Thoughts??? But not sure what that gets you since your moving up a rope. Once they did tie in, they used a (short) tether, which would not provide an emergency escape/rappel to ground in the event of an emergency. The Micro Raider is perfect for throwline use, a direct connection from your chest harness to tend a climbing system, mounting a handsaw, and any other non-PPE function you can think of. You are using an out of date browser. Well, it looks like I am not alone in getting excited for my first ever saddle (Mantis) to arrive. $333.25 1% off. As well as being easy to transport, this kind of harness wont give you a lot of trouble when its time to climb the treestand. I think he uses a Petzl with side loops. Hunter Safety System Hanger Harness. Avoid getting a climbing harness for hunting that requires too much effort. First there was Kestrel, Kite and Merlin, powerful birds of prey. Your climbing method when saddle hunting can be whatever you use to get into your tree stand: climbing sticks, screw-in tree spikes, etc. Finding the right one can be quite a challenging task. Packed with a series of excellent safety measures. The second rope is called your tether and looks very similar to the lineman's rope. If you're looking to dip your toes into saddle hunting, this may be a great option for you. I had to buy another harness for hunting. AU $123.63. PLATFORM - The new XOP Edge Platform is a lightweight and portable saddle platform that's equipped with their slot lock technology for climbing sticks, a tow rope anchor system, and a quick clip anchor mount to attach it to any pack or saddle for easy transport. 7/16" x 42" KM Max Green. Saddle Platform -Platforms are used with climbing sticks and this is what you will stand on at hunting height. See if you can easily get off or on from the thing. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'scoutorama_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_3',126,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-scoutorama_com-medrectangle-4-0');Each hunter may have his or her own preferences, which is why I list both here. So she could probably fit a saddle okay. Apart from that, this harness is ultra-light and comfortable. Rock Exotica Climbing & Caving Carabiners & Hardware, Misty Mountain Climbing & Caving Harnesses, If you dont mind trying something new, give this one a shot. Tree Saddles are designed to support your butt and spread pressure across surface area to prevent circulation restriction- while climbing saddles are designed for minimal obstruction and primarily to catch a fall.