SHOOTING BOWS FROM TREE SADDLES! | Tethrd

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A little practice from above! We look to use these Tethrd set ups throughout the season for quick mobile hunts. What method do you prefer?
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[@gethushin]

Always fun trying out something new. Hope to get out in a hunting situation with it this fall. Tomorrow, 8.14.20 is the last day to enter the 2020 Can-Am Defender XT Giveaway plus new RampTek Trailer. The promo closes at 11:59pm MST. We will be announcing the winner on or before 8.19.20 so we can get it in their hands to use this fall. Every dollar spent at our website, www.gethushin.com = 2 entries until the promo closes tomorrow. Thanks for all the support and good luck! BSY 3.0 Kicks off tomorrow for us and we'll have videos to coming in the near future.

[@TethrdNation]

You guys are doing it right! Practice first in a low threat environment. Nicely done. Another tip - I like to brace my knee(s) against the tree whenever possible. That gives me three points of stability for my shot...feet, knees, hips. Finally - don't neglect the weird angles from a saddle. You can shoot 360 degrees, but when a big ol' buck comes in from an angle you've never practiced...it might throw you for a loop.

[@arturorosas42]

This will be my third season hunting from a treesaddle, I was sold from day one. I haven't sat in an actual treestand since early season 2018. A dialed in saddle system lends itself nicely to the mobile hunter setup. Last season I picked up one-stick climbing and rappelling down. With that combination I can hunt out of any tree I want, and I haven't hunted out of the same tree twice since. A saying in the whitetail woods for us mobile hunters is "the first sit is the best sit" and I can definitely attest to that. A few pointers for you guys: 1) Bmac - your saddle, the phantom, has an adjustable bridge. Try shortening your bridge a little, that'll give you enough room to hunt with your tether a little lower. I've found my saddle is much more comfortable when I'm tethered in at about chin level. 2) Don't be afraid to use the tree to your advantage for stability. For those "top shots" I like to put my lead knee into the tree to get three points of contact. It helps steady your form. 3) Learn to really trust your saddle, by rotating your hips and leaning into the shot on those downward angles to maintain a more proper T form, you'll notice your groups will tighten up. 4) Eric - your saddle, the mantis, has two connection points for your leg loops. The higher connection points are useful for walking in, but make it a little less comfortable on those longer sits. Try using the lower connection points before you climb up the tree. It'll keep the saddle from riding up on you. 5) Definitely look into using either a "tree pad" or some kneepads for sitting against the tree. It gets painful after a while. 6) If you're going on longer sits, look into a backband. We're talking La-Z-Boy level of comfort.

[@jdyansick]

Made the switch to the saddle last year. Made a huge difference for me doing whitetail hunting on private and public. I wasn't able to get as much scouting done last year and having the saddle allowed me to make moves quietly from tree to tree and still hunt along the way. Saw the most deer I have ever seen in one season. No booner buck but the sightings kept me going and searching deeper into places I normally would not have gone with a hang on or climber stand. love my Tethrd products. Keep up the great work.

[@the_southern_life_18]

Hey B Mac when you setup your platform fold the base up against the tree then place your strap on the button then cam your platform back down. Will make it so much more stable. Good luck this season.

[@jeddgardner6666]

I was going to say the same...rock solid after that!

[@wynott5128]

Guys your sure putting a lot of miles on my Can am!

[@TruffulaSteve]

Saddle all day... Safer, and more flexible for taking different shots. Once you really get to trust your equipment, you’ll be shooting from all different types of angles and positions with ease. They actually helped with my fear of heights. I couldn’t get over 10 feet in a Treestand before me knees started knocking. Something about being tied in tightly at all times, makes it to where I can get up to around 20 feet without freaking out

[@josephstollsteimer1556]

Looks like fun Eric&Brian

[@mattvanmalsen311]

I took a saddle out one time last year with a homemade stand to rest/stand on, and I shot a doe right before last light. I was so excited about that. I'm so excited to expand and grow with the saddle. Theres so many things you can do with this.

