Posted By: Stinger
Any Saddle Hunters in NW Indiana? - 10/08/2019 09:45 PM
Hunting since 1999, but this is my first year saddle hunting with the Tethrd Mantis and climbing sticks.
Posted By: 76chevy
Re: Any Saddle Hunters in NW Indiana? - 10/10/2019 10:45 AM
no but they look like fun! Love the mobility of them too.
Posted By: 12GaSlugger
Re: Any Saddle Hunters in NW Indiana? - 10/18/2019 01:27 PM
Was thinking about trying them. How comfortable are they? Will they work for longer sits?
Posted By: Stinger
Re: Any Saddle Hunters in NW Indiana? - 10/22/2019 09:27 PM
This is my first year. I've sat 3 times so far. I don't like using climbing sticks, but the actual saddle is pretty comfy. I'm a big guy and it is still pretty good. I have the predator platform and several climbing sticks. I'm digging it so far. Will need 5-10 more sits before I think I'll be truly used to it, though.
I decided to try it after using my summit climber and putting it on the opposite side of the tree (to hide). When doing this I stood the entire time to make sure I didn't miss any deer coming down the trail. Nailed a doe at 40 yards, she never new I was there because I was hidden behind the tree.
I figured the only difference between this and saddle hunting was NOT carrying a huge climber with me.