This is my first season of saddle hunting. I waited to buy an ascender because the initial investment in just a basic kit wasn't insignificant and I wanted to make sure I was going to stick with it. Well, I love saddle hunting. What I don't love was dealing with adjusting the Prusik knot on the lineman's rope as I went up the tree hanging sticks. I thought there might be a learning curve for an ascender but, nope. Super easy to use. Build quality is great and I have total confidence as I go up and down the tree. I'll probably get one of these for my tether, too. Just a great investment. And, thanks Trophyline for the veteran's discount!
I am currently running the Trophyline covert pro 2.0 with 4 mini sticks and the mission platform with the platow pack. I just purchased the wingman last week after going back and forth with ideas. The mission platform is robust and good for all day sits but for some situations it was a tad bulky and slowed me up in the dark. So I grabbed the wingman to streamline my setup.Used it this evening for a short sit and my GOD it is a game changer. Cut my setup time in half! This platform is an absolute game changer!
I am currently running the Trophyline covert pro 2.0 with 4 mini sticks and the mission platform with the platow pack. I just purchased the wingman last week after going back and forth with ideas. The mission platform is robust and good for all day sits but for some situations it was a tad bulky and slowed me up in the dark. So I grabbed the wingman to streamline my setup.Used it this evening for a short sit and my GOD it is a game changer. Cut my setup time in half! This platform is an absolute game changer!
I love the small footprint, the lightweight design, and how comfortable it still is. The saddle pouches are so awesome and quiet. Knocked it out of the park on this one.