Saddle Hunting Comfort | Tips for ALL DAY SITS!!!

Saddle Hunting Comfort | Tips for ALL DAY SITS!!! | All in the ANGLES

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@racerdaveracerdave 3 жыл бұрын

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 .

@averagejackarchery 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@bobbycampbell175 3 жыл бұрын

@@averagejackarchery got a question for you im shooting 534 grains but its only got 9% foc broadhead is iron will its that gonna be fine or do I need to add about 15 grains to get more foc

@averagejackarchery 3 жыл бұрын

@@bobbycampbell175 Make sure the arrow is tuned correctly and you're just fine.

@bobbycampbell175 3 жыл бұрын

@@averagejackarchery yes sir hitting bulls eye at 80yrds

@scottieagrayable 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@mitchellblount4896 3 жыл бұрын

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!!

@averagejackarchery 3 жыл бұрын

Keep at it!!! Best of luck this season.

@softaildiaries 3 жыл бұрын

Damn my man. A lot of respect to you for saddle hunting at 70. It definitely takes a lot of practice to get it down. Happy hunting

@RobertJones-yq6jk 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@RealRadNek Жыл бұрын

I whole heartedly agree with you here. However, I think your quote was from Benjamin Franklin, "“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” Maybe he stole it from the Chinese LOL.

@MitchellSmith 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@bradbareis2798 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@averagejackarchery 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!!!

@Bowhunter5 Жыл бұрын

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!!

@sydorivchanua5464 Жыл бұрын

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

@vanlagan 3 жыл бұрын

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

@gregammann4417 2 жыл бұрын

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

@daveo7669 3 жыл бұрын

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

@colinchoo5510 3 жыл бұрын

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

@danielludwig5765 3 жыл бұрын

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

@charlesleblanc6638 Жыл бұрын

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

@vincent2662 2 жыл бұрын

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

@williamwatts8786 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful tips! This my 1st yr saddle hunting and I’m a bigger guy so I’m definitely still trying to find my comfort zone!

@robertvillafane5308 Жыл бұрын

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

@scottbrammer8275 3 жыл бұрын

Very good teaching style. Appreciate the tips!

@TheSpeyfisher Жыл бұрын

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

@jimmywallhanger8402 Жыл бұрын

Your students are fortunate, another great descriptive video

@seanzieman1641 3 жыл бұрын

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

@russellwilson4531 3 жыл бұрын

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

@vworley21 2 жыл бұрын

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 👍

@joelevel114 3 жыл бұрын

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

@codyharrelson7424 Жыл бұрын

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

@feetdown5994 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@groovehog1 2 жыл бұрын

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

@keithlambert6217 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jamiejudge2593 3 жыл бұрын

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

@timlane327 Жыл бұрын

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

@cdp50359 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@KowboyUSA 2 жыл бұрын

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

@stevegermain1222 3 жыл бұрын

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

@sarafayelawton652 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@KingLoser4445 2 жыл бұрын

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

@peterstilp3327 10 ай бұрын

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!

@chuckparson6712 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ShowboatHK 2 жыл бұрын

Super helpful. Thank you!

@orenman20 2 жыл бұрын

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

@highfallschapternwtf8913 3 жыл бұрын

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

@averagejackarchery 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@NeffTattoo Жыл бұрын

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.

@trxe420 Жыл бұрын

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!

@codyhenriksen6003 Жыл бұрын

Best video on saddle comfort 👌

@eugene41115 7 ай бұрын

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

@jeffwilliams5256 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@yvesbutel2322 3 жыл бұрын

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

@michaelanthonyoutdoors 8 ай бұрын

Lots of great insight! Thanks!

@chenoabryan8458 8 ай бұрын

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;)

@BlueRiverBowhunting 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TheHolsterpro 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video man. Thank you for sharing.

@randyfoster9960 7 ай бұрын

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

@brianmincher716 3 жыл бұрын

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

@averagejackarchery 3 жыл бұрын

You bet, man! Glad I could help!

