Here are my thoughts from using the saddle one season (link below). I like it. I will do 80% of my stand hunting from it this fall. It is not as comfortable as a climber and setting up trees is time consuming and cost some $. However, it provides unrivaled shooting flexibility. You can hunt from any tree that will hold you (more limbs=better cover). Itssilentduring set-up upon arrival at your stand.
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