[@jasonfolchetti1798]

I’m an arborist from New York I have been whitetail hunting for the last 3 years from a saddle I use my work system which is a little bit more complicated to use but I love it

[@TheMegaman55555]

I use a DIY saddle rig and it’s so much more comfortable than a treestand. My back and knees kill me in a typical stand but the saddle allows me to shift and stay a bit more active as a whole without spooking deer. Plus I can shift around the tree as the sun moves or around the far side of a tree so an animal cannot see me. So many more advantages to using a saddle than a treestand. Of course if the property is yours and you can keep a stand up all season that’s convenient but being able to pick up and move around freely there’s nothing better. I’m going to try a bit more ground hunting this season using ghilli suits (about as minimal as you can get) for my whitetail season. But being above eye level is typically better.

[@shaneziegler1487]

I live in PA and I always used a climber tree stand, it’s quick and easy to set up in any tree big enough so I’m not limited to just one spot.i personally don’t think a saddle tree stand will be more comfortable than a good climber. But I may be willing to try a saddle out bc it’s smaller and lighter than a climber and I also have the option to be mobile.

[@calebmckenzie9372]

I don’t want to make the switch this late in the year, but I may have to check my hunting areas to see what kind of tree options I would have and look into it for next season. For public land where I can’t set up a stand this may be a game changer.

[@johnsonboysoutdooradventur8119]

Love my Tethrd setup. I converted to one last year and use it way more than my stand because of its mobility and comfort.

[@steveverbeke7111]

NJ public land whitetail hunter, Ive begun traveling more on out of state trips and man if you are going to be mobile when hunting Whitetails the saddle is way to go. The customization of gear well blows out what you could do with a tree stand. It is a much quieter and lighter method than a tree stand. As well the options of trees are much greater than a hang on tree stand.

[@rackseekers1740]

Smoked a Coues last week out of my saddle @ 50. Definitely a learning curve to be efficient. But a awesome tool to have

[@NoahC76]

It's a great day when y'all post! Watching from Alabama... 💪🏽🔨

[@gethushin]

Thanks for the support from down south! #WarEagle : )

[@NoahC76]

@@gethushin Roll tide 🤣

[@chuckwhite8365]

Lots of people are going to emulate what they see when watching your vids so please practice and learn how to use this gear properly before recording a vid of it. You are right on by putting in the work before season so that part is awesome. However, in this video you show a lot of unsafe things. You should be showing things like connecting to the tree with the linesman belt before climbing up on the stick as a best practice. Setting your tether and connecting to the bridge before stepping from the stick onto the platform is another best practice. Setting the platform properly as others have commented is important. Keeping your hands away from the prusik unless you are adjusting your tether length is a best practice. Adding a half hitch to the tether below the prusik to help prevent a shock fall if the prusik isn’t dressed properly or you mistakenly grab ahold of it is a best practice. Knowing the correct names of the components helps ensure things will be clear to the viewer. Quite a few unsafe practices shown in this video regardless of whether you were not far off the ground when practicing. Safe practice builds safe and repeatable process while hunting at height which we all know can be a very dangerous activity.

[@tradbow25]

Great video. Started saddle hunting last year & really like it!

[@stevebrewer6204]

For mobile whitetail hunts I prefer the lone wolf stand/stick combo. Pretty Light, Easy/quiet (with some practice) to set up & still plenty comfortable for all day sits.

[@joshwarren1745]

Just a little FYI, you have to came that platform over to lock it into the tree. If you don’t and you put any side pressure it’s very likely to kick out from under you. I noticed BMAC did not. Be safe, thanks.

[@joshwarren1745]

Cam the platform over not came.lol

[@marcgulko6893]

This will be my 4th year saddle hunting, it takes a bit to dial them in. I would imagine, a saddle, and one sticking on a high up wallow would be pretty slick.

