Keep in mind, just because the Tethrd guys are not replying to this thread in accordance with the forum rules (I give them full credit for that), I'm sure they are aware of the content. Speaking solely as a Tethrd customer who really likes their products I can only hope they take the sentiments expressed herein to heart.
I have a Gen1 Predator which I hunted off of without breaking it all last year and, at 250lbs, I am not a small guy. That said, I did treat it pretty gently when setting it. I'm currently hunting off a Gen 2 (which I am completely happy with by the way) and have kept my Gen1 solely as a backup. I, as others have expressed, would definitely entertain an upgraded platform for my Gen1 if it was offered but until/if they decide to do that I will continue to use my equipment as I have been.