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Everyone is built different so I didn't think that would be helpful. I have a 32" waist and am 5'-10" and I usually get all saddles in my recommended sizes. Hope that helps. 👍🏼

I've watched John's video on the Maverick hitch in the past and actually forgot about it. I just watched it again and I appreciate the reminder. I'll probably give this one a go. I love it! 👍

You're welcome! 👍🏼

Thanks for joining in BC!! 👍🏼

Thank you, Matthew! 👍🏼

Lot's of leaves and layers to soften to fall. 😂😂

Thank you very much for the tip on the Hunters Push Stixs! I just looked at them and they do look amazing! Maybe I can do a review on them in the near future. The fall needed to be left in the video. Nothing wrong with a little humor. 🤣

@@madhuntsadventures That would be awesome! I would love to see it!

Thanks for the tip! Looks like a nice extension pole. I just wish they made them collapse down to 1-1/2 feet instead of 2-1/2 feet.

🤪🤪 Haha! Oh the fail needed to be included. lol Thanks for watching!

There is some fiddle factor with it but with one sticking you have more fiddle factor and movement. I've been one sticking for the last three years so I think using an extension pole is actually easier. But one thing about saddle hunting is that we all have the option to climb how we want. 👍 Thanks for the comment!

Haha 😅Thanks for watching, Dave!

Thank you, Brian! I appreciate it! 👍

I looked at it but when fully closed it is 2-1/2' long which won't fit in my pack. What I bought comes in 1-1/2' sections so the entire pole broken down fits inside my pack. It also cost $110 compared to the $25 I spent but the Maverick pole does look nice. Maybe I'll end up buying it but for now I'm going to give this a good test run. 😂 Thanks for the tip!

@@madhuntsadventures does have a video for diy

What kind of hitch was you using for your anchor?

@@Yaknrak Just a traditional girth hitch.

@@scottmercure4950 I saw that. Thanks again for the heads up. 👍

Great question and it is always good to think through safety practices. I agree that it is possible for the scenario you've mentioned to happen but I have two options, use a backup or don't use a backup. I prefer to use the backup and practice with it so that I'm comfortable if a failure should happen. Backing up ABOVE the device is the only recommendation by the manufacturer so there aren't a lot of options when self belaying. I've considered using a chest lanyard that self tends the hitch but I need to do more research on it. Thanks for the thought provoking question. ☺

It's all good, Glenn! One sticking is a blast and I enjoyed it for two years. There were just a couple of things that started to frustrate me (with my system which is probably different than yours). Enjoy it! Thanks for watching!

I have upgraded my main carabiner with an auto locking biner (triple action gate). Here is a Short I have on it... th-cam.com/users/shortss5k3KJKiZrc

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@@TheMichiganShow Absolutely!

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Btw, I'm not teaching anyone how to SRT, I'm simply showing my learning process and what all is involved.

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It is a lot of fun and you can get up to 20+ feet really fast. And of course the rappel down is sweet! Your boys would love that! 😂

I'm considering it. My problem is finding one that collapses down small enough to pack in. I did find one that goes from 2.5' to 14' and I could use an additional tether for my second move and get up as high as 28'. 👍🏼

Already planning that. Great minds think alike! 😂👍🏼

Great question, Paul! I'm new to SRT so maybe you are correct. It is possible that I was standing up correctly in the footloop but it is possible that I just like the hip thrust method better. I'll need to do a little more homework and see. Thanks for keeping me thinking. 😂

I recently heard of doing this and plan to make a throw line with a sinker. I already have the slingshot so this sounds like a great idea! Thank you, Jeff! Thanks for the comment. 😊

I’m new to srt climbing and tried the throw ball once and lost it in a tree, the last three times I have been using a slingshot with 80lbs fishing line , and a round sinker, I much prefer the slingshot you can get the line high and through gaps. Gday from Australia 🇦🇺

@@Artie6937 I have tried the slingshot method but haven't gotten it down yet. I hope to use it as a backup with the throw ball. 👍🏼

Thanks for the comment and questions, Tommy! First off, I love saddle hunting and I'm still saddle hunting. I'm only changing my climbing method to SRT instead of one-sticking or using multiple sticks. There were a few things that started frustrating me about one-sticking and I've always wanted to climb ropes so I figured it was time to switch. I didn't like the slack in my rope while moving it up the tree, I didn't like how much effort it was to slide my JRB Cinch up the tree and tighten it down to make a move, I didn't like the metal on metal contact with my carabiner and one-stick, I was tired of bending down to grab my stick with bulky winter clothing and then pulling down the JRB Cinch after the hunt was a pain. Those are just a few of the main reasons. I know there are ways to fix some of those issues but to be honest, SRT climbing has always had my interest and it is MUCH safer. You never have slack in your system while climbing and after pulling the rope up into the tree you never have to move the girth hitch and you just climb the rope. As far as weak branches, the branch is only used to "hold your rope" until you girth hitch it around the tree so the tree itself is holding your weight. If a branch looks weak I won't use it. Sorry for the long reply but you asked some good questions that I wanted to answer.

​@@madhuntsadventuresAll that makes sense and I can see why SRT might be the way to go. I might give it a shot in the off season and see if I like it, looking forward to seeing more on it. Thanks for the in depth reply!

That's awesome, Steve! Thanks for sharing. I follow John at JRB as well and have used some of his methods and given him a shout out in one of my past videos. I completely agree about it feeling great and fun being safe in a tree. 👍🏼

😂 Thanks, Tom! Yeah you need to stick with what you are comfortable with and with what you enjoy. Thank you for the feedback.