[@gethushin]

Greg from Tethered was telling us to try and get an elk from one. Evidently it hasn't been done to his knowledge just yet. Looking forward to trying them out this fall after seeing The Hunting Public use them the last few years.

[@MavHntr]

you should try losing the sticks and use SRT or DRT rope climbing. Saves a lot of weight, faster, quieter. I switched to ropes 2 years ago, sold all my sticks, 3 LWolf Alpha TS platforms. But kept 1 set sticks-stealth stripped, kept LW Self hand climber treestand. Use ropes 90% of the time, but covered by LW options if trees dictate the climb method. Have packed in my Kestrel saddle on hunts in AZ, NM, WA States where I know it will be used. Total saddle system-ropes weight is 6.5lbs.

[@TheAllankuz]

I split pins also! Hunted with a saddle for the first time last year, sold my climber this year and going with the saddle! You're doing it right, always best to practice with your gear and you're also spot on - keep those shoulders and hips lined up.... the hips don't lie!

[@blzn04]

On the platform you need yo set the strap with the platform base semi vertical. Pull down on the stand then cam the platform down to make it more sturdy. Also to prevent the big swings and feeling like you are going to fall to the side you need to drop your knee into the tree for stability.

[@ericwiitala5407]

Excellent practice! It's so vital to learn how to shoot how you're going to hunt. I don't have a Tethrd system, but I would if I had the money. Yeah, the THP guys turned me on to them. They are light, mobile and you can shoot from much more angles than a treestand. When shooting at odd distances, I've always used my top pin and been consistent. Just my thing. Great video.

[@CormierTC]

Make sure you fold the platform closed when installing on the tree, then push down and can the platform open to lock it in tight.

[@gethushin]

Yes....we figured it out after messing with it for a bit. Good advice

[@CormierTC]

Good deal. Wasn’t trying to sound bossy glad you guys got it going. Can’t wait to see y’all arrow something from the saddle!

[@mccoyoutdoors7797]

I love my saddle. This is my second year hunting from a tree saddle.

[@pab40sc]

I have for whitetail hunting set pins and then just hold low or high on gap. Best setup is 25 yard and 35 yard pin and shoot. I will say for whitetail i like to hit low in practice. Remembering that they normally drop on the shot and this keeps me in vitals normally.

[@rowanremington5850]

Hay hush always good to practice shot you will be taking in the field

[@robertmashburn3900]

Really enjoy watching you guys and keeps getting better every year. Keep up the great work and safe hunting !!!

[@gethushin]

Thank you! We sure appreciate it...

[@joshwaamborski7154]

I use a climber stand and love them. But as all the THP guys say depends on the situation and what kind of habitat your hunting in. I only use a 1 pin sight so I am dialed in at 20 yards so I just aim about 4 inches high at 30 and about 8 high at 40

[@maryfagnant6842]

I've always used tree stands but next season I'll be making the switch to tree saddle I here they are way safer and more comfortable to hunt out of

[@dr_geraldm2115]

Fantastic video guys. Very useful. Just my two cents. I had a fall last season using climbing sticks on a tree that was smooth barked like that one in the video. Just a little FYI. You have to exercise extreme caution when climbing a tree with bark that smooth. Thankfully I was OK and my Saddle set up and Linemans belt saved me.

[@stevebrewer6204]

Cool video would be an archery game of horse between the hush crew. See who has the best bow skills!

[@SenseisTCGDojo]

Thank you for your videos! They always have some great entertainment and great lessons to be shared and taught! You guys are the best!

[@gethushin]

Appreciate it!

[@shanbeck74]

I actually have a Tethrd system right now but this year is going to be my first time using them. I am hoping to get it set up in my backyard this weekend so I can practice with it and get use to shooting my bow out of it.

[@joshr2720]

Nice to see you lately B mac

[@pmaloney666]

great vid, this really helps in my decision making as I'm leaning more towards hunting with a saddle next season. Getting too told to be schlepping a heavy climber on public. Never had consistency splitting pins, I've always picked a pin and aim high.

