I've always hunted on the ground and been successful (got my first compound bowkill from a treestand though). But I gotta say, once I reached fifty my knees started screaming. I can't stand still and I can't kneel for long so I tried a small folding beachchair for a seat. It puts me too low. Anyone here use a Tree Seat?(the kind 3Rivers sells)It looks exactly what I need. Phil

I have a strap on style tree seat thats not bad at all,just dont strap it to a huge tree.You still need the draw room with your string arm.And get some pruning sheers for those low limbs.I also use a tripod style seat that fold  up and I love that.

I saw the neatest tree seat while at the Ohio trad hunt. It was a pole with duck feet, top and bottom. The bottom so it wouldn't sink into the ground and the top so it would cradle the tree. It leaned on the tree at a angle and the seat was at an angle too so it would be level when sitting on it. Comfortable and stable. I wish'd I had taken a picture of it.

Never thought of a folding tripod seat. That'd work. Thanks

VTer, was it the hunters seat?  Here is a link
http://www.hunterseat.com/

I was using a Tree Seat like the one from 3 Rivers yesterday.

 

It's got my endorsement!!!

Phil

Okie, that's it! I was trying to find it on-line, thanks.

Cant beat the price on this one!

http://bowyersedge.com/treeseat.html

The tree seat that is on  Torges web site is cheap and works well. You can make it as big or as small as you like. I made one thats folds so it would fit in a pack. You can add a pad or modify it to your needs. Cost......a few dollars at most!

I forgot, you can also google the Hunters Smart Seat..........it works well also and it's made in Vermont!

I have one based on Torge's version.  I changed the knot system.  It's a great hunting tool.

   

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QuoteOriginally posted by Stumpkiller:
I have one based on Torge's version.  I changed the knot system.  It's a great hunting tool.

   

What are the dimensions of your seat? Did you use plywood?

Thanks.

Try and Google marsh seats. I use to make these when I was a duck hunter they are a T style seat that is easy to make and pretty comfortable.I can walk you through how to make one if you want.

Oops! I guess I didn't scroll down far enough.  

It looks to me like the Torge's system would have the seat fold forward and down on you as you put weight on it. Thats wh I havent attempted it before, obviously not huh? Is it because the rope is tied toward the center of the seat? Phil

Mine is 1/2" outdoor ply.  In use I toss the line around a tree while holding the seet up against the trunk with my knee.  I pull the line on the back of the tree up a foot or so above where I want the seat level to be.  If you tension it so it is at about a 30° up angle with you off it it will be about level with you on it.  The attachment angle of the line leverages it tight as the seat angles down.  I got fancy and added split high-pressure steam line as added grip and to protect the wood.

And, as a tip, set it high enough so your knees are not above your hips.  If they are you have to lean forward to stand up (too much movement).

DO NOT use it as an elevated seat.  If it slips or you didn't get it tight it will tip you off.  And if you stood on it and put your weight at or behind the rope pivot it would collapse.

please, no references to firearms.

 

I use the Torge seat.and nothing else. I missed around with it for about a week and made me 2 of them... they are perfect for me in every way.

Another vote here for the Torges seat.  Super light, super quiet, super simple and cheap too. I glued a thin foam seat pad on mine for a little additional comfort.

I've got plywood, rope and the tools so it looks like I'll start making a Torges seat tonight! Thanks everyone for the photos, diagrams and advice. Ya'll just saved me $50- Phil

The good thing about make'n your own is you can modify or change it to your needs. Wider, lighter, camo, padded, folding or what ever you can come up with. I made one ,then another, next thing I was giving them away and improving the design and then giving them away. I think you will be pleased!