It's interesting that you're a teacher in real life. It shows! This is one of the best teaching channels on YT for hunting .

I have been bowhunting since 1985. I will be 70 next month. This is my first year to saddle hunt. Your videos have been extremely helpful. I will watch this one numerous times. I have already seen numerous advantages to the saddle. It my age, I am tired of lugging a climber around. Keep up the good work and thank you!!

I am all about angles. It has taken me 2 years to learn what you have just taught in 20 mins. People go hunting with the intention of sitting for extended periods but get tired or restless, with this set up you really can stay comfortable for a long sit. Thanks for taking the time to educate.

Your teaching style, my friend, embraces the Chinese proverb: "Tell me and I will forget, . . . , involve me and I will learn." At 71 years of age entering my first season of SH, I have saturated my brain with a wide spectrum of videos. The timing of finding this video makes it the most valuable lesson that I was missing. I’ve learned from my limited practice that regardless of what I’ve learned about ascending/descending, ropes & knots, etc., it all becomes secondary to enjoying SH if you are not comfortable in your saddle. This demonstration is truly the missing piece for me. When they create " Saddle-Hunting Teacher of the Season," you have my vote. 🤗 I, as with the rest of your followers here, am seriously grateful for all of your videos.

It makes me so happy when I type something into youtube and Average Jack has a video on that topic. You and Jason from the Traditional Bowhunting and Wilderness Podcast are by far my favorite two youtube hunting channels. Keep up the good work man.

Thank you for explaining everything the way you did. I was ready to give up on my mantis, after watching your video, I made a couple adjustments & am completely comfortable now. Thanks again.

Great job!! I'm brand new to saddle hunting for the 2023 up coming season. I have just learned a shit ton in this video thank you!!

dude you are a natural speaker, I watched until the end, huh. Thanks

Dude this is unbelievably informative and well delivered. You're like the Bill Nye of saddle hunting. Well done sir keep doing what you're doing

I've been "Sling" saddle hunting for over 25 years. Old dog just learned some new tricks!! Thanks man. You are a great teacher!!

Your students are fortunate, another great descriptive video

Very articulate in explanation of the saddle!!! Thanks Jack

Excellent tutorial. Now I need to watch your climbing video to see if this is something I can use here in western Montana.

Coming from a engineers point of view, the higher the girth the less pull toward the tree you'll have, decreasing the stress on your legs or knees. You'll can always readjust your bridge so you won't have the upper pull.

I'm a rookie saddle hunter and you answered all my questions regarding tether height. Thank you!

Outstanding video. Thank you. I have spent several hours in my saddle and you have summarized extremely well what I have experienced. You are a great teacher!

Excellent video, your presentation was fantastic. You can tell that you’re a teacher because you were clear and concise probably one of the best videos on the saddle that I’ve seen yet. Keep the great content coming

Real good advice ... It helped with my DIY saddle set up, just little adjustments makes quite a bit of difference.

Keep up the Great work. I learned today what was causing my pinch points. Thank You

Thanks for such a detailed and informative video to breakdown all of the little adjustments that can be made and how they affect the comfort. I believe most of the people who try saddle hunting then quit do so because they haven’t taken the time in the stand to try these little suttle changes. It’s amazing how much a 2” adjustment here or there makes.

I can confirm that the Mission platform has an angle adjustment and agree that a slight to moderate downward angle is ideal (imo). Also, the Cruzr saddles can also adjust along the bridge loops so the pressure moves to different points along your hips, back and legs. It is actually more adjustable than the Phantom because it uses AmSteel and prussic knots. Great information!

Absolute perfect presentation. So much useful non biased information here. Nicely done!

Awesome Video. I’m new to saddle hunting and have been struggling with comfort. Your tips should Help A LOT! I’ll try them out in the morning! Love your channel!

Very good teaching style. Appreciate the tips!

This was a super informative video for someone just getting into the saddle game. Thanks for the detail and visual demos.

Thanks! I will try some of those tips this year, I normally seat for a long time so every tip will help 😊

Great video. I figured you were either a teacher or a chiropractor. I learned alot.