@jeremydvorak5201 2 жыл бұрын

Wow man fantastic job

@55zachman 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome thank you for the information!

@bradjohnson577 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation with super tips

@Farmtiger 3 жыл бұрын

Great info! Thank you!

@adamr1744 2 жыл бұрын

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

@thehuntingparadox2291 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@6saturdaysaweek Жыл бұрын

Another great video, thank you!

@stick__shooter 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@favirefunnyfarm1043 3 жыл бұрын

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...!

@fromontario6954 3 жыл бұрын

Same here. Got the Eberhart saddle coming. Looking forward to trying a new style of hunting.

@Redlegwar Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@guitarplayer949597 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@spincast1974 2 жыл бұрын

Great information thank you......

@neanderthalnonsense 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done. Nice.

@ranhen8951 7 ай бұрын

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

@runtzdad 3 жыл бұрын

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

@averagejackarchery 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mark!

@pop4725 Жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation ( and information) 😊

@averagejackarchery Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@boelter354 3 жыл бұрын

Dude! You saved my back!!!!

@Jack_JackWalker Жыл бұрын

Great video

@ValarAmstaffs 3 жыл бұрын

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

@scottbrammer8275 3 жыл бұрын

Amstaff Just do it. Don't wait til next season. I promise you you are way safer than in a treestand! I double promise you you will absolutely love it! You won't be back in a treestand.

@scottstorm2862 Жыл бұрын

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

@JoshuaSkibinski 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@ashesofamerica3753 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@tristanrevia1321 2 жыл бұрын

Knee pads make a big difference it's quite comfortable once you adjust it right

@bg5215 2 жыл бұрын

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

@8michael7 2 жыл бұрын

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

@averagejackarchery 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@josephtreadlightly5686 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@walter992 3 жыл бұрын

Some good nuggets in there.

@jgleez4321 2 жыл бұрын

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

@clarkansas6590 Жыл бұрын

Good job

@PrairieThunder 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!!

@BF-rn3oz 2 жыл бұрын

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

@averagejackarchery 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing! Glad you found this useful!

@mdsaddlehunter3796 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@averagejackarchery 3 жыл бұрын

Podcast is still out there, yes! I've just been lackadaisical with hunting and family dominating the free time with the occasional KZfaq video.

@tjsfarmandfamily 11 ай бұрын

great video

@charlesshepherd9132 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@reallifehunters 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@averagejackarchery 3 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@TheWVgoodguy22 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@timwaldroup9654 3 жыл бұрын

Good info..

@bkbowhunter1 3 жыл бұрын

Good informative video 👍 November is coming longer sittin 🏹🏹

@centralhensoutdoors4317 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta have that right triangle

@bulletsandbroadheads 3 жыл бұрын

Great video buddy. Did you ever try the tethrd recliner. I just picked one up.

@averagejackarchery 3 жыл бұрын

I do use a back band, yes! But one of my own DIY nature. 😁

@billhemphill1243 Жыл бұрын

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

@anthonyrockwell4469 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@averagejackarchery 3 жыл бұрын

Check out my full saddle hunting playlist! Have my setup in their multiple times and some of the adjustments I've made over the past two years. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hquqq6iK1tK3ZXU.html&ab_channel=AverageJackArchery

@anthonyrockwell4469 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@GRockBlues 3 жыл бұрын

What did the little acorn say after he grew into an Oak?

@jgleez4321 2 жыл бұрын

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

@averagejackarchery 2 жыл бұрын

Mini prusiks to attach a back band. At the time I didn't run it through the main carabiner like most folks do.

@craufurdgoodwin3835 3 жыл бұрын

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...

@averagejackarchery 3 жыл бұрын

And that's why I say it's such a personal thing! Glad you found what works for you!

@ryangrant8878 7 ай бұрын

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

@averagejackarchery 7 ай бұрын

That's a Wild Country Ropeman 1 mechanical ascender. Works great!