Saddle for leaners advice

[67elmustang]

Looking to get some feedback on a New saddle For leaning.
Needs to be comfortable for walking And not bulky As I’m on public.
Using Latitude Classic 2 Now .
Had Cruzr,TX5 minimalist,Method 1 And Method 2

 

[MattMan81]

CGM. Cobra. Next question.

 

[TreeCreep]

Most will work , really depends on your build.

I find a back band is the key for leaning it really helps you settle in and spreads pressure which keeps me from fidgeting.

there are a few saddle vendors active here that you can message in the vendor section

good luck

 

[Jammintree]

Wood hunting saddles - either model.

 

[67elmustang]

Could anyone give feedback on Overwatch Orion .
Like that the leg straps are removable.
Per video from Spencer is he changed out the bridge.

 

[The_Fit_Ness_Monster]

Could anyone give feedback on Overwatch Orion .
Like that the leg straps are removable.
Per video from Spencer is he changed out the bridge.

I love mine! I got rid of my Cruzr xc for it. Better built, stronger built. Very comfortable. I’m a leaner almost always. Key to the lean is a back band it changes the game for sure. I would imagine most saddles if not all are good to lean in but the back and is the factor in this equation.

 

[Jammintree]

I love mine! I got rid of my Cruzr xc for it. Better built, stronger built. Very comfortable. I’m a leaner almost always. Key to the lean is a back band it changes the game for sure. I would imagine most saddles if not all are good to lean in but the back and is the factor in this equation.

I’ll second the back band - at least for longer leans.

 

[Bogle]

I haven't tried all of them, but I just keep coming back to my Anderson sling (Recon by Treehopper). So light, versatile and comfortable. I lean about 90% f the time.

 

[raisins]

Looking to get some feedback on a New saddle For leaning.
Needs to be comfortable for walking And not bulky As I’m on public.
Using Latitude Classic 2 Now .
Had Cruzr,TX5 minimalist,Method 1 And Method 2

I lean mostly. My two saddles are a Cruzr XC and a Deluxe Wood Hunting saddle.

They are both 1 panel, pleated designs. I have the feeling that 2 panels are somewhat lost on a leaner, but I could be wrong. The only saddles I've tried are Tree Hopper Recon (2 panel sling), Cruzr XC, Deluxe Wood, and a few Tethrd saddles.

Of the two, the Cruzr is my backup and the Deluxe Wood is my primary. The Deluxe Wood is as well made with as good of materials as can possibly be expected for a saddle you would buy (to make it much better you'd probably have to charge like a grand or something). The materials are heavy duty (within reason...don't want a 10 lbs saddle), the buckles are Cobra rated buckles, and the stitching is as close to perfect as a human can achieve when sewing up 4 layers of webbing at a time (on the loops you will see the lines become slightly less parallel because the fabric is doubled over and the stitches there are not for body weight support but rather to keep loops in their doubled over shape).

The best made saddles are from the smaller companies where the owners are directly involved with saddle production and were the ones that currently do or did make the saddles themselves.

Wood Hunting, TX5, CGM, and Overwatch saddles fall in this category and all but TX5 are owned by folks that are active members here.

 

[Plebe]

I have a backband and have never used it on a hunt. I remember it being comfortable, just have never found myself needing it during a hunt.

For those who like a backband when they lean, a two panel has some upside imo.

I agree with @raisins that those named companies have absolutely top notch construction. Aero Hunter saddles were finely crafted as well.

 

[Plebe]

I never walk in/out with my saddle on, but it's worth noting that some models have retaining devices that collapse the saddle into something like an oversized belt.

Also the type of belt and buckle can impact if a saddle slides down or not when walking..and if suspenders will be needed..If you load your saddle with pouches and stuff matters too.

 

[shmelton]

Could anyone give feedback on Overwatch Orion .
Like that the leg straps are removable.
Per video from Spencer is he changed out the bridge.

I just purchased one last month. It is by far the most comfortable Saddle I ever put on. The quality and craftsmanship is top notch. Most importantly the customer service is very impressive. Every question I asked before my purchase was answered quickly and honestly. What more can you ask for? I now have several buddies getting ready to purchase one also.


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[Horn]

I agree with the vendors listed. I would say consider a dread drey too. Leg straps optional. Extremely light. It's sort of like one big back band if you choose to use it like that. Dane is awesome too

 

[bfriendly]

I have a backband and have never used it on a hunt. I remember it being comfortable, just have never found myself needing it during a hunt.

For those who like a backband when they lean, a two panel has some upside imo.

I agree with @raisins that those named companies have absolutely top notch construction. Aero Hunter saddles were finely crafted as well.

This^^^ I used to use my backband, but haven’t got it out in a while. I’ve been in a Hawk saddle and IMHO, it’s more about getting everything dialed in. I did just buy a new saddle though and it’s a two panel.

 

[Mitchellfarmer1982]

I have the method 1...with magnets I did but I put the upper panel higher up my hip into my lower back and the lower panel on my bottom and it distributes the weight nicely. Almost like a built in back band just not as high.

 

[JCLINE84]

I generally tell people that are exclusively leaning to buy the cheapest saddle they can find that has the options that fit their hunting style. I think if price is a big factor you can’t go wrong with CGM. Jerry is doing some awesome stuff for a great price. If you want to spend a little more, Woods would be the next on my list. It doesn’t take much to get comfortable leaning as long as you’re using a platform of some kind. Going to a ring of steps will add hip pinch into the equation for most folks and then you’re gonna have to swap saddles til you find the one that works for your hips.