One of my favorite guys on KZfaq. Why? Because you know how to explain. Thank you for this video..

I just started the saddle this spring. I shoot well from it. I feel I’m too close to the tree bumping my bow. Thanks for this tip-I still have many questions. I will scroll through your other vids. I have a late archery tag. I got a blacktail last year. I knew the saddle is the ticket for a big one;)

I'm loving my 2 panel Latitude Method saddle. It clips together for walking in so it's out of the way, then when I climb up I can place the lower panel under my butt and the upper panel across my low back. Super nice to have that adjustability.

Best video on saddle comfort 👌

thanks for the tips been doing my homework since season ended and gonna put together a setup

Best saddle video I’ve seen. Excellent teacher! Thanks for all the info

i use a latitude saddle seems to be really good after trying others “saddle hunters give them a go you will liv it

That was very helpful! I'm purchasing a saddle for this up coming season, and my biggest concern is hip pinch and comfort. Thanks so much for the information! Good luck this season.

I appreciate you taking your time to go through all this awesome knowledge.

My saddle order was filled and finally coming...hope to apply these tips and tricks practicing to find out what works best for me. Thanks for making this vlog...!

Super helpful. I have a draw hunt coming up and folks mostly sit all day, all three days. Comfort is going to be key. Thanks!

Very very informative. Glad I ran into you at the Morrisdale TNT or I wouldn’t have found this video. Thanks for sharing

Great video, I was having a problem with my binos interfering with my bridge.... now I realize I have had the tree tether too high and the saddle to high on my but.

Good info. I tried saddle hunting last year for a bit. Was pretty uncomfortable. Good tips. May give it a go again next year. Didn't know so many adjustments could change so many things. Good info.

Awesome video as usual! We finally pulled the trigger and going to test a saddle this fall and this definitely helped me get a better starting point.

There is no way I’d be comfortable being up 16’ on that little of a platform and no way I’d tie my lead to the tree that high because I like to sit from now and again. This dude is crazy I always want more room up in my tree stand.

Thanks for all the tips and also the link for the video from the budget sportsman. I'm going to try the angle with my predator on my next sit. Thanks much!

I tried for 1 1/2 seasons and gladly went back to light weight lock on. Comfort issues solved

Great information, definitely helped me alleviate the comfort issues I was having!

Excellent presentation ( and information) 😊

Awesome video, the most informative I've seen yet great job this should help most anyone new to saddle hunting.

Another awesome video! You are indeed great at explaining each subject, and I truly appreciate your advice. You have helped me numerous times, so thank you again for helping me become a more effective hunter 👍

This is a fantastic video. Thank you for the information.

This is the most intellectually stimulating hunting video in the history of the internet.

Thank you. Very helpful video. But I've heard the word "backside" enough for the rest of the month now!

Thanks Jack. I found shooting from a saddle that with the wrong tether angle that it makes it very difficult @ the beginning of the draw cycle. U r right about the lean & the tether angle. I like my tether a little lower & I really like to lean back. I have always shot better & with my bow from a tree where u r bending from the waist. I'm thin & shooting on the ground with a high center of gravity makes me less steady. I'm not talking holding steady but from step 1 to step 5 of my progression. I've always used a tether attached to a waist belt cuz body harnesses give me pain. The belt goes halfway between my fanny pack & my armpits. However with the saddle it is much easier to sit relaxed for a longer time. Not to mention not having to lug around all that metal. Is your 2nd bridge & tether an Oplux tactical 1. I went that way & I wouldn't use anything else. There r specially made prusiks for the Oplux & I recommend those as well.

This is a terrific video and great explanation. Thanks for putting it out.

Great video. thanks for all the advise and great tips 👍👍

Lots of great insight! Thanks!

Great information. I will follow some of your suggestions and see if it helps out my hip pinch this year.

Thanks so much for the info. Really appreciate you posting this as I’m trying to learn about saddle hunting.

