You CAN NOT get away from pressure caused by gravity - you can dictate where it is applied and spread it out the best you can.
I"m with red on this one, but understand the pros of a platform, they just dont fit my needs or wants...I havent been doing this as long as everyone else, but the advantage of a saddle (IMO)is not being stuck in one small spot, and the packability. I literally fit my entire climbing method and platform in my cargo pocket all weekend. CF bolts, drill, and 5 cranford t-screw in steps. to get the best shot location off I would have had to be on the opposite side of the platform where I was setup many of the times--i.e. a crossing of 3 game trails.... Hunting from a platform from me is just like hunting from my windwalker with a RCH.I feel differently. I can't understand why someone would want to carry a platform with a saddle. To me a saddle is made to sit in, so I sit in it. I sit in it similar to a chair and put most of my weight in it. When most of my weight is in the saddle it doesn't matter what I'm standing on. The steps are there mostly to allow me to move around the tree. Everyone likes something different.
They were suppose to have you your saddle this weekI ordered a large on July 11th and have not gotten anything yet. Hopefully they get a couple good shipments in this week.
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simple, to stand.I feel differently. I can't understand why someone would want to carry a platform with a saddle. To me a saddle is made to sit in, so I sit in it. I sit in it similar to a chair and put most of my weight in it. When most of my weight is in the saddle it doesn't matter what I'm standing on. The steps are there mostly to allow me to move around the tree. Everyone likes something different.
Not sure how you know that, but I sure hope you are right!!They were suppose to have you your saddle this week
woke up this morning no shipping update
Don’t get discouraged, they’re shipping tons of orders out right now. My guess is they’re shipping first and sending emails only as needed.
Quite a few guys have received their orders before shipping notification, think of it like a surprise. Who doesn’t like a good surprise every once in a while?
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If you have to put your tether at mid chest level to be comfortable something is majorly wrong with your setup.
Haha, this is why the debates will never be settled! I read that almost LOL'ed. I prefer the low and short tether so I'm not swinging around the tree all whilly nilly and love it for leaning while on my platform. Mid chest is a little low, but neck level is pretty common.
Lol. I say it all the time but the beauty of the saddle system is that there is so many ways to make it work.Sorry @redsquirrel , didn't see the huge debate before I replied
Got the Mantis (medium) today and was able to hang in it for a few minutes. Need to get it dialed in but I really like it. I’ve hunted twice from a SD and liked it and the Mantis seems like quite the improvement.
First impression out of the bag is that its construction is solid. It feels like it will safely suspend me in a tree!
I do find the molle loops a tad tight but useable.
I like the linesmans belt loops. Feels really good after only using the SD loops.
Gotta find the sweet spot with the fit adjusters but they definitely change the feel.
I also got the tether, and milked it. Feels better after milking.
Overall, I feel like it comes ready to hunt out of the bag!
Very happy so far!
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I ordered end of June. They were supposed to get caught up on medium orders this week so you may be close!What was your order date/number? Good luck in the woods this year! I also ordered a medium but later than most guys. (3 weeks ago) I'm hoping to get it before I have my first sit on Halloween weekend.