Thanks for the feedback, Harvey! The level of difficulty is easy in my opinion. Seriously, once you practice and learn the correct hip thrust technique it isn't hard at all (AND you feel 100% safe having zero slack in your system). I started out leaving my 20-30 lb pack on the ground and pulling it up one at hunting height because I thought it would make SRT climbing hard but then I tried it with my pack on and it was still easy. If you are in relatively good shape you shouldn't have any problems at all. 👍🏼

Couldn't agree more, Michael! Safety is very important to me as well. I really like John's maverick hitch and pole system and may try it one day. Thanks for the comment.

Nothing wrong with that! I still have my sticks and did enjoy using them for 3 years. Maybe my climbing method(s) will take me full circle and bring me right back to them! Haha Thanks for watching, Dave!

I've already been using it at 5 something in the morning and depending on the tree, it can be really fast or it can take an hour. 😂 But once I start climbing I'm up there fast! Surprisingly my red headlamp works awesome at seeing the crotch, throw ball and line so once I get good at throwing it'll be sweet! 😁 Thanks for watching.

Sounds like you have a sweet system! I love the fishing line and slingshot idea! I already have the slingshot so I need to give that a try. Thanks for the tip! One question, how do you keep your fishing line from tangling up?

It's a whole lot cheaper than losing a throw ball and throw line that gets stuck in a crotch.

@@enjoytheoutdoors101 Love the idea and I'll be putting one together! Thank you for the tip!

I also purchased a Dewalt chalk line reel from Home Depot, and I removed the chalk line and replaced it with the fishing line, which made it easier to reel. Hope this helps

Thank you, Kevin! I can't take credit for the right hand ascender, that was NY Saddle Hunters idea. Hand ascenders (other than the CT Quick Roll) don't have a built in pulley so you don't need to worry about that. But with the CT Quick Roll you need to consider the pulley and which way you'll be pulling the slack/rope. Some sort of foot ascender or foot loop is a must for SRT. Thanks for watching! 😊

Well you and I are basically taking the exact same path (other than I hunted with sticks for 3 years and one-sticked for 2 years). Love hearing your take on it! One-sticking does have its issues and slack in the line is one of them (without a pole). I've looked at the JRB Maverick but don't want to spend the money on it. Maybe one day. 😂

@@madhuntsadventures Maverick is really the hitch, a releasable canopy anchor. The pole is optional.

@madhuntsadventures I agree with Schubox62, using a pole is a great option. I have a 20ft extendable pole, and setting a Maverick hitch, fairly simple. Cost, my pole, 60.00. I've seen in your other vids your hunting out of fairly straight trunk trees. No different than the JRB Cinch. A lot of folks using it. Have a great day !

@@Schubox62 Understood, but John designed the "Maverick Pole" to go with the hitch which you can buy at Ape Canyon Outfitters for $110 👍🏼

@@SteveMcQueen-bx4hu Thanks for the info, Steve! What pole do you have? There are trees out there without branches or a crotch that I'd like to hunt which I can't if I don't have a pole to set the girth hitch. So maybe I just need to invest in one.

Heck yeah! Once I figured out the correct form it has made it so easy and fast to climb. I've used the throw ball in the dark at the tree and it takes me a few extra minutes (until I get good at it) so I just plan that into my time. Let me know once you try it! 👍🏼

I'm not sure but if you reach out to Timber Ninja they will let you know. 👍🏼

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I believe it is the Omega Pacific LARGE rappel ring. It works fine for my setup but you can change sizes to fit your needs. Just keep in mind that pulling down your rope may be harder with a smaller ring. Just something to consider.

Great question. I like both saddles but I would personally choose the CGM Cobra saddle if I had to pick between those two. It scored a little higher (in comfort and overall) on my spreadsheet as well. You can look at my spreadsheet and see what each saddle offers and the pros/cons for each as well. drive.google.com/file/d/1uzJuCfXeS_v2LldV689qplHTS_R0M48L/view?usp=sharing

Great catch, RipWheelen! Thanks for pointing that out. If I go back to using the JRB Cinch I'll correct that. 👍🏼

@ what are you using now? I’m going to try some experimenting this weekend with the pocono hitch and advancing that with the pole. I love the JRB cinch but it’s a lot of metal on the end of the line.

@@RipWheelen I agree, I like the JRB Cinch but it is a lot of metal. I just posted a video today about switching over to SRT. So far I love it. lol

Not sure I've noticed that people are doing that. 🤔

Thank you! I'm shooting the Hornady SST 50 CAL (.452) 300 grain sabot and bullet. I've seen mixed reviews on them but I've had success with them and they seem to shoot well.

Included with the Hybrid: - Lineman’s Rope Set with Prusik and Carabiner - Tether Rope Set with Prusik, Carabiner, and Stopper Ball - Bridge Strap with Carabiner

It does weigh a little more but how it handles/distributes the weight like a back pack makes a big difference than a climbing stand. And you can pack clothing and gear between the seat and back portion and outside the seat as well. I've used plenty of climbers over the years and the JX3 is much better in my opinion but looking at one first is always a good idea. 👍🏼

I don't believe the Renegade is still available. I think they've updated it to the Mondo harness (kit) and I'm not sure what size ropes come with it. Maybe reach out to XOP. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for the comment and for watching the review! The JX3 is like no other saddle and is truly comfortable. Let me know what you think of it. 😊