The You tube video was very well done. The saddle looks like a next generation Sit-drag! More than that really. A 5lb setup will get me hanging and hunting out of any tree! Wow,the platform!
So to complete this system are you guys planning on any climbing products in the future before people go off and buy products that will be in the classifieds? Lol.
I asked for a Size 3 and Flingin said I'm in luck. So, I'm guessing, various sizes or some solution for bigger men.Any word on if there will be different sizes, or is a one size fits all?
New pic on Facebook and Instagram......
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A comment full of grace.Congratulations to the Tethrdnation team for creating the Mantis. I know the feeling. 34 years ago when New Tribe was born, my partner and I created the first really comfortable tree climbing saddle for ourselves. Everything New Tribe does begins as a DIY solution to problems nobody has solved before.
It was a hunter who came to New Tribe asking if we could design a saddle for hunters. Everything we do for hunters is made with input from hunters themselves. It is because we listen to you that saddle hunting has taken such a surge forward in the past few years.
Mantis did not arise in a vacuum. I’m glad you mentioned that Mantis was developed from a Kestrel clone. That makes the Aero Hunter Kestrel your ancestor. Your product is competition for us, and that’s a great thing. Competition drives innovation, and gives the community more choices. And it tells us we’re on the right track with the new designs we have underway.
We love seeing the entrepreneurial spirit flourish in your work. But a strong product can stand on its own without putting its competition down. So be nice, friends. We’re all in this together. Respect your ancestor and your path will lead to success.
BTW—Aero Hunter/New Tribe is not a big corporation. We are eight souls working out of a tiny shop in rural Oregon.
--Sophia Sparks, Owner
New Tribe/Aero Hunter
If there were a shred of truth to it then I'd agree.
You've already perfected this, just make 2 step helium sticks and spare us the hacksaw work.
I think you have me confused as I don't own any hawk steps but that could always change I suppose.
Not yet.I’m gonna have to call this the year of the Mantis... just purchased an NAP Mantis 2 blind last month and now preparing for the Tethrd Mantis come June 1st. Is there a Mantis Climbing method I should be aware of?
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Hypothetically speaking of course; Let's say there will be sizes available in,...oh I don't know,...Medium, Large and X-Large, how would a guy go about choosing which size to purchase? Waist? Butt? Junk? Maybe flinginairos can shed some light on this?Good grief! You guys want more stuff? I bet next you'll be asking for sizes like Medium, Large, and X-Large? Where does it all end???
Agreed, the kestrel is a great saddle. That didn't change and we've never claimed anything different.@bluetbird42 I don’t think you will be disappointed in the kestrel. All the positive reviews you have read on it still apply.