I thought this was a hard core saddle hunters forum. Why don't you guys just go sit in a heated box blind while your at it.
If its who Im thinking that may be partly becuase of his accent "umbrell- ah"I laughed out loud the first time I heard a hunter mention a tree umbrella. Then I used one and always have one in truck ready to go
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Go out today and completely soak your bow string and then take one shot and report back on where that arrow hit.I thought this was a hard core saddle hunters forum. Why don't you guys just go sit in a heated box blind while your at it.
(I was being sarcastic to clarify) That might break something.. it's 17deg. Out there right now. So ice might cause some issues. Plus that your assuming I'm a good shot to begin with. And I don't mind hunting in a box blind either. I am contemplating building one.Go out today and completely soak your bow string and then take one shot and report back on where that arrow hit.
(I was being sarcastic to clarify) That might break something.. it's 17deg. Out there right now. So ice might cause some issues. Plus that your assuming I'm a good shot to begin with. And I don't mind hunting in a box blind either. I am contemplating building one.
But for $30 I might be purchasing one of those as well. Since I am a wimp, not a hard core hunter, and don't hunt in the rain much.
Just to clarify.
You have to get that umbrella tied around the tree above your connection to the tree.If you're a die hard saddle hunter then you know if you're hunting in a steady rain for any length of time there's no way to stop that constant drip off your bridge connection into your lap. Being primarily a sitter in the saddle I need to develop a DIY lap shield.
What about using a rubber washer on your tether? My kayak paddle Has a rubber washer like guard that slows the drips back to your hands. Maybe one of those on the rope?If you're a die hard saddle hunter then you know if you're hunting in a steady rain for any length of time there's no way to stop that constant drip off your bridge connection into your lap. Being primarily a sitter in the saddle I need to develop a DIY lap shield.
Thanks for bring that up. I hunted with a recurve for 28 years and never noticed any change. But I keep my string waxed. Now I am shooting a Mini I need to do the same.Go out today and completely soak your bow string and then take one shot and report back on where that arrow hit.
I've tried everything I can think of . . . washers, knots, zip ties, etc. I can slow it but once the tree trunk is soaked and water is running down it I can't stop it.What about using a rubber washer on your tether? My kayak paddle Has a rubber washer like guard that slows the drips back to your hands. Maybe one of those on the rope?
I always tie the umbrella above the tether. Once the umbrella ties saturate (and they're not that heavy) the water continues to flow down the trunk. At the tether it most all transitions and flows down the tether line then drips off the low point at my bridge carabiner right onto my thighs. Is it going to cause me any real problem . . . no. It does annoy me to no end though.You have to get that umbrella tied around the tree above your connection to the tree.
makes sense. Need a very short tether on the back side of the tree. I'm thinking something like a hard wire pulled tight around the rope (heavy duty bread twist tie) with a short section for the water to follow. You've probably already tried that as well.I've tried everything I can think of . . . washers, knots, zip ties, etc. I can slow it but once the tree trunk is soaked and water is running down it I can't stop it.
I always tie the umbrella above the tether. Once the umbrella ties saturate (and they're not that heavy) the water continues to flow down the trunk. At the tether it most all transitions and flows down the tether line then drips off the low point at my bridge carabiner right onto my thighs. Is it going to cause me any real problem . . . no. It does annoy me to no end though.
Actually.....I get caught out there in the rain a lot and if u do this, u loose the drip...it will still eventually soak thru but I've been in a bad thunderstorm for an hour if heavy rain....u need a poncho some string and a wide brim rain hat....out the poncho on to were the side arm button are in line with ur bridge....I tuck the hood back into itself....snap up the buttons capturing ur tether....u can just squeeze from inside with ur hand to make the cinch to keep the water out but a small piece of wire tie holds good....sit and put the poncho between ur knees and the trunk...it's like a little cocoon. Tie some string to ur tether really tight right above where the poncho and tether touch making a drip line...works real good...hang ur bow or gun off ur saddle directly under u and if the winds not blowing to hard ur weapon will stay dry too...I prefer to be on the ground by the time it's raining hard but sometimes they blow in so fast I don't have time to get down so I'll go cocoon mode and stay pretty dang dry....If you're a die hard saddle hunter then you know if you're hunting in a steady rain for any length of time there's no way to stop that constant drip off your bridge connection into your lap. Being primarily a sitter in the saddle I need to develop a DIY lap shield.
Boyne, how can I attach this to my bucket?For $25 I doubt you can beat this with a DIY solution. I been using one for better than 15 years. In all fairness I have two (always need a backup) but both still work just fine. I have two different camo patterns and use one in early season (green) and one later (brown).
It packs down really small, compresses to about 1.5" in diameter by 2' long. Mounts easily to the tree and keeps me dry in the saddle (did in the climber too).
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Push your bucket against a tree. You need some background cover and a backrest anyway.Boyne, how can I attach this to my bucket?
What about cutting a roll of saran wrap on a ban saw into 1.5-2" pieces that you could throw in a pocket. Then just wrap the tether down to your connection point.I actually stay pretty dry under the umbrella, less the tether drip, but you may be on to something there. The drip is the result of the tether loop absorbing water that's running down the tree and funneling it down into my lap. If I could come up with a waterproof shield to fold over the tether and lay between it and the tree maybe I could keep the tether drier where its wrapped. The water would drip off of the cover and not be funneled into my lap. I've always just tired to create a method to re-direct the drip. Maybe I should be trying harder to keep the tether dry. Hmmm something to think about . . . Thanks @Weldabeast!
Story of my life.been contemplating a waterproof cam saddle apron for under the rain coat to cover your lap.maybe knee cushion at the end and pocketsIf you're a die hard saddle hunter then you know if you're hunting in a steady rain for any length of time there's no way to stop that constant drip off your bridge connection into your lap. Being primarily a sitter in the saddle I need to develop a DIY lap shield.