Anyone try to make the tree saddle more comfortable?

[perry f.]

I have a trophy line tree saddle, and I like the idea, but it isn't very comfortable in my opinion. Has anyone made any modifications to make it more comfortable? Thanks!

[KSdan]

I have a friend who hunts almost the entire month of Nov. in one.  Besides consistently taking BC caliber deer, he swears it is the most comfortable and safe thing out there.  I am still on the learning curve- but it seems the key is the strap attached at the tree directly at forehead ht.  Then having your wt. evenly distributed between the strap, your seat, and the foot pegs- alternating throughout the day.  With all that said- I have yet to get that good with it.

[caleb7mm]

its all in how tight your saddle is and how high your top rope is. practice 3' off the ground and try a few different positions you will find one that works for you.
 I can sit daylight to dark in mine.

[perry f.]

I have trouble with it digging into the backs of my thighs and hips. I'll try playing with strap positioning, hope that helps. I've toyed with the idea of fixing a piece plywood in mine to sit on that would hold it away from these pressure points when I sit in it.

[caleb7mm]

no need for that perry. im a big guy and have no issues with that. youll get it  

[doug77]

Caleb, what brand tree saddle are you useing.

doug77

[ALwoodsman]

I have the same problem and just can't get comfortable in mine either. After a few hours I just can't stand to stay in it any longer.

[Onehair]

The problem you describe comes from having your feet to far apart. On a wide tree I have my "standing" steps around 6 inches apart. The further apart your feet the more pressure you will feel from the straps.

[bofish-IL]

I have one I haven't tried yet. I know from a previous post years back and their web page they recommend knee pads for different positioning during the set.

[caleb7mm]

Originally posted by doug77:
Caleb, what brand tree saddle are you useing.

doug77

there is only one brand of the "tree saddle". trophy line usa

[Junglecat]

Originally posted by KSdan:
I am still on the learning curve- but it seems the key is the strap attached at the tree directly at forehead ht.  Then having your wt. evenly distributed between the strap, your seat, and the foot pegs- alternating throughout the day.  With all that said- I have yet to get that good with it.

KSdan,
When you say forehead height do you mean tying off at forehead height when you first tie to the tree after climbing to your position or after tying off and getting settled into the tree saddle and getting in a slightly sitting position the strap should be at forehead height? I am assuming once you get settled in the tree that you will end up in a sitting position or at least lower than when you reach your highest point? I have one but havent had the chance to use it yet so excuse the weird question.Thanks.

[KSdan]

Once you climb to the desired height, as you are standing there with lineman still on:  you tie off the main strap to the tree at your forehead ht.  Not a few inches higher or lower.  Study the saddle and on-line videos- with the tie off in that position you can slide to a seat, kneel, pivot, or stand.  You can get 360 degrees as you learn to swivel that rascal.  It really is impressive- though I still have things to learn about comfort.

[flintznstyx]

Is the tree saddle still being made? I have left several msg's and e-mails with no response.
Thanks

[Onehair]

Yes its still being made   As far as learning to swivel , the key is learning how to plant your knees so that when you pivot you have a knee planted into the tree. At least that has worked for me for many years. I still have the original version. The new ones are far superior