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Trophyline Tree Saddle Review/Q&A

bj139

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Re: leg loops. Surely a light aluminum one piece buckle would work well to give us an option to use or not.
 

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Great unboxing video! It is definitely lighter and more streamlined while keeping with what made a TL a TL. Hoping to fill a tag tonight in mine!


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@Nutterbuster Any idea what sizes they'll be offering? Your's is a "L/XL", is that correct? Makes it seem like either half sizes will be offered or maybe only s/m and l/xl?
 

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Thanks for doing the review @Nutterbuster. Man that saddle looks huge son. The pics before it looked much smaller. It does look like a well built saddle that should last a very long time. Not sure I'm crazy about how big it is or the goofy sagging leg straps. I really hoped they wouldn't bring those back. But just like anything else it can be customized to our individual liking with a little effort. The 2 inch wide bridge looks a little crazy to me too. Gonna have to run a big carabiner to get some smooth bridge action. You probably already posted this but what did the actual weight come out to? How are you liking it?
 

Jefferson10940

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Thanks for doing the review @Nutterbuster. Man that saddle looks huge son. The pics before it looked much smaller. It does look like a well built saddle that should last a very long time. Not sure I'm crazy about how big it is or the goofy sagging leg straps. I really hoped they wouldn't bring those back. But just like anything else it can be customized to our individual liking with a little effort. The 2 inch wide bridge looks a little crazy to me too. Gonna have to run a big carabiner to get some smooth bridge action. You probably already posted this but what did the actual weight come out to? How are you liking it?

Personally I think @Nutterbuster needs the smaller size, I am 60 pounds heavier than him and I am wear that size. It looks like he is swimming in that size. The weight is 2 lbs +\- depending on size. The black diamond carabiner that comes with the package allows the webbing to slide pretty easily.


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enkriss

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What’s the comfort level?

Can you compare it to modern saddles you have used?
 

Page

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How on tarnation do you buy one when they come out?

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Nutterbuster

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What’s the comfort level?

Can you compare it to modern saddles you have used?
It's just as comfy or comfier as my gen 2 kite, which is the most comfortable conventional saddle I've sat in.

I spoke with Trophyline and they're sending me a M/L. Apparently they agree I got a too-big saddle.. When I get it I'll post pics of both sizes and a size 2 kite for reference.

@Page I imagine they'll be available to purchase at trophyline.com once they go live on the 9th.
 
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