What is best saddle for beginner

[War hammer]

I’m 5’7 about 150 pounds I really like certain things about both the mantis and the flex so I’m having hard time deciding which to buy any help would be appreciated


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[Ontariofarmer]

Look on the saddlehunter map for someone near you Ask if you can try what they have


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[War hammer]

Thanks

 

[Patriot38]

I started with the mantis and it was perfect for me. If I were you I would order the mantis now and and keep it in good shape. That way you can easily sell it or trade in classifieds if you dont want it. I'm super happy with mine.

You could always just order both and sell what you dont want. Order now because in a month or two it's going to be even harder to find them (also easier to sell one for the season)

 

[War hammer]

Thanks a bunch

 

[tmattson]

Same for me, kept going back and forth and just went with the Mantis starter kit. Ordered an XL but after talking with someone at TETHRD I changed my order to a L. Now the wait.

 

[War hammer]

Same for me, kept going back and forth and just went with the Mantis starter kit. Ordered an XL but after talking with someone at TETHRD I changed my order to a L. Now the wait.

Think I’ve made up my mind to the Mantis starter kit to


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[Aeds151]

Rch and fleece, all you need


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[tmattson]

Rch? Rope, caribiner and harness

 

[JumpingVampire]

Sold my lone wolf setup and went with the mantis and platform 500 dollar. Also got Ropeman 1 and hauler. How much longer for the wait so painful.

 

[Tapeworm]

Rch? Rope, caribiner and harness

RCH = rock climbing harness


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[Aeds151]

I got all sucked into the latest and greatest designated hunting saddle last year. After struggling to get even remotely comfortable in that mantis mankini, i went to a $40 Rock climbing Harness and $10 fleece and have never been more comfortable. I suggest this method as you wont be out much if you dont like the method. You will still need some rope, ropeman, amsteel dyneema rope, and a few other things. Its a good beginner set up.


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[ImThere]

I got all sucked into the latest and greatest designated hunting saddle last year. After struggling to get even remotely comfortable in that mantis mankini, i went to a $40 Rock climbing Harness and $10 fleece and have never been more comfortable. I suggest this method as you wont be out much if you dont like the method. You will still need some rope, ropeman, amsteel dyneema rope, and a few other things. Its a good beginner set up.


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To this date I have never bought a new saddle. I am a sitdrag, fleece guy. I do own a Kestrel, I won it at Saddleplooza. It isn’t as comfortable as a sitdrag IMHO.
The Flex has me confused, I have seen to many new ones in the classifieds to buy a new one and they are already having to mod it to make it work.
I have sat in a Mantis xl which I believe I was to big for me but it wasn’t comfortable either.
My trophy line was comfortable but heavy I sold it right away.
I sat in a JX3 for a couple of hours it was extremely comfortable but it come with a weight penalty.



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[tmattson]

I went with a kit, just felt safer, I am a rookie at this, DIY was NOT an option - lol.
Mantis vs Flex vs etc. I was starting to go crazy. Think I wouldbe happy with the Mantis or the Flex, just looking forward to start playing with it, lots to learn and new stuff to look forward to going into another fall deer season, life is good.

 

[JumpingVampire]

Life is good so that means you just cant have one

 

[Cbinderjr]

I'm 5'7" 32inch waist about 160 and I'm using a size 2 kite...
I really recommend you look in your area and sit in a couple before making your decision, the saddle hunting community is truly an awesome group of people that will go out of their way to help someone new looking to get into saddle hunting.

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[GregB]

im new as well i ordered the flex kit but was up in the air about it as well ,im pretty sure you cant go to wrong with either but only time will tell ,hopefully we are all very satisfied.

 

[Allegheny Tom]

Anderson sling.
For the life of me, I can't understand why nobody makes them.
Try a Wraptor.

 

[jraw228]

Does anyone know which company, either Tethrd or Aero, has the most customer satisfaction and least issues after purchase? Has anyone had significant experience with both?

 

[swd]

Tethrd is a relatively new company. They were very responsive when I had questions about my order and made changes. I have made a few different orders with them now and am happy with their service. My only complaint is wait times on back-ordered items. I would prefer to see them under promise and over deliver on the wait time. Tell me it's going to be 6 months and surprise me with 3 month delivery...