Very informative thanks for taking the time to do this I truly appreciate it

Good vid. I learned a few things from this so much appreciated. Subscribed

Great info Nate, thanks for this. I do very similar styles. After a few hours, def need to switch it up

Super helpful. Thank you!

Another great video, thank you!

Excellent presentation with super tips

Thanks teach! Lol enjoyed the video , very engaging, thanks!

Great tips, I' m gonna fine tune my setup lengths today

New subscriber here, I love your explanations! Thanks for making this video!

awesome video, just got the same set uup as you, love that

Excellent video man. Thank you for sharing.

Very well done. Nice.

Thanks for sharing this video. This helped me SO much!!!! God bless

Wow man fantastic job

I’ve enjoyed all of your saddle content. So much so, that I’m going to get a phantom and play around with it throughout next spring/summer so I’m proficient by archery next fall. Greg in Happy Valley

Dude! You saved my back!!!!

Nate, that was probably the best explanation video, covering in-depth and educational (the teacher in you dropping the acute/obtuse terms) saddle positioning. You definitely gave me some things to think about and try. I too, change positions every once in awhile. Although I am a leaner mostly, I do like positioning my feet on the platform sideways to the tree and wedge my ankle/shin as my body swings to the side of the tree. BTW, are you still doing the podcast?

Great video!

Thank you!!! One important safety question: How do you back up your Ropeman 1 on the tether? I strive to be part of the "1 is none; 2 is one" club. Thanks

Great information thank you......

Great video

Thanks for sharing

Thanks for the great comfort tips. I currently don't have a tree saddle or even a climbing tree stand, but I really want one for certain situations to get above the head height brush that the bruiser bucks I saw love to get into and bed, etc... I have been hunting from the ground for a while, but really got out more than I ever did and saw many deer including missing 3 does between 20-35 yards (first animals that I have ever drawn and released an arrow on), a really nice tall 8-10 point that came within 10 yards of me while on the ground, but I didn't draw since he never looked down or away. Plus other opportunities that I didn't draw on. But I believe that a tree saddle would provide better opportunities in certain situations and areas. I just don't have the $350-$550 sitting around for a really nice Tethrd system yet, especially with me getting married in August. Have you done a how to practice shooting all the shots out of a saddle video yet?

Gotta have that right triangle

Absolutely loved this...but wish we could see your footwork on the platform.

Good job

Some good nuggets in there.

Why do I feel like I’ve had you as a bow tech before at Lancaster!

Awesome thank you for the information!

great video

Loved your vid. Watched it twice. Could or do you have a vid on your saddle set up? I'm new to it and trying to get info on people rigs. Thanks.

Great info! Thank you!

I was taught when i started saddle hunting never be on the low side always go on the high side.

None of this is an issue if you use a ground blind. Just saying. Very informative video as always. Keep doing what you do and God bless you brother

Forget painting it, stealth strip the entire thing!

Curious. I’m of a slim build and much prefer my tether to be as high as I can get it. Practically no hip pinch, far more ability to swing all the way around the tree and with the tethers angle being closer to parallel with the tree while sitting, it’s easier on the leg muscles as it mimics a sitting position in contrast to a “push off” position which requires much more muscle tension. Different strokes...

Awesome video!!

doesn't sitting up a tree get boring? I've never hunted from a tree stand/saddle. its not a thing here, well ive never heard of people doing this here in nz. here we go out and stalk them from the ground. its very hard, but fun and very rewarding when you get one. but i imagine hunting from a tree would be affective because i dont think the animals naturally look up.

Are you a righty or lefty? I find that switching your caribener to where the open gate is facing up. This does 2 things. I dont like when the gate of the caribener digs into the bark when i switch to sitting and it goes against the tree but more importantly your tag end for your tree tether is on the right side. So if you're a right handed shooter you can hold your bow in your left hand and have easier one hand adjustment with your right hand. Just a thought. Thanks for the video

Great video! What’s that device you’re using on your tether? I like prussik’s but hate having to use two hands to adjust and notice you do one handed adjustments

Curious what those 2 green knot looking things on your bridge are.. thanks again

Hope your having a good season. What is your normal hunting height?