Finally able to hunt with my new Recon this weekend. I got 3 3+ hour hunts in. Having used an RCH/DIY Fleece saddle for a couple of seasons I knew it would be tough to replicate that level of comfort and safety but I came away satisfied. My biggest concern was achieving the security I felt in an RCH while one-sticking and rappelling, times where I am hanging on a rope. The other saddle I bought this season was comfortable for sitting/leaning but had me sliding out the bottom and being supported by the (non-rated) leg loops while one-sticking up the tree. Not a comfortable position to be in 18ft up. With the Recon leg loops on it kept the lower panel under my seat as I climbed and rappelled down.
One issue I had (as others mentioned) was after adding my dump pouches the top panel wanted to hang down low so I had to run a bungee between the LB loops to keep things in place until I was tethered in. Once at height and with the bridge extended the saddle is definitely comfortable for me (6ft, 185lbs, noassatall) leaning or sitting. If you are considering buying one I would recommend giving it a try.
Oh, and the rubber-coating on the plates is tres mal. I read on here where others say they removed it because it squeaked but figured they were just being a little too OCD. Nope. We had a rare calm day yesterday and every time I shifted I could hear them squeak loud enough to be heard by any deer within my limited bow range. A razor blade and some Stealth Strips are in my future.