MathewsMan7
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- Dec 2, 2019
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Just did the battle belt mod to my Mantis. I was already very comfortable in the mantis as is...however, I thought the battle belt mod would be a better platform for storing my dump pouches...it was. It’s also easier to climb with a Helium attached to the battle belt as opposed to adding even MORE weight to the belt of the saddle. I know it’s a bit counterintuitive to add bulk to a streamlined system like the Mantis; however, it has been an even better upgrade than I had hoped. I just didn’t like so much weight being held to the Molle webbing of the saddle...now that it’s on the belt instead, it’s so much easier to walk in with the saddle on now. 2 other benefits: 1) my SYS haulers can be located right on the side of my waist for much easier access to linesmen belt and tether as opposed to being more on the backside of my butt and 2) I really think it will increase the life of the saddle as the belt is now not being taxed with dump pouches full of ropes, back bands, HYS straps, and caribiners. Side note: I never really experienced much “riding up” from the Mantis, but I think if you are someone who does experience this, this mod would certainly help that problem.
I would love to try and show pictures, but every time I try and upload pictures it says the image is too big...any way around this??
I would love to try and show pictures, but every time I try and upload pictures it says the image is too big...any way around this??