I am just trying out a saddle setup to see if saddle hunting will work for me. Purchased the XOP saddle/platform combo kit. I have tried different bridge lengths and different tether lengths but I still get squeezed when I try to sit. The lineman loops angle up and in, squeezing my fat belly from the sides. Have I got the wrong body shape for a saddle or is my saddle too wide? Has anyone else encountered this problem?
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I am just trying out a saddle setup to see if saddle hunting will work for me. Purchased the XOP saddle/platform combo kit. I have tried different bridge lengths and different tether lengths but I still get squeezed when I try to sit. The lineman loops angle up and in, squeezing my fat belly from the sides. Have I got the wrong body shape for a saddle or is my saddle too wide? Has anyone else encountered this problem?
I am new to saddle hunting this year and use a Tethrd Phantom. It has worked great for me, but I have definitely noticed how someone with broader hips or a larger stomach could have pinching issues. I watched a video from one of the Tethrd guys and he said to slide the saddle below the belt line (slightly subjective as to what your belt line is), but having the saddle pinch my lower hips/thighs helps a lot more than having the saddle up around my butt and hip bones. I wear my saddle as though I am sagging my jeans like a cool kid. Other than that, the only thing I can think to try is to really lengthen your bridge so that the angles are more gradual from the saddle, it should create less hip pinch.
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I have found the most comfortable way for me is to have a low tether placement. The higher the tether on the tree, the more pinch I would get. Once I'm strapped in, I also loosen the belt and move the saddle itself lower. The lower tether helps with keeping the saddle from riding up too and having to adjust a lot. Saddle comfort is certainly something that is different for everyone.
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Unfortunately it is a by product of that particular saddle. It's too small. Running your bridge out as far as possible & messing with tether height should help. Try way high & then about sternum height.
You don't have the wrong body type, just the wrong saddle for you.
You don't have the wrong body type, just the wrong saddle for you.
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Check out average jack archery on YouTube. He has a very good video regarding basic saddle comfort.
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Saddles are not one size fits all. If you can, hook up with some guys around you to try different styles out. They all fit a bit different and have different sizing. Good luck!
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This is more comfortable to lengthen the bridge but definitely practice drawing your bow. I found it can be in the way trying to draw.
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I use a cruzr xc. I’m a 36 inch waist for jeans. Hunting layers bigger. I sized up from what my normal waste would use. It has an easily adjustable bridge and a pleat that can be pulled open to make it bigger. I really like where the bridge loops are positioned on the saddle. It is really comfortable no matter if I’m standing, leaning, sitting, or straddling the tree all tucked in.
Thanks everyone for your thoughts and ideas. I will give these adjustments a try. The one thing I haven’t tried yet is wearing the saddle lower on my butt.
It almost seems like this particular saddle is too wide for me OR the bridge loops are placed too far forward. The loops pull too close together in front for a guy with a big belly and a small butt.
It almost seems like this particular saddle is too wide for me OR the bridge loops are placed too far forward. The loops pull too close together in front for a guy with a big belly and a small butt.
I tried sliding the saddle either right at or slightly below the belt line. It helped tremendously! To the point where I feel like I can now give it a serious time trial in a tree. Thanks!
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This is correct. The longer the bridge the better. That’s pretty much the same for everyone. I see so many guys running the tether super long and the bridge super tight. That’s the opposite of what you want. Run it like this and mess around the height of the tether and you should find a comfortable setting.
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I'm looking to move into saddle hunting but I'm a heavy boy. Need a saddle with a rateing of 350 lbs and I have a 48 in waist any suggestions.
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I started saddle hunting a year ago and bought a used Overwatch two-panel after doing a goodly amount of research. The Overwatch design has been very comfortable for me (6', 200#) wearing a variety of hunting weight camo clothing. Before I purchased it, I reached out to Jamie who builds them for some input. Most agree they are "built like a tank" and Jamie very likely could custom make one for your size and weight. It won't be cheap, but you don't want to go bargain basement when your life is hanging by a particular device. Also make sure you are using very stout linemans and tether.....1mm vs 8mm for lighter weight saddle hunters. Regardless of what brand you buy, practice at ground level from a limb on a backyard tree to make sure it is decently comfortable and safe for a 'big fella'.
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Not necessarily an issue to be saddle hunting. I’m a big guy and I’ve been saddle hunting for 5 years now. What I have noticed is a difference in the brands and how they adapt to different body types. I’ve had 2 saddles by Tethrd (Mantis and Phantom), Trophyline, and an Aerohunter saddle. The phantom has been the best
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