I’m excited. Of all the innovators in this awesome sport I trust Tethrd the most. The predator gen 2 is the closest thing to perfection I could ever imagine. That being said, I tried every size mantis and was not comfy in any of them and then sat in a kestrel size 2 and immediately loved it. But I loved the light weight and design features of the mantis. So I’ve been hoping and trusting that their next saddle would improve comfort and maintain the features of the mantis.
But I also was banking on an improved adjustable bridge (sounds like that’s a check!) and also cool functionality enhancements that bring their ecosystem of products into the fold, like a special predator clip for ascending and stuff like that.
Anyway, If Tethrd brought us the predator, it’s only a matter of time before they give us the greatest saddle, and HOPEFULLY perfect sticks and climbing spurs that are priced reasonably like all their other gear.