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[BRAVEHEART]

Based on some of the responses about guys trying to figure out to get this around their significant other (wife) I can already foresee some problems arising for some of you. Here are some helpful tips:

Step 1: Develop a clustered, unorganized pile of your existing gear in plain sight, where your wife can clearly see it. In my case, my wife calls this "The Circle of Carl". At a glance, it always looks harmless and unassuming when she walks by. Do this now, while there's still time!

Step 2: Secure funds for new gear in any way you can while still staying married. You're on your own on this one!

Step 3: ALWAYS have gear shipped to your work or a single buddy's house . Never to your house!! There's no worse feeling than pulling up in your driveway and seeing your wife has beaten you home and the package you know was delivered is not on the front porch. Yes, she has it and the interrogation will soon ensue.

Step 4: Very critical!!!!! Pay attention! This could save your life!!! This is tied directly to Steps 1 and 3. Under no circumstances are you ever to take a new box/package to your home. Remember, by this time you have already established your unorganized, unassuming pile of gear that your wife is familiar with. If you throw a new piece of gear in the mix, she will most likely assume it's just some more of your "junk" and has been there the entire time. A wife will however, spot a new box or package in a heartbeat (don't ask me how they do it). Be smart, dispose of all packaging at work or single buddy's house. Keep all necessary paperwork for new gear in the Chilton's truck repair manual in your garage. (Wipe dirty grease on the cover to prevent wife from ever wanting to open it).

Step 5: Always maintain a high degree of vigilance when buying new gear. Live in condition "yellow" at all times! Our wives can be just as sly and slippery as the game we pursue!

Good luck and God bless!!!

Hmmmm, now I see.

 

[Vtbow]

Looks like this will be more of a leaners saddle. Doesn't look like much fabric under his butt.

You dont need a ton of material if it is in the right place and the right shape. Like a well fitting rock harness, which is super comfy. This saddle looks awesome. It's like TL ambush that was actually planned and developed.. These guys have more years in experience together hunting from a saddle than I am old I'm sure. Believe me there won't be anything that doesn't have a reason behind it.

 

[g2outdoors]

Our testers are a mix of leaners and sitters. I'm a healthy mix myself. It will work for both styles.

 

[BassBoysLLP]

My primary resting position is leaning but I'll sit a fair amount balls to bark or with my knees on the tree. I was comfortable in all positions. There are new ways to adjust comfort and feel with the mantis.

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[Scoutman]

You guys are killing me, can I just prepay!!!

 

[Swampman]

I like to sleep in my treesuit. Have any of you guys testing the mantis taken a nap 20 feet up yet? I would like to know how it works for that.

 

[Ontariofarmer]

I guess I will be buying a mantis too. Saddle number 5 this thread has me coveting


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[g2outdoors]

I haven't tried sleeping in the Mantis. But I don't ever sleep in a saddle. I wouldn't know where to rest my head! Maybe we need to invent a carabiner pillow since that's always where my head would go!

 

[BassBoysLLP]

I like to sleep in my treesuit. Have any of you guys testing the mantis taken a nap 20 feet up yet? I would like to know how it works for that.

Works great either resting head on bridge or leaning on a back band.

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[EricS]

I don’t sleep in a saddle on purpose. I fell asleep in the kestrel a few times last year. When I wake up I feel like I’m plummeting to my death.
I do like sleeping in my recliner and read something about a mantis recliner on the tethrdnation website. Maybe I will try napping more this year.

 

[Nutterbuster]

I haven't tried sleeping in the Mantis. But I don't ever sleep in a saddle. I wouldn't know where to rest my head! Maybe we need to invent a carabiner pillow since that's always where my head would go!

You and me both. I know Eberhart's books talk about sleeping in the saddle, but that carabineer is EXACTLY where my head wants to rest. I've tried wrapping a neck gaiter around it, but comfort eludes me.

 

[BassBoysLLP]

Best is to lay back. If you are committed to getting some shut eye beforehand, take 2 back bands. Use one for a pillow.

You and me both. I know Eberhart's books talk about sleeping in the saddle, but that carabineer is EXACTLY where my head wants to rest. I've tried wrapping a neck gaiter around it, but comfort eludes me.

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[BassBoysLLP]

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[Catskills]

As a newbie to the saddle community you guys should try getting a spokeman on the Big Buck Registry, Wired to Hunt, Nine finger chronicles etc after the initial rush. I say this because I found saddle hunting after listening to BBR with John Eberhart. They way I see it, if somebody is willing to download podcast rather than listen to mainstream radio, they're more likely to try new methods of hunting.

 

[PJC]

G2 or any others in this secret society can you at least tell us if we will need to purchase a rock harness or any other gear to make this saddle safe? I'm not too familiar with the sit drag but any video I've watched online mentions pairing it with a rock harness. Just wondering if extra gear like this will be required or recommended.

They say no rock climbing harness necessary and has a load rating of 5000 lbs

 

[PJC]

I’m glad you guys are spending your afternoon staring at my junk!


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Looks like G2 its the face of the company and flingin is the crotch.

 

[Swampman]

Well it looks like there is definitely potential for napping so I am waiting very impatiently for June 1st. I haven't had a new saddle for about 14 years so I think I am due. Looking forward to this.

 

[flinginairos]

Looks like G2 its the face of the company and flingin is the crotch.

HAHAHA


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[Hawk]

They say no rock climbing harness necessary and has a load rating of 5000 lbs

I'm loving everything I hear. I have been missing a platform from my setup and this saddle has me excited as well. I was thinking about buying a new bow this year but I think it may be worth pushing that until next year. I feel slightly bad as I turned down a neighbor kid to mow my lawn because I was thinking about saving money for this system. I'm sure I'll get over it quick when it shows up. Lol.

 

[valerio024]

Spot on. I found the same exact thing. When hunting from my Kestrel I always loosened the waste belt and let the saddle ride low on me. With the Mantis I tighten the belt just above my actual belt on my pants (where it sits naturally on top of your hips) and that’s where it stays and feels great.

This gets me really excited, a more natural fit would be fantastic! Less guessing about the correct placement.