[@liamanderson9212]

PA whitetail hunter. I’ve always been in a tree stand but would be open to saddles.

[@brandonsizer7533]

"Bow hunters try Zoomba" million view video right there.

[@jdyansick]

must be wearing first lite to count

[@shanedutenhoffer6275]

Just a suggestion ditch the prusiks and get a ropeman you will thank me later. Saddles are way better than a tree stand

[@bulletsandbroadheads]

Great video guys, been hunting in a tree stand for years, 20 yards and in some tend to shoot hi. Welcome to saddle hunting. My first year also.

[@robertgeorge8832]

I just received my new warm grey hunter firebull t-shirt today. Went out and flung some arrows at 60 yards and ill be damned if my groups weren't tighter. Coincidence I think not! Love the content gentlemen keep up the good work.

[@pholton3300]

This will be my first year using a saddle. Excited to for this season!

[@christomlinson6446]

Can’t wait for BSY 3.0!! My first and only hunt will be over thanksgiving break because of school so I love watching all your hunts and living vicariously through y’all!! Also I start with one pin and aim high but I always check to make sure my pins are split alse

[@absaloncabrera1709]

Add another carabiner and a riggers belt to your set up and you can make that system work differently for you BMAC you’ll reduce that A frame rope suspension saddle that has you anchor to the carabiner that’s closest to that tree.

[@Firosche]

This is awesome!

[@tonyvasco9378]

Eric I just use my pin and hold high I think it’s easier and more consistent versus splitting pins. I have tried splitting and think I’m less consistent and more of headache for focusing ! I like simple and it’s faster for me.

[@kevinp9867]

I use to split pins but usually hit left or right. So now I use a pin and aim a lil high.

[@justincowley84]

Saddle hunting 100%..... also if your hunting whitetail... aim for that V (or triangle) that bmack was talking about. Whitetail will duck and go fwd at the shot. Aiming for the V you'll have a kill shot every time. If you aim and they don't duck you get a heart shot. If they do you get a lung shot.... you aim high and back you'll miss or liver/gut shot it...

[@MrStubG]

Those saddles are pretty nice. Would be fun on a high country Muley hunt. Two more days y’all and I’ll be in the brush. Good luck everyone

[@dalesteinecke949]

Iowa whitetail hunting i have both ladder stands and climbing tree stands. I'm 260 lbs and would love to try a tree saddle but I just wonder how they will work with a big guy.

[@SellsZac]

So I mainly white tail hunt, who tend to duck a little on shots outside of 30 yards. So if its a 35 yard shot, I just shoot my 30 yard pin and assume hes going to duck down 1-2 inches and it'll be about right. If he doesn't and I hit 1-3 inches low, doesn't really matter its still double lungs if my shot was true.

[@davidsadler126]

Green is lineman’s and orange is tether. Great video!

[@gethushin]

Yea...Eric is a slow learner! Ha

[@rwmagnus]

Split the pins for in between yardages. Eric looks like you need to retune your bow. Those arrows aren’t flying right. Looks like they are kicking fletch right out of the bow. Broad-heads might make the flight worse. RE-paper tune and see what you’r getting. Sweet bow. Good luck with 3.0!

[@Ty921]

Being in Wisconsin 14:56 I have a single pin at 20. Practice for 25 and 30. 25 is like two pin marks from kill zone. While 30 is almost shooting at the deers back.

[@harrisonmccullough1183]

I think the hardest shots are up hill and down, not half. Very seldom get the chance to use my range finder.

[@dwainebecherer217]

Cool video guys

[@crazn921]

I might start up saddle hunting but debating if I want to keep using my climber

[@MrHilbert308]

Saddle now use to use climbing n Hang on Love the saddle....mantis be 2nd year using it like to shoot another buck from it shot a 8 yr old doe 37 yard spit pins

[@mitchellgoritsas9890]

Eric, next time try tilting your foot platform slightly downwards. It will feel weird at first but you'll be saving yourself from alot of calf cramps on long stands up the tree

[@haydenabell940]

Love y’all and the videos

[@judsonyouker5958]

My birthday is the 20th that would be an awesome birthday present

[@TruffulaSteve]

Nice job on the biological placement BMac. You were spot on

[@dougtaylor7430]

How do you shoot if the deer comes to the other side of the tree?

