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Any reviews of this saddle. The Cruzr saddle

You really have to hand it to New Tribes. They pay the shipping both ways to fix the problem and it is not a huge issue. Cosmetic.

Now my tethrd platform I have not sent it back yet because it has not broke yet and I have to pay the shipping at least one way. I may as well wait til it breaks and buy a back up


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Ontariofarmer said:
You really have to hand it to New Tribes. They pay the shipping both ways to fix the problem and it is not a huge issue. Cosmetic.

Now my tethrd platform I have not sent it back yet because it has not broke yet and I have to pay the shipping at least one way. I may as well wait til it breaks and buy a back up


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I couldn’t agree more on AH .. top company.. we paid for a product and paid the shipping originally most of the time .. and if it has an issue the right move is to pick it up and ship it back at no cost to us.. have an awesome day
 
Mjdohring said:
Thank u for the kind words.. I will do the comparison once I get my Flex back from Aerohunter ..
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I know it is going to be a good review when I see it is you on YouTube and even better when you have out the diagrams with measurements and such. Another vote with [mention]Ontariofarmer [/mention] for kudos to you.
 
MN_Rookie33 said:
Why did you change for a raptor buckle? Did you think the Crüzr buckle was not up to par?
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I would rather have a buckle I trust on there. But I have no reason to think the buckle that comes on it was not up to par.
 
enkriss said:
I would rather have a buckle I trust on there. But I have no reason to think the buckle that comes on it was not up to par.
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I really like those small raptor buckles way better than those G hooks Easy to hook up they look strong. Almost as light.
Those G hooks often disconnect for me.


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So for a guy who doesn’t mod his saddles, bought them strictly as a hunting tool, barely used a trophy line back in the day, used his mantis some (enough to kill some deer) and then bought a Phantom... I’m a missing out on a significant difference by not moving toward a Cruzr?

Yes; I’ve read most of this thread, just looking for your opinion for the novice user (but advanced hunter) who is all about using them as they came off the showroom floor. Thank you.


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gjs4 said:
So for a guy who doesn’t mod his saddles, bought them strictly as a hunting tool, barely used a trophy line back in the day, used his mantis some (enough to kill some deer) and then bought a Phantom... I’m a missing out on a significant difference by not moving toward a Cruzr?

Yes; I’ve read most of this thread, just looking for your opinion for the novice user (but advanced hunter) who is all about using them as they came off the showroom floor. Thank you.


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Are you comfortable in a phantom or mantis after hours of sitting? Do you sit or lean? Those two saddles are light and minimalistic. If you sit in a saddle and don’t mind a bit more weight and are not comfortable in your phantom and move a lot in a phantom. Get a Crüzr.


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Are you comfortable in a phantom or mantis after hours of sitting? Do you sit or lean? Those two saddles are light and minimalistic. If you sit in a saddle and don’t mind a bit more weight and are not comfortable in your phantom and move a lot in a phantom. Get a Crüzr.


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I’m more of a leaner and didn’t find my mantis “too uncomfortable”... the phantom has seen an hours worth of playing in the back yard, that’s it. Both seem light to me, but then again I still use a stand and sticks, as well as a climber at times. They all have their place in my arsenal.

I feel like there is some good direction for an answer in your post. I reaffirm that I just don’t know and connoisseur saddles like most on here.

Thank you for your experience and insight Ontariofarmer, I really appreciate it.


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I got my Cruzr XC size 3 yesterday and climbed a tree and sat for over an hour. I set 90% of the time when hunting. I have a XL Mantis that I have used for 2 seasons. I could not set in it for more than 45 minutes without experiencing severe hip pinch which made me move a lot trying to reposition to relieve the pressure. I scared a lot of deer off with all that movement. I experienced zero hip pinch in the Cruzr XC. I got a JX3 before this last season started and used it mostly this season because the Mantis made it hard to hunt the 4 or 5 hours i normally hunt at a time. I really wanted a true tree saddle to use for a lot of locations I like to hunt and the JX3 is a little bulky if you just want to run and gun plus it is a lot harder for me to SRT or one stick with a JX3 versus a saddle. It is hard to make too much from just one hour in the Cruzr, but I was very pleased with how it felt. I had to slide the Mantis down considerably to be semi comfortable. I wore the Cruzr XC above my belt on my pants and with the pleat open, I had plenty of material under my rear and legs while setting and got some good lower back support from the Cruzr waist belt. I emailed Cruzr concerning the proper size for me being 5’8”, 195 pounds and 36” waist. I told them that I wear bibs when cold and I sit mostly. He suggested a size 3. He said the size difference adds 2” in circumference for each size and the length of the waist belt is about the same on a size 2 or 3. After reading all the responses concerning sizes on another thread, I was about convinced I should have ordered a size 2. When walking around with it on, I had no issues with the pleat trying to open and it did not feel too big. With bibs in the winter, I think the size 3 was the way to go for me. I did lean for about 15 minutes, and I had to close the pleat because the bottom strap was too low on the back of my legs to be comfortable. After that it was plenty comfortable for no more than I lean. If you lean most of the time, I agree with Ontariofarmer that a Mantis or Phantom might be a better fit. With my JX3 and Cruzr XC, I think I have all my bases covered for this next season.
 
I am about the same size as you and got a size 3 Cruzr. I expect either size would work. But if you want comfort while sitting get a size 3.


