I've graduated in the saddle game and bought the Nano a year ago. Been a saddle hunter since 2011 after reading "Bow Hunting Pressured Bucks". Now that I'm more serious about mountain Hunting I decided to retire the old ass clunky Tiberline. So Glad I did, it reduced my weight significantly in the pack. 7.8 lbs. total with saddle, platform, rope, belay device, one stick, bow hanger and carabineers (One stick method)!!! I was able to use it to retrieve a neighbors tarp that blew 40 ft. up in my tree and feel very comfortable. It's so nice I have also used it at a get together with non hunters for a fun activity to climb and repel down trees. There's a small pinch in the saddle compared to the 2 panel but in my opinion the hands down best option for the minimalist all day Hunter.
Just as secure as a buckle strap without the added weight or potential noise. I like the minimalist design which fits my hunting style.
Gift card was in my inbox faster than I could say post-season blues. I have no doubt this will help me keep my eyes on the prize while I prep for 2025.
Am trying to buy the ultimate saddle, regular size. cannot find 1 for sale anywhere on any retailer or Timber ninja web site. Does anyone know where I could even find one to even have shipped to me??????
I bought the timber ninja ultimate saddle “premium bundle”, it came with these, used them on one hunt and one hunt only. As I’m climbing up the stand first time using the 2 magnetic clips properly and as recommended, one gave out and broke busting does outta the setup which I wasn’t aware as my stick hit the ground and yea. I hope timber ninja looks to correct this mistake soon. Not even asking for 2 new ones, hell I’d settle for one used one.I’ll be waiting TN.
Lost my original strap for my platform so I wanted a lighter optional ordered the SSP rope. It’s easy to set up and just watched the YouTube video to learn how to use it .. got a buck the first sit using the new SSP rope .. it was critical in helping me get my biggest buck to date .
Amazing product. Really well put together and no detail went overlooked. Jason and Jordan are great and their passion for hunting shows in their products!
This thing is amazing so comfortable and strong
I have a short review over in the ENDEX Archery insta page. 6 stars!
I love this saddle. There wasn't an improvement point I could find everything was well thought out as a hunting system. It's not just comfortable it's brilliantly convenient.
This is my 3rd season hunting with the C1 Carbon Fiber climbing sticks from Timber Ninja. I can't say enough good things about my C1's. I've traditionally been climbing stand hunter, but now in my early 50's I was looking for a way to get lighter and more mobile. These C1 sticks were the answer. My run n' gun set up is sub 11-pounds now, and I can get into any tree that I want now, due to the versatility that the sticks allow.
Setup and take down is fast and easy. Much more so than I ever thought it would be. The C1 sticks are quiet too. I recommend the retractable aiders as they'll allow greater spacing. I would say with 3 sticks and aiders, I am close to 13-feet from the ground to the platform of my stand, which is just fine, especially when the leaves are still on the trees.
Hope this helps anyone on the fence about making this purchase. Timber Ninja was hit hard after Hurricane Helene, but these guys will be back soon. Timber Ninja is a great company run by a bunch of great guys! Local guys here in Southern Appalachia, just like me.
-Dan
I started saddle hunting when Tethrd came out with their first saddle. It was super uncomfortable but I toughed it out for a season. Since then I have tried almost every brand. I own 9 saddles now from 6 different manufacturers and thought that the newest tethred ultralock SD was gonna be a homerun. I hunted it once and was not a fan. Prior to this I used the latitude method and then the method 2 and cruzer archon. I have now hunted 6 days in the Timber Ninja and have to say...I will not wear anything but this saddle from now on. I am blown away by the comfort and adjustability. It looked like it was gonna be heavy when I saw the pictures but it is surprisingly light weight. The padding has allowed me to sit for 6 hours without being uncomfortable. I bought the XL because I thought I would be hunting the winter in thicker First lite gear and need the extra room. I am 6'3" have a 35 inch waist, 210 lbs. I wish I would have been able to try the regular waist first but am still very happy with this purchase. my only issue is that I lost the magnetic stick hangers on the second hunt. Not sure if I will buy replacements or just use old school parachord to hold my sticks while I climb. All I can say is AWESOME saddle.
Thank you Timber Ninja
These things are absolutely amazing. Incredibly light weight and super strong easy to use. Massive upgrade to using ratchet straps or cinch straps. They are thin and I do worry will need replacing every year or two just for safety, but wouldn't affect me buying more in future
It’s lightweight, super modular and comfortable, and has some of the best features you could ask for. Walking in is not uncomfortable with the saddle on, also the rubber traction for your bridge hold is very, very well in the tree.
Iv now worn this combined 9 hours, so it’s just starting to break in. Very comfortable, lots of capabilities for micro adjustments, much better fitting than the previous saddle I used for 4 season. Rhymes with smetherd. Overall I really enjoy it, I’m looking forward to a full season and more with it. I don’t get the little straps that have a magnet, first time I wore it, hopped out of the truck at 4:30am, they both fell off. So I’m opting out on them for now. Overall I’m pumped up!
Very comfortable and quality craftsmanship. I love the loops for your linesman rope and bridge.
The bad: No matter how tight you put it on it always wanting to slip down and sag.
There is absolutely no way you can wear this out to your tree. You will have to out it in at the base of the tree. This is because there is not enough support keeping it up or tight around your waist.
Forget trying to hang and sticks off the back of the saddle. The back of the saddle is the least supported so what you end up with is a saddle falling down around your knees. I was not even able to hook 1 xop aluminum 2 step stick to the back. I was so sad.
However, I found that I can climb fine with one stick each hanging off of each bridge hoop on either side of me. Two sticks on one side and one on the other hoop is pushing it, but it's possible.
This is also with no bags or anything else attached to the saddle! I cannot image how much worse this problem would be if I had some saddle bags attached.
In short, no matter how tight I crank the straps down they end up loosening up and before you know it, you got a saddle riding low on you.
Kept my original straps in a dumb bag, after swapping from straps to rope mods the difference in weight is awesome. Also a lot easier attaching to tree and quieter.
Perfect sized rope for a lineman’s rope and it comes with everything you need plus it operates with only one hand! Fits perfectly in the side pocket on my Nano saddle to!
The black belt is a very comfortable saddle and the quality is great. And the order ship fast . If ur looking for ur first saddle or are a seasoned saddle veteran the black belt is the saddle to be hunting from.
Great quality. Tender allows me to not have to use a kong and keep it quiet, but still have one-hand adjustment for tightening the rope!
I have several saddles this was my first two panel saddle. When I am climbing some of the saddle can get very uncomfortable even if I don’t use the leg strap. This saddle is very comfortable climbing -leaning or settling.very adjustable this two panel saddle rocks👍🏻
Easy to use, way stronger than cam straps, weighs almost nothing, and most importantly totally silent when setting up