E13. FIRST SHOTS from a Saddle + GEAR DUMP!

#SaddleHunting #SaddleHunter #Hunting
What's up everyone?! Thanks for joining the Wing and Tail Boys for another episode!
Today, Chris discusses why he is switching over to a saddle system. He also goes over his relationship with heights and his saddle gear as well as his personal gear customizations!.
Lastly, join Chris as he takes his first shots ever out of a saddle!
#CommitmentBreedsSuccess

[@ichetuckneeoutfitters]

Great video buddy

[@WingAndTailBoys]

@@ichetuckneeoutfitters thanks man! Trying to give a real-world view wherever we can…thanks for watching!

[@matthewcalhoun4867]

Beast gear sticks are extremely solid if your looking for something to take that fear away from gear failing

[@WingAndTailBoys]

@@matthewcalhoun4867 Thanks for the insight…We’ll look into those for sure! I’m wondering if it’s the diameter of the ropes or the angle I have them at also. May be worth looking into the daisy chains 🤔 Thanks for watching!

[@ianmcvaigh6025]

30 minutes to climb a tree is crazy.

[@WingAndTailBoys]

@@ianmcvaigh6025 you’re not wrong 🤣 I can usually get up and set up in about 15-20 without any gear issues…but that’s why we practice early and work the kinks out!! Thanks for watching!

[@lovetogun3611]

Why not leave your bridge connected to both sides of your saddle and have it pulled tight like a belt and the extra end length in a pouch? I like have as little as possible to connect and disconnect during use. I keep my linemans rope connected and all

[@WingAndTailBoys]

@@lovetogun3611 I actually never thought to do that I’ll have to give it a shot! I have a tendency of getting stuff caught when I’m climbing steps…I even had to switch to a more slimline bino harness so I wouldn’t get it stuck on the sticks while I was climbing. Thanks for watching !!

[@randywatt-u9e]

Ive also just started using a saddle. I personally think your rope is too large. I use like a 1/8" amsteel on my sticks and they lock in rock solid. I use skeletor sticks. Ive tried a couple platforms and several different attachment methods. As a stand hunter of almost 35 years im curious to see your progression with the saddle. I enjoyed your video.

[@WingAndTailBoys]

@@randywatt-u9e Hi Randy…thanks for watching and for your feedback! When you say you’re using 1/8” amsteel…are you referring to the daisy chain? I’m using 8mm ropes right now and using the “Chinese finger trap” method of locking the sticks to the tree. I’ve been considering trying out the daisy chains…have you tried them out at all??

[@randywatt-u9e]

@@WingAndTailBoys it's the rope that came with the skeletor sticks. The sticks have a crossing pattern to lock them in not a versa button. I have tried daisy chains. They did not seem work as good on my sticks as what came with them. Now the daisy chain did work great on the seeker platform I have. Also hangfreeco has some attachment that seem to work good. Hfas I think. It really seems to be a lot of trail and error, more error but after working on it for a little over a year I feel like I'm getting close to a system that works for me. Most of my time has been in the yard and not in the woods due to a surgery last year but I think I'm really going to like hunting out of a saddle.

[@WingAndTailBoys]

@@randywatt-u9e OHHH!! Okay I’m with you now! I would need that button replacement to make that work. I agree I think in time I/we will grow to love the saddle as well we just have to get used to it. I went through the same process with a climber and again in a hang on, but #CommitmentBreedsSuccess so come hunting season, I’ll be ready 🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@armadillo6900]

As a lifetime bowhunter of 40 yrs sharpen ur skills hunt on ground. U should been up that tree in 60 seconds and pulling ur gear up