[@mitchfriedman4936]

Yea, a saddle is the way to go. Way easier to hang and hunt and adapt to what you’re seeing out there. Allows you to hunt offensively.

[@mrbeavv]

Are you guys going to meet up with THP for another hunt this year?

[@RobFishYT]

I use the pin as a focal point...aim high.

[@Xtermin8er86]

Totally random question, have you guys considered making dvds for your best season yet series? I know I for one would purchase them, cause I find myself constantly going back into your play list to watch 2.0 and also 1.0

[@jayrichards9322]

Out to 40 I split the pins, I have a 3 pin slider sight and my floater pin in 40. So after 40 I just turn the dial.

[@Dragonlove3]

Amazing 😍😍😍😍

[@lincolnbutler5145]

Pick pin and aim 4 or so inches above where I want to hit for the split yardage.

[@clavy5420]

Do y’all deal with much motion sickness while sitting in a tree? I just put my first tree stand out this last week and sat in it all afternoon. Got home and was hit with crazy motion sickness. Felt like I was on a rocking boat.

[@justincowley84]

Tree saddles are alot better on that than tree stands... tree stands go with the tree. Saddles are free hanging so you don't feel it as much

[@chrisstreet1994]

Cool idea! but definitely nothing I would try. I think a regular tree stand would give me more shooting lanes.

[@TamarAllen]

You can move around the entire tree so you have all shooting lanes.

[@chrisstreet1994]

I thought you had to stand on that little platform

[@TamarAllen]

@@chrisstreet1994 you do! You can move your body with your left or right side to the tree or your body facing outwards which gives you 360. Some hunters will add peddles or bolts on either side to have more platform but not necessary. Not sure if I explained it well enough.. but there's plenty of KZbin vids now where you can watch how its done!

[@chrisstreet1994]

Hi, ok I’m starting to get it now! My biggest problem was always facing the tree. Thanks!

[@josephrivera4133]

I split the pins

[@sherman88899]

Love all your videos, Utah is where it's at! When will you bums step up to real (traditional) archery?! easy to do it when there's sights! ;-)

[@gethushin]

Ha! Man...we're not good enough with wheels to even consider trad bows!

[@sherman88899]

@@gethushin doubtful! you guys have some incredible shots! What units do you hunt? Do any of you do the Dedicated hunter program? Got my first trad kill in south slope last year, hunting Wasatch west now.

[@huntingslife3676]

Split

[@kevinthomas343]

I split pins

[@vue117]

never going back to stands

[@pardo94]

you are going to end up with shoulder injuries dude pilling the bow this way!!

[@Wedge-Antilles]

North carolina public land white tail hunt

[@justindunn3496]

You really need to adjust your predator platform. The base should not be sitting at that high of an angle and will be extremely uncomfortable on longer sits.

[@victorgiffen1059]

If an animal is at 45 I’ll use my 40 and aim like 6 inches high

[@alexandruslavulete3116]

So is not a new cam ....is basically a pre owned machine .....🤣🤣🤣 I couldn't give a shit anyway ....

[@devonbolander9067]

I hang my pack in front of me to rest my knees on when I'm sitting.

[@jarradfarber152]

Stop gripping the bow

[@dirtclodaz.1161]

Boots on the ground. Monkeys climb trees Ha!,Ha! Can't shoot behind you hanging from a tree....

[@marcgulko6893]

Sure you can, In a saddle you can shoot 360*,just need to practice some. Us whitetail guys seem to love trees. Lol

[@randomace12]

Getting seriously tired of the Can Am nagging, jeez guys, soon you will make a 20 min video with only shots of the 4 wheeler... -.-