I wonder how much that stretch panel will need adjustment during a hunt. Like is it going to retract every time you get the slightest amount of slack in your tether? Also what saddle are they referring to that doesn't stay folded and turns into a XXL? The flex maybe? My XC doesn't do that.
Some will like product X, others won’t. Options are never bad. Sedans aren’t for me, I drive/need a truck. But I spend zero time complaining about auto manufacturers that make sedans…just saying.
Ok… but why would they go from this “modular” mantra they have been pushing since 2018 and even with the release of the FAS pack. Now you are forced to have these giant pouches on your saddle in the way of your lineman’s loops. It’s a terrible decision.
I am all for a pleated saddle. I like that. Give that to me with out the extra crap!
This is what I was thinking. I am from the south and if the belt stays and doesn’t sag, and I didn’t need a pack, this could be great.Honestly that seems perfect for early season.. but once I'm carrying in extra layers, I don't think that's an option.. but yeah.. if I was in GA or somewhere down south, that thing looks pretty much like a more streamlined version of my early season kit.
I think the expanding pleat should do something for hip pinch and overall comfort. I find myself adjusting the amount of pleat on my orion with the adjustment straps for different situations such as different trees and what I am standing on like my UP or EDP or both. I did not see that the the lock down pleat allows for you to open it half way.
That was my first thought........ surly I'm just overlooking itDoesn't look roll pouch friendly
I am not sure if Jamie's was first for a single panel, maybe someone else knows the history.I had the same thought. The elastic doesn't do anything for setting the pleat length. Tx5's pleated Lonestar stays closed or open without any strapping, so not really a problem to solve there. And the buckle adjustable webbing strap pleated saddles (was Jamie's Orion the first?) offer dial it in precision.
Elastic is new approach, but is it better? Besides, any saddle with top and bottom MOLLE can be made to have a Tethrd "Bungee Butt".
Sure seems to be a point of pride for them. I guess some may like it.