That's exactly it. Don't know how long it will last with webbing, as it doesn't constrict as more weight is applied.Thats why I configure my Amsteel bridge the way I do on my Kestrel. I make an overhand knot or clove hitch around the loop before I do the bury. It locks tight on the loops. Its just an additional way to fine tune comfort.
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Hahaha yess!I was strong... The flex was in my cart all day but i did not order it! I do not need another saddle. The Kestrel I have is fine. So what if it looks cool and might reduce hip pinch I don't really suffer from, I don't need it. I only have 1 butt, why do I need 2 saddles? Who cares if the predator pattern is awesome, I don't need it.
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Is that a size 1 or size 2? I have a size 1 Kestrel.Couldn't wait!
John H.
I went with size 2. I am 5' 10" and have a 32 to 33" waist. I could fit in a size 1, but prefer the extra room for comfort. The size 1 Kestrels I tried felt too constrictive for me.
If you have ever put your hands on a kestrel, it's exactly the same size as it. But believe it's lighter, has one layer of material for the seat area, instead of 2 layers on the original kestrel. I don't have a mantis to compare it.
I will try and get a couple pics today and post them.
Here are some side by sides of a Mantis size M and a Flex size 1. As for weight, almost double, however, keep in mind that the M Mantis weighs almost nothing, so the Flex is not heavy by any means. Also a L Mantis is probably closer in size to the Flex 1.
Every type of webbing used on the Flex seems to be a bit more heavy duty and rugged. Dont get me wrong, i have no doubt the Mantis is fully capable and is beyond safe enough for what we are doing. Just stating an observation. Also the mantis has 1 waist buckle, which is the same as the Flex's 2 leg buckles, and the flex has a larger waist buckle. I feel this is where a fair amount of the added weight comes from.
I really like both. Not much difference leaning, Flex has edge sitting. Really like LM loops on Flex. Flex also has more easily usable mollee webbing i feel. Obviously the adjustable webbing bridge is nice on the Flex, especially for a noobie. I saw the elastic webbing others have sewn into flex portion of the Flex and this a great idea/improvement. Also i think that mesh material like the Mantis or Kite would make for a better saddle in my opinion. But not sure if you could do that with flex feature or not.
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Here are some side by sides of a Mantis size M and a Flex size 1. As for weight, almost double, however, keep in mind that the M Mantis weighs almost nothing, so the Flex is not heavy by any means. Also a L Mantis is probably closer in size to the Flex 1.
Every type of webbing used on the Flex seems to be a bit more heavy duty and rugged. Dont get me wrong, i have no doubt the Mantis is fully capable and is beyond safe enough for what we are doing. Just stating an observation. Also the mantis has 1 waist buckle, which is the same as the Flex's 2 leg buckles, and the flex has a larger waist buckle. I feel this is where a fair amount of the added weight comes from.
I really like both. Not much difference leaning, Flex has edge sitting. Really like LM loops on Flex. Flex also has more easily usable mollee webbing i feel. Obviously the adjustable webbing bridge is nice on the Flex, especially for a noobie. I saw the elastic webbing others have sewn into flex portion of the Flex and this a great idea/improvement. Also i think that mesh material like the Mantis or Kite would make for a better saddle in my opinion. But not sure if you could do that with flex feature or not.
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I didnt take them off the saddle, but i had more of them to weigh. The 3 pcs weight 0.06, so the flex would have been 2.06 lbs without.
Great modification, did it on my webbing bridge works good but even better on my rope bridge. Thanks