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Gun4okie said:
I got my Cruzr XC size 3 yesterday and climbed a tree and sat for over an hour. I set 90% of the time when hunting. I have a XL Mantis that I have used for 2 seasons. I could not set in it for more than 45 minutes without experiencing severe hip pinch which made me move a lot trying to reposition to relieve the pressure. I scared a lot of deer off with all that movement. I experienced zero hip pinch in the Cruzr XC. I got a JX3 before this last season started and used it mostly this season because the Mantis made it hard to hunt the 4 or 5 hours i normally hunt at a time. I really wanted a true tree saddle to use for a lot of locations I like to hunt and the JX3 is a little bulky if you just want to run and gun plus it is a lot harder for me to SRT or one stick with a JX3 versus a saddle. It is hard to make too much from just one hour in the Cruzr, but I was very pleased with how it felt. I had to slide the Mantis down considerably to be semi comfortable. I wore the Cruzr XC above my belt on my pants and with the pleat open, I had plenty of material under my rear and legs while setting and got some good lower back support from the Cruzr waist belt. I emailed Cruzr concerning the proper size for me being 5’8”, 195 pounds and 36” waist. I told them that I wear bibs when cold and I sit mostly. He suggested a size 3. He said the size difference adds 2” in circumference for each size and the length of the waist belt is about the same on a size 2 or 3. After reading all the responses concerning sizes on another thread, I was about convinced I should have ordered a size 2. When walking around with it on, I had no issues with the pleat trying to open and it did not feel too big. With bibs in the winter, I think the size 3 was the way to go for me. I did lean for about 15 minutes, and I had to close the pleat because the bottom strap was too low on the back of my legs to be comfortable. After that it was plenty comfortable for no more than I lean. If you lean most of the time, I agree with Ontariofarmer that a Mantis or Phantom might be a better fit. With my JX3 and Cruzr XC, I think I have all my bases covered for this next season.
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That’s interesting I’m 6’2”, 205 lbs with a 36 waist. I live in MN and spend most of the season in some sort of thick heavy bib. I messaged Cruzr and they recommended a size 2. That’s what i went with. I should be getting it sometime in the next two weeks, so I’ll let you know how that sizing works for me when it comes in. Hopefully it’s the right size for my situation!
 
MN_Rookie33 said:
That’s interesting I’m 6’2”, 205 lbs with a 36 waist. I live in MN and spend most of the season in some sort of thick heavy bib. I messaged Cruzr and they recommended a size 2. That’s what i went with. I should be getting it sometime in the next two weeks, so I’ll let you know how that sizing works for me when it comes in. Hopefully it’s the right size for my situation!
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That is what he recommended to me as well. I got a three but I think either size would work


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Gun4okie said:
I got my Cruzr XC size 3 yesterday and climbed a tree and sat for over an hour. I set 90% of the time when hunting. I have a XL Mantis that I have used for 2 seasons. I could not set in it for more than 45 minutes without experiencing severe hip pinch which made me move a lot trying to reposition to relieve the pressure. I scared a lot of deer off with all that movement. I experienced zero hip pinch in the Cruzr XC. I got a JX3 before this last season started and used it mostly this season because the Mantis made it hard to hunt the 4 or 5 hours i normally hunt at a time. I really wanted a true tree saddle to use for a lot of locations I like to hunt and the JX3 is a little bulky if you just want to run and gun plus it is a lot harder for me to SRT or one stick with a JX3 versus a saddle. It is hard to make too much from just one hour in the Cruzr, but I was very pleased with how it felt. I had to slide the Mantis down considerably to be semi comfortable. I wore the Cruzr XC above my belt on my pants and with the pleat open, I had plenty of material under my rear and legs while setting and got some good lower back support from the Cruzr waist belt. I emailed Cruzr concerning the proper size for me being 5’8”, 195 pounds and 36” waist. I told them that I wear bibs when cold and I sit mostly. He suggested a size 3. He said the size difference adds 2” in circumference for each size and the length of the waist belt is about the same on a size 2 or 3. After reading all the responses concerning sizes on another thread, I was about convinced I should have ordered a size 2. When walking around with it on, I had no issues with the pleat trying to open and it did not feel too big. With bibs in the winter, I think the size 3 was the way to go for me. I did lean for about 15 minutes, and I had to close the pleat because the bottom strap was too low on the back of my legs to be comfortable. After that it was plenty comfortable for no more than I lean. If you lean most of the time, I agree with Ontariofarmer that a Mantis or Phantom might be a better fit. With my JX3 and Cruzr XC, I think I have all my bases covered for this next season.
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I got a used JX3 a month or so ago, and liked it so much that I ordered a new one just so I could give those guys some of my money for creating such a killer product. I also ordered a Cruzr XC size 3, and plan to use them both this season, assuming I can actually handle a traditional saddle. (I just feel really safe up in the tree in my hybrid... fear of heights and all). I was glad to read that you were able to be comfortable for such a long period of time both sitting and leaning. Thanks for the review. .. On another note, I may have a used but in good shape JX3 for sale when my new one comes in. Just thought I’d throw that bait out here on the forums lol
 
MN_Rookie33 said:
That’s interesting I’m 6’2”, 205 lbs with a 36 waist. I live in MN and spend most of the season in some sort of thick heavy bib. I messaged Cruzr and they recommended a size 2. That’s what i went with. I should be getting it sometime in the next two weeks, so I’ll let you know how that sizing works for me when it comes in. Hopefully it’s the right size for my situation!
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Since there is only a 2” difference in circumference, I think the size difference is fairly subtle between 2 sizes. I did tell him I was a 36” to 38” waist, so that might be why he suggested the size 3. I was 230# this time last year with a 38“ waist so I want to make sure I don’t grow out of my saddle if my self control goes south.
 
Gun4okie said:
Since there is only a 2” difference in circumference, I think the size difference is fairly subtle between 2 sizes. I did tell him I was a 36” to 38” waist, so that might be why he suggested the size 3. I was 230# this time last year with a 38“ waist so I want to make sure I don’t grow out of my saddle if my self control goes south.
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I have a 38” waist and the size 3 is about perfect.
 
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