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Will be a spring project. But I’m curious as well as to what weight is cut. I’m assuming a couple
Lbs. That’s a good chunk of aluminum. And the the attachment block weighs a lot also
Process Outdoors weighs the bracket and ratchet strap at 1lb 10oz.
Steve Davis in the comments says 2.2 lbs total weight removed including the weight of the aluminum spade.
Keep in mind the advertised M7 base stand weight is supposedly closer to 9.3 lbs than 8.5. I haven’t weighed mine, but that’s what I’ve read. So, assuming these numbers, you are removing about 9 oz from base stand weight by cutting off the spade. Adding two cam buckle straps (about 5oz each), versa buttons, bolts, you’re looking at roughly a 9.5 lb total package...if my math is correct.
This is very comparable to the LWCG 1.0. Platform is 1” longer on the 1.0 and 1” wider on the M7.
The .5 is in another weight class, but with a much smaller footprint.
For comparison, the M7 platform is 26 x 20.5 while the .5 is 23 x 16.5.
For a stand sitter, my feet already hang off the edge of the M7 quite a bit and the .5 is 3” shorter.
But as a hybrid system, the .5 provides a much larger platform than similar weight saddle platforms with some advantages (and disadvantages depending on user, system, and style).
I’m interested in 1. Larger platform 2. Built in cushioned rigid knee rest 3. System setup / Gear hauling possibilities
I can’t give a comparison of the M7 as a hybrid saddle stand, as I’ve only used the M7 as a stand. I don’t use it much, but like a lot about it.
Also, I don’t have a .5 to compare to it...but will in a couple weeks...thanks Yinzer.