Thinking of buying their metal free package. I have been in some sort of saddle since 2006, still looking for no hip pinch. Currently have a Mantis, I am mostly a sitter. Also thinking of a Cruzr xc. All of you input is welcome.
I do and love them.Thanks for all the info. Did you use their tether and lineman's ropes?
I took my leg straps off and have never used them. The clips combined with the soft flexible loops make them a nightmare to connect so I just quit trying. It feels perfectly safe without them.I’ve got a metal free version, but No leg straps.
$260 TYD F&F if interested
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So I have had both, I think the cruzr is an awesome saddle but I get hip or thigh pinch in almost every saddle I’ve ever sat in. That being said, for me, a two panel saddle fixes that. I rarely get some uncomfortable pressure points but there is so much play in a two panel saddle it’s nothing to make minor adjustments and get a whole different feel. The latitude is my favorite two panel because I like being able to adjust the distribution of weight on the two saddles myself instead of the automatic sort of adjustment you get from a recon. Another plus of this is more comfort if you rappel and or one stick compared to a recon which pulls the bottom panel down and tightens the top a lot if you don’t sit on both recon panels. I actually traded my Cruzr xc for the latitude method buckle version and haven’t regretted the trade once. I am usually a leaner but have found myself about 50/50 leaning and sitting now bc it is to comfortable not to in my method. I have done a diy metal less change to my method which is super easy and have the belt if I ever feel like I wanted to switch back. Hope this helps.
@Jeffy they're convertible (but yes, they do sell both versions)Howd you convert to metalless?
well that and figuring out that cool knot they use@Jeffy they're convertible (but yes, they do sell both versions)
the belt goes all the way around your body/ the saddle (inside a webbing channel), so all you need is the strap/buckle (or the rope) and it's an easy swap. i bought the buckled version because i prefer it, but if i ever want to switch all i need is a few feet of oplux and i'm good to go.
The belt goes through a channel, just slide one out and another through. I suggest tying a tag line to the belt your removing to make it easy to pull new belt through. I used some accessory cord for my diy metal less belt and a Blake’s hitch. I can send pics later if you would like.Howd you convert to metalless?
What's the deal with all the pics in the classifieds of the Method that make it appear to glow? Has anyone put a black light to one of these saddles. I'm interested to try a Method but if it glows to a deer's eye like it does in the classified pics, I'm out.
They all seem to have a purple glow on the webbing to them for some reasonI just looked at that ad. Im not seeing what you’re seeing. I can tell you first-hand, that the deer I’ve seen from the tree haven’t seen me yet.