Any reviews of this saddle. The Cruzr saddle

[Mjdohring]

NP

 

[Jordan121787]

My new Cruzr XC arrived Friday and I tested it yesterday and compared it against my Kestrel that I've hunted from the past two seasons. I like the Kestrel but just wanted to upgrade. Here are my first impressions. For leaning, I'd score a tie...no noticeable difference in comfort. For walking around while wearing the saddle, the Kestrel is more comfortable. The larger, lower-hanging seat of the Cruzr XC makes it much more noticeable when walking...and yes, the pleats were closed. It wasn't a problem, but I was quite aware that I was wearing it. For everything else I'd give the advantage to the Cruzr. It is more comfortable to sit in because the pressure distribution has far greater adjustability. The mesh is noticeably cooler in warm weather. It is lighter and more packable than the Kestrel. I ordered the adjustable amsteel bridge and the prusik knots grip very tightly with no slippage. This step-through setup eliminated a carabiner from my previous setup which is great...one less metal object to potentially bang against something and make noise. The three buckles on the Cruzr are significantly smaller and quieter that the Kestrel's but still very quick, easy and secure. The construction of both saddles is rock solid and I see no reason for anyone to have safety concerns over build quality.

I have the kestrel as well. Would you say it’s worth the upgrade out of the two? Does walking in it hinder you in anyway?

 

[Mjdohring]

Yes I would say it’s worth the upgrade ... so comfortable. If u do long sits it is definitely the way to go. What I found was less movement because it never feels like it’s riding up. It will be the Saddle for me this year.

 

[Jordan121787]

Yes I would say it’s worth the upgrade ... so comfortable. If u do long sits it is definitely the way to go. What I found was less movement because it never feels like it’s riding up. It will be the Saddle for me this year.

Thanks! If you’re more of a leaner, is it better to get the s version or does it make more sense to just go ahead and get the xc?

 

[enkriss]

Thanks! If you’re more of a leaner, is it better to get the s version or does it make more sense to just go ahead and get the xc?

After owning both. I would say go ahead and order the XC.

 

[Yooper]

I've got a Flex on order waiting on delivery. I know it's all personal preference, but anybody think it's worth ordering the XC just to compare side by side or are they similar enough to wait and see how the Flex performs? First year saddle hunter here so I've got very minimal experience.

And Mark, I really appreciate the videos. I've watched a lot of yours now and they're all very informative....thank you!

 

[SnakeEater]

I've got a Flex on order waiting on delivery. I know it's all personal preference, but anybody think it's worth ordering the XC just to compare side by side or are they similar enough to wait and see how the Flex performs? First year saddle hunter here so I've got very minimal experience.

And Mark, I really appreciate the videos. I've watched a lot of yours now and they're all very informative....thank you!

I believe Mark will be doing a video review of the XC and Flex in the coming weeks so I’d hold off and wait for that to come out.


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[enkriss]

I've got a Flex on order waiting on delivery. I know it's all personal preference, but anybody think it's worth ordering the XC just to compare side by side or are they similar enough to wait and see how the Flex performs? First year saddle hunter here so I've got very minimal experience.

And Mark, I really appreciate the videos. I've watched a lot of yours now and they're all very informative....thank you!

I would say buy both and compare them. Don’t take someone else’s word for it based on their comfort. Everyone is different. You will never know unless you try it yourself.

 

[Ontariofarmer]

For anyone interested, I"m nearly certain the Cruzr buckles are this:

Buckle CLICK FIX FLEX, adjustable - Stubai Sports

www.stubai-sports.com

I googled 24 kn buckle and it was a top hit. The look is too similar and different than Cobra or Raptor.

I emailed Cruzr and asked them a week ago, but they haven't answered (probably think I'm trying to steal their trade secrets and start my own company!).

They are nice light buckles on the cruzr. They look identical but the cruzr has a big one for the waist and a small one for the leg straps.
The buckles on the leg straps great


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[ricky racer]

For anyone interested, I"m nearly certain the Cruzr buckles are this:

Buckle CLICK FIX FLEX, adjustable - Stubai Sports

www.stubai-sports.com

I googled 24 kn buckle and it was a top hit. The look is too similar and different than Cobra or Raptor.

I emailed Cruzr and asked them a week ago, but they haven't answered (probably think I'm trying to steal their trade secrets and start my own company!).

Is the Cruzr using a 24 kN buckle or a 12 kN buckle?

 

[raisins]

Is the Cruzr using a 24 kN buckle or a 12 kN buckle?

Based off of similar buckles, it is likely 24 kN when the buckle is on a loop of webbing and being pulled (like a pants belt with 1 piece of webbing) versus when it is in a straight line with the buckle is in the middle (like joining two separate pieces of webbing).

In that case, the specific strength of the buckle is 12 kN, but when it is in a loop like a belt, the parallel piece of webbing takes half the force and so a total of 24 kN can be held. That's why the 24 kN is next to an oval while the 12 kN is next to a straight line.

 

[Mjdohring]

Based off of similar buckles, it is likely 24 kN when the buckle is on a loop of webbing and being pulled (like a pants belt with 1 piece of webbing) versus when it is in a straight line with the buckle is in the middle (like joining two separate pieces of webbing).

In that case, the specific strength of the buckle is 12 kN, but when it is in a loop like a belt, the parallel piece of webbing takes half the force and so a total of 24 kN can be held. That's why the 24 kN is next to an oval while the 12 kN is next to a straight line.

Correct

 

[Mjdohring]

Is the Cruzr using a 24 kN buckle or a 12 kN buckle?

24kn in belt config...12 kn in straight line

 

[enkriss]

I cut my leg buckles off. Easier to let out and adjust.

 

[Mjdohring]

I've got a Flex on order waiting on delivery. I know it's all personal preference, but anybody think it's worth ordering the XC just to compare side by side or are they similar enough to wait and see how the Flex performs? First year saddle hunter here so I've got very minimal experience.

And Mark, I really appreciate the videos. I've watched a lot of yours now and they're all very informative....thank you!

Thank u for the kind words... I will be doing a comparison of the flex and Cruzr but I have to wait for my replacement flex to get here... then I will complete it ..

 

[Mjdohring]

I would say buy both and compare them. Don’t take someone else’s word for it based on their comfort. Everyone is different. You will never know unless you try it yourself.

I would agree with that or the other option see if anyone buy u has them both.. I just met Joe at a park and he tried out my Phantom, Flex and Cruzr..

 

[Ontariofarmer]

I would agree with that or the other option see if anyone buy u has them both.. I just met Joe at a park and he tried out my Phantom, Flex and Cruzr..

Your video comparisons are accurate. I can’t wait to see a video comparison between the flex and Cruzr .


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[Hughes03]

Is there been comparisons between the Cruzr and a Kite? (w/ the raptor buckles for the leg straps on the kite)

 

[VASteve]

Is there been comparisons between the Cruzr and a Kite? (w/ the raptor buckles for the leg straps on the kite)

I am interested in this as well. I have a size 2 Kite and a size 3 Cruzr S and I believe the Cruzr S is more comfortable. Taking the leg buckles out of it, I like the larger LB loops on the Cruzr as well as the longer (stiff part) of the bridge loops on the Cruzr. But all of this being said, I am new to saddle hunting and haven't spent hours in any of them, so I would be interested in other opinions that have. Side note, I also have an XL Mantis and both the Kite and Cruzr S are more comfortable than the Mantis.

 

[Mjdohring]

Your video comparisons are accurate. I can’t wait to see a video comparison between the flex and Cruzr .


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Thank u for the kind words.. I will do the comparison once I get my Flex back from Aerohunter ..