tree saddles,slings,hangy dangly things

[turkeyslayer]

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[Yohon]

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[Mike VanBuren]

I have a Guido's Web that I use with Woodpecker bolts or LW sticks. The sticks fit right in the back of the vest. It's the most comfortable stand I've ever used but I mainly use it for gun hunting.

My problem with it for bowhunting is my confidence with being able to shoot to the right of the tree. I shoot right-handed. Once I tried to turn right to shoot a doe and it busted me before I could even draw back on her. There are too many straps and buckles that make noise when I turn and twist. I already cut off the leg straps. The upper straps don't allow for much movement. Maybe it would work better with the Tree Saddle sliding style hook-up.

I read a thread here a while back and someone mentioned another sling called a Vulture from Ken Lewis. I called him and asked for a brochure. I never received it so I called again. Still didn't get it but I'd like to at least see a picture of it. Can anybody show me what this thing looks like?

[joebuck]

Mike, I have been there buddy. I came from the TreeSaddle to Tree Suit to Guidos. I cut my leg straps off too. I killed 2 deer last year from the right side ( i'm right handed). What I do when I figure out the deer is going to pass for a shot on right side.....i slowly slip my right shoulder strap off.. i wear my shoulder straps loose anyway, then i twist my torso to the right and put my left knee against the tree trunk and both feet on 6 o'clock peg ( one foot on top of the other). My seat by then is riding right behind my hips and it's solid stance....
      Position 2 is I see the deer coming but it can't see me. i slowly slide the tether strap to the left and i walk around the tree to the left and have my left foot on the 9o'clock and right foot 6 o'clock pegs. It's almost a dump shot then
      Position 3 is that I rotate to the right to the 3o'clock peg, brace my hip against the tree and have left foot on 3 o'clock peg and right foot on 6 oclock peg

OK after this your ready for a game of Twister! seriously though I practice for several evenings in my yard 1 foot high till my wife complained the neighbors were calling and figure all this out.. good luck

[Mike VanBuren]

Joebuck, I was hunting the edge of a pine thicket when that doe walked in on me. It would have been impossible to get away with sliding the tree strap around.

Thanks for the tip on the shoulder strap. I'll give it more practice. I really would like to keep the Guido thing since it's so comfortable. I have to work out the bugs I guess. I don't worry about what the neighbors think when they see me hooked up to a tree. They already know I'm crazy  

[LocDoc]

I've had a Treesuit for years and recently bought a Tree Saddle. I have been somewhat disappointed in the Saddle, seems everything I read said it was the better of the two, but so far, the Suit is better in my book. I'm open to any suggestions......

[TRAP]

This system sounds great.  I have a question about adding or removing clothing while 20' up.

I like to spend long days in a stand and I'm always adding or removing clothing to regulate temperature as the day wears on.  Can this be done comfortably and more importantly safely while using a sling like this?

Thought I better ask some of you that have experience with them.

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[foxbo]

I had a treesaddle with the shoulder harness style straps. It was a pain in the butt. I now have the deluxe leather model without the shoulder harness straps. You don't need them. They're just in the way. I also had a treesuit and didn't care for it. The treesaddle is more comfortable and easier to carry while strapped around your waist. The woodpecker drill and 3/8" bolts is the ticket. Kneepads are a must. Everything needed for climbing can be stored in the rear cargo pouch. Just grab it and go huntin'.

As far as changin' clothes, well, I can take off, or add a jacket, but I don't think I'd try coveralls.

[Yohon]

I just got the instructional DVD form Guido and have a few more questions that I was hoping some of you Guido users might be able to answer.

You mentioned cutting off the leg straps…why did you guys do that?

Can you just climb with the climbing belt, install sticks etc then hook up the tether belt once you get where you want?

It mentions crossing the tether belt for bowhunters…do you guys do that? Does it help?

Is it easy to add/subtract clothes once you get up to hunting height?  Do you guys carry packs etc with this thing and if so where do you put it once you get to your hunting height?

Sorry for all the questions, I think the DVD added as many questions as it answered LOL

[akbowbender]

What brand of strap-on steps are best when using one of these types of "stands"? Can I get by on only 3-steps to work around the tree, or is it better to have four?

[matt schuster]

I have a Guido's Web, brand new, for sale.  It works great, is very comfortable, and the quality is incredible.  I just have a neck problem and can't use this type stand.   I think I spent about $250 and will sell it for $200 and pay freight.

[akbowbender]

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[TRAP]

what size is it Matt? Trap

[joebuck]

John.. I cut my leg straps off so I can spin my hips in the saddle if needed. I have four steps around a tree 1 foot High in my yard. Thats how I practice. You can climb the tree and install steps or sticks. I use the climbing belt then I hook the tether atthe top. BUT most trees I hunt multiple times so I leave my Lone Wolf sticks in the tree. Then when I return another day, I get hooked up ( cross over style for bowhunter) then wrap my tether belt around the trunk and make it real big like a lineman's belt and climb up. TIP Here ( Guidos does not endorse!) But since I have no legstraps, I'll ride that saddle seat a little high to small of my back and I can spin around in my seat  with loose shoulder straps to give me more freedom to shoot. I carry a fanny pack like Butch does and hang it up when I get to top. Another tip here is...2 two straps that come down from tehter strap that hold you do not drop down to hold me. I have them slightly twisted to my right so grab me...can't explain it but try it. Really gets the straps out of the way for a left handed shot

[Yohon]

Thanks Joe....tried sending you a PM but said your mail box is full.

Matt you got another email too

[rtherber]

I got a little antsy with all the muzzleloaders in the woods opening week of CO's overlapping archery/muzzie season so retreated to a big tree where I'd been hearing bugling just below. My Anderson Tree Sling was a lifesaver since I don't normally carry tree stands out elk hunting. I was able to climb the limbs and use the Sling until the muzzies settled down.
   

[rtherber]