Easy on-Easy Off Straps with quick snap buckles. Singer Heavy Duty Sewing Needle. Step 1: Tie Two Fixed Loops from Paracord. Alta Leather-Pro knee pads are extremely durable with thick leather covering. TriVent technology provides enhanced ventilation. Big deal, are saddle hunters weak? Any issues associated with normal wear and tear can be repaired at a minimal and reasonable charge. Like tether height and bridge length, the best way to find what works for you is through trial-and-error. Total weight (pair). Get in Saddle Shape. The unique, internal slots in our pads allows you to simply add a pad to your set-up to position a pad on each side of the tree or simply move the pad around to where it fits you best! If a deer comes in, you simply lean forward, taking pressure off the band, which then falls down around your waist out of the way. Durable cushioning for long-term protection.
Body profile in a tree. If you purchase something using a link to an item on a post, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. If that's out of your price range, then give one of my other four picks a try (full list is below), and I still think you'll be in good shape this season. With a simple attachment and bomb proof construction, the Tethrd Knee Pads leave everything else in the dust. The NoCrys are some of the best-selling knee pads on Amazon, with over 30, 000 ratings at an average of 4. Also, check to see what is available at Lowe's or Menards. There are two main forms for relieving stress on the knees: wear knee pads or have some sort of foam pad that wraps around the tree. They were also bulkier. You'll probably adjust quicker at that point then when you first started, but it still take a hunt or two to get back in saddle shape.
If you don't think they're going to suit your needs, then send them back. What I quickly learned from my first year of saddle hunting was that knee pads weren't for me. These are nylon bands that go around your upper body and clip into your same carabiner with your bridge rope. This eliminates having to wear anything extra. Strong durable Cordura nylon fabric construction. We designed our knee pads with a double dose of comfortable closed-cell foam padding. DO NOT WASH OR PUT KNEEPADS IN DRYER: Remove kneepads before care. They are flat across the knee and contoured on the sides which I personally like better than completely rounded pads and I bet the groves on the plastic won't slip on the bark. For getting used to the saddle set-up process and for practicing at targets, if you have an adequate tree or telephone pole in your yard, place a stick or step in the tree and then above it put in a ring of steps or a platform with additional steps on the backside of the tree. Additionally, tears, punctures, and burns are not classified as defects in materials. This is a feature that's much more important to saddle hunting that it is to other knee pad uses. We are unable to match prices from auction websites, membership or club websites, outlet websites, non-U.
Straps are extra long to go over layers of clothing in colder months when needed. As I mentioned earlier, there is little worse than having knee pads constantly sliding off your knees and down your legs. Position to be perched in during a hunt. At less than a pound per pair, you'll hardly notice you've added this tool to your system. Before I break down each way, let's get into why I choose to wear knee pads. Widely-set dual strapping system avoids bunching and custom buckles prevent the straps from loosening while an interior no-slip rubber strip firmly holds the knee pad in place. The straps on mine are just like the ones n the No Cry Pads. If you spend any time sitting while in your saddle, you'll want to invest in a good set of knee pads or a pad you can strap on the tree to rest your knees on. They were literally designed for saddle hunting! Saddle hunting is a very comfortable way to hunt if you have the proper equipment and fully understand how to use it.
Water-resistant 1/2" thick felt padding. From cheap foam pads you can pick up at the local hardware store, to relatively expensive models made specifically for saddle hunting. In this article, we'll look at a few of the best saddle hunting knee pad options, why we picked the ones we did, as well as a couple alternatives to knee pads that may work better for you. You'll also want straps that stay at the desired tightness. The platform is just a replacement for the front steps. I don't stay that way for long, but it gives my legs a break and in 10-15 minutes, I'm ready to get back into leaning position. Not sure I could hang up here all day though". The Method Knee Pads were designed to perform whether your feet are on the ground or in a tree. If you go with the Tethrd knee pads from GoWild, they have an excellent 90-day money back guarantee as well.
If using 11mm lineman and tree tether ropes I suggest purchasing at least one Ropeman camlock adjustment buckle for your tree tether and if using 8mm ropes I suggest purchasing at least one Kong camlock adjustment buckle for your tree tether. If I were to time myself for how I position in the saddle for any hunt, I would bet I am 60/40 sitting. You honestly can't go wrong with either of these options.
I enjoy leaning most of my hunt. We added an EXTRA super-grippy rubber on the face to keep your knees right where you want them. Hunt Comfort has been my goto cushion for some time when sitting in the stand. Soft, flexible cap provides protection and flexibility. Practicing from a tree. We suggest upon arrival of your pack you fit it properly, load it with 30lbs - 40lbs and assure it is comfortable, fits properly, and meets your expectations.