A safe and solid saddle hunting platform is one of the key elements to success when it comes to greater mobility and maneuverability in the tree for the shot. Fortunately, the options are wide open these days with more saddle hunting platforms hitting the store shelves than we’ve ever seen before.
Check out our list below of the best new saddle hunting platforms for 2025.
Tethrd Predator V
The Predator platform from Tethrd is easily one of the most popular saddle hunting platforms found in the whitetail woods. Now, the Tethrd crew made a good thing even better with the introduction to their latest platform option, the Predator V.
The Predator V is the fifth generation of the Predator series platforms. It’s built from high pressure die cast aluminum and finished with a dark powder coated finish to prevent glare and improve traction.
This saddle hunting platform features an angled front edge for increased comfort for your feet, ankles and back, and more traction tread for a better grip. You’ll also find an updated stomp pad for better toe-camming and an improved adjustment knob for easy platform leveling.
The platform is available in both Regular and XL sizes. The Regular platform measures 11.8″X11.5″, weighs in at 3.4 pounds and has a weight capacity of 300 pounds, while the XL measures 11.8″x15.75″ and weighs 3.8 pounds.
Price – $189 (Regular) / $209 (XL)
Tethrd CFX
Tethrd’s new CFX saddle hunting platform is made in the USA using a proprietary carbon fiber that’s built to be their lightest and strongest platform yet. It comes in the Regular size, weighing just 2.3 lbs and the XL weighing in at 3.25 lbs for a lighter load in the pack for greater mobility.
It’s lighter than aluminum, yet tough as nails, so you can hunt with confidence knowing you’ve got the strongest, lightest and quietest platform ever created by the Tethrd crew.
The Regular platform measures 11.5 in x 11.5 in x 3 in, and the XL measures 12 in x 15.5 in x 3 in, both with a weight rating of 300 lbs.
Price – $299 (Regular) $349 (XL)
HSS Legend
Hunter Safety System is a pioneer in the treestand safety game, but for 2025 they’ve jumped into the saddle hunting industry as well with a full lineup of gear built for saddle hunters.
In the mix is their new Legend Platform, a platform that HSS is calling the most user-friendly tree saddle platform on the market, designed for hunters who prioritize comfort and versatility.
The slope-front edge on this platform is what some might call a “game changer” when it comes to added comfort for your feet, legs and back during long hours in the tree.
It was strategically engineered with edges that allow for 360-degree shooting from any angle to maximize shot opportunities around the tree.
Price – $249
Arsenal RZR Elite
The Arsenal crew displayed an impressive lineup of saddle hunting gear at this year’s ATA Show with new products that hunters will undoubtedly add to their personal hunting arsenal this season. Their all-new RZR Elite platform is one of the most unique platforms you’ll find anywhere with a slick design that is as packable as any platform on the market.
At just 1-inch thick, the platform minimizes bulk and weight for the long walk into the backcountry, all while maintaining ample platform space and durability. For added comfort, the tapered front edge helps reduce foot fatigue and relieve arch strain during long sits in the tree. The platform measures 13.5″ x 12.5″ and weighs just 2.45 lbs.
Price – $349
Arsenal RZR Sub 2
Arsenal’s RZR Sub 2 is being touted as the first full-feature platform to break the 2lb barrier. Like its big brother, the RZR Elite, the SUB2 was designed with some sophisticated features including its 1-inch thick design for packability, Front Tapered Comfort Edge for added comfort to your feet, and Cinch RopeLok for a rock solid set against the tree.
The platform also includes the first-ever integrated boot talons to provide enhanced agility and manueverability around the tree for the shot. The platform measures 12″ x 11.4″, weighs just 1.95lbs, yet boasts a 300lb capacity.
Price – $329
Trophyline Hyperlite
For years, the Trophyline team has been searching for the ultimate material to build their platforms for saddle hunters. That search led them to a product called Magnite for the construction of their all-new Hyperlite platform. Magnite is lighter, stronger, more rigid and quieter than most other products on the market. In fact, it’s 35% lighter than aluminum, yet 22% stronger.
This Made-in-the-USA platform measures 12” x 12” and weighs in at just 2.1 pounds. It’s built with a FlatStack design that easily stacks in line with the Hyperlite Climbing Sticks.
Price – $299
Ape Canyon Kodiak
The Kodiak Platform from Ape Canyon was designed to bite the tree like no other for a rock solid platform base as you maneuver for the shot. The platform features an anti-skid, matte finish for greater traction in wet and muddy conditions, as well as noise reduction and less sun reflection.
The platform weighs in at 68 ounces and measures 16.5″ x 8″.
Price – $239
HighView Platform
The HighView Saddle Platform is a compact design with an adjustable platform for leveling and easy transport. You’ll find a rock solid grip against the tree, thanks to the platform’s bark biter teeth, ensuring a solid foundation in most any tree.
The platform measures 9.75″ x 10.25″ x 7.25″ and weighs just 4.2lbs.
Be sure to check back often for updates on the best new saddle hunting platforms for 2025.
