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Trophyline The Camo Tree Saddle
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10/14/2005
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Average Rating
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100% of reviewers
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$200.00
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8.5
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Description:
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The Tree Saddle™ cradles your seat like a hammock and allows you
the versatility to change positions as much as you need
to in order to stay comfortable! Change from a fully
upright to a seated position and back quietly while
maintaining control of your movement! Secure your
equipment and sleep safely until daylight! Get the
stealth advantage all hunters look for.
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Posts: 548
Registered: January 2004
Location: Plainwell
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farmlegend
Michigan Sportsman
Registered: June 2000
Location: Northville Resident/Hillsdale Farm Owner
Posts: 6679
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Review Date: 10/14/2005
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $200.00
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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Comfort, maneuverability, convenience
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Cons:
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Not for everyone
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I\'ve now put in close to 50 sits in Trophyline Treesaddles. I have both the TS-9 Camo model (neoprene seat, better in cold weather), and the newer Ambush Saddle (nylon mesh seat). I find it quite comfortable, and secure-feeling. Bigger guys that I\'ve spoken to who have tried the Treesaddle unanimously reported it to be uncomfortable.
Depending on the tree, the Treesaddle generally gives you more maneuverability to shoot than a hanging stand does. On a 3.5 year old doe I killed last October, it would have been impossible to connect from a hanging stand; with the saddle, I was able to lean WAY out there and safely make the shot.
I give it an 8, and I am a hard grader. My TS-9 has a tendency to have the snaps on the safety belt pocket unsnap from the saddle when bumping into branches on the way up. Also, I wish I were able to tighten up the shoulder straps on the TS-9 a bit more than they allow. The Ambush Saddle\'s shoulder straps fit me a little better, and I\'ve yet to have a problem with anything unsnapping upon ascent.
I do have a couple hang-ons hung, but I now find them less appealing to hunt from since I\'ve experienced the Treesaddle.
Bought my TS-9 directly from Sherry Green, President of Trophyline, at the 2004 QDMA Convention. Family operation, good folks.
I also own the Treesuit product, which I regard as inferior to the Treesaddle. The Treesuit would be more practical if it had higher-quality strapping material; the straps are stiff and unavoidably noisy when you yank them through the Treesuit\'s plastic buckles.
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Riddle
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Registered: June 2005
Posts: 243
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Review Date: 10/14/2005
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $200.00
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Ease of use, maneuverability, silent, location!
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Cons:
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Little warm in warm weather, a little big in a couple of areas.
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TS-9 Stealth Saddle
The TS-9 Stealth Saddle is the saddle with the neoprene seat in Mossy Oak camo. I bought it, as I just started hunting last year, and decided it was worth the investment versus buying multiple hang on stands. Last year I hunted the same spot on state land with a hang on. Bad move. Need to be able to move where the deer are, not stay in one spot. The Tree Saddle (along with some climbing sticks or strap on steps) gives you this flexibility. If you see a tree that can support your weight, you can hunt it. Branches? Okay. No branches? Okay. Funny angles? Okay.
It takes me 10 mins. to get set-up in a tree at ~20-25 feet. This is 10-15 ft. higher than I was hunting last year, I just feel that much more comfortable. I\'ve seen more deer (partly due to staying on stand longer as it\'s more comfortable, partly due to moving when I didn\'t see deer), and the deer have seen less of me (up higher and hide behind the tree until ready to shoot). There are a lot of different positions you can sit in, it\'s quiet to change positions so you don\'t get too fatigued in one spot. You can sit, stand, lean back, hug the tree, whatever you want.
Only negative to the TS-9 is that in 70 degree weather your butt gets a little warm.
I\'m 6\'4\" and 250# and bought the XL. Doesn\'t tighten up enough in the shoulders, and could be a little snugger in the waist in warm weather clothes, but will probably be fine in cold weather. I was right on the border of waist size for the L or XL and erred on the side of a little larger.
Plenty comfortable for me and with my climbing sticks I can hunt any tree, any time.
Riddle
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