

@@chuckbert3117 for which company?

@@Take-emTv99 2TC is not a company. It's a climb6 method. There's no metal involved except for carabiners if you choose.

@@Take-emTv99 Tethrd Skeletors.

I would but it looks like they are out of stock on the XOP website :(

The saddle is made by hawk, the platform is made by trophy line and is called the mission.

XOP striker evolution

I would if I could but unfortunately I couldn’t produce it fast enough or with the quality I wouldn’t like right now, maybe in the future I can figure something out and produce them.

That’s fair not everyone will like the same thing. But for the style of hunting I tent to do with white tails. I love using the saddle on public land. It allows me to be incredibly mobile! I wish you would give it another try!

@@Take-emTv99 I’ve tried it a few times just so uncomfortable for my butt and back but I can appreciate the mobility of a saddle

@@jasonnester9514 I can understand where your coming from. I’ve had some days where it was uncomfortable. I just can’t go back to dragging in Hang on stand anymore, not the most cost effective thing.

@@Take-emTv99 I feel ya I just scout and set ladder stands If I gotta be mobile I sit on ground or bring a climber

Overall I would love to try it! but I also don’t mind using more sticks!