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Cruzr xc

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Dwaters416

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My cruzr xc just got delivered. I’ve been using a custom sit and drag for about 4 years now. Hopefully it will live up to all the hype. Now if the rain will stop so I can give it a try.


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Cant wait to hear your thoughts, since Ive been using a basic diy similar to the sit-drag for years.
 
Love mine. I did replace the main buckle with an AustriAlpin buckle. Great and comfortable saddle. I also have an aero hunter flex, and had a mantis. Overall, I think I like Cruzr comfort the best. But my Flex is excellent too.
 
I had a chance to try it out this morning. First hunt using preset loops srt climbing and repelling down with the cruzr. The saddle is very comfortable. Puts my sit and drag to shame. Srt and repelling if just as fun as hunting. Going to be buy a lot of cord for presets when the season ends.


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KYRanger said:
Love mine. I did replace the main buckle with an AustriAlpin buckle. Great and comfortable saddle. I also have an aero hunter flex, and had a mantis. Overall, I think I like Cruzr comfort the best. But my Flex is excellent too.
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I have an XC. What’s the difference in the stock buckle and the one you’re replacing it with. Thanks
 
jgss2 said:
I have an XC. What’s the difference in the stock buckle and the one you’re replacing it with. Thanks
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There are a few threads on this. Basically, the buckles appear to be lower grade knock offs made in China. They look pretty good and have 24kn stamped on them. I’m not saying they are no good. But many have expressed concern that there is no manufacturer data on these buckles. A high quality rated / tested buckle is not that expensive. AustriAlpin is one commonly used and are readily available and easily replaced. I just replaced the main buckle as it’s the lifeline. The leg buckles I feel are fine. Plus harder to replace those. You can get a good rated / tested buckle for under $30. I’m not saying it’s necessary, just makes me feel better and that’s the only real knock on the Cruzr.
 
Who makes the Cruzr saddles?

Lots of talk of their comfort, but I miss where this company comes from somehow. For that matter, who is behind all in production saddles?

What I think I know:
Aerohunter: New Tribe arborist company. Been at this for a while (since the Evo...no idea on date). Kestral 2017. Kite 2018. Flex 2019. Merlin 2020.

Tethrd: Former/current sh.com participants Greg, Ernie, and others? Since Spring/Summer 2018. Mantis 2018. Phantom 2020?

JX3: Mr. John who took over Guido's Web. Not sure when but seems like late 2018 or early 2019. No idea on Guido's date.

Trophyline: Mysterious group (of possible saddle hunters) who rejuvenated old saddle line in the wake of the Tethrd surge. Mid 2019?

Tactisaddle: Not sure. Some guy that Jason Samkoviak (Traditional bowhunting & Wilderness Podcast) knows. Mid 2019?

TX5: Setex.... something or other sh.com member. Not sure when these first went on market.

Recon: Mark from Treehopper. 2020? Maybe some 2019s?

Cruzr: No idea.

H2: No idea. I think 2019 some time.

Lattitude: No idea. 2020?

Hawk: Well...whomever owns Hawk treestands. Some huge conglomerate. Summer 2020.

Sorry to derail the thread. Cruzr's sound awesome. Very interested in one. Just curious who makes them? How big is the operation? How reliable is the product and company? How's the customer service?
 
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TNSTAAFL said:
Who makes the Cruzr saddles?

Lots of talk of their comfort, but I miss where this company comes from somehow. For that matter, who is behind all in production saddles?

What I think I know:
Aerohunter: New Tribe arborist company. Been at this for a while (since the Evo...no idea on date). Kestral 2017. Kite 2018. Flex 2019. Merlin 2020.

Tethrd: Former/current sh.com participants Greg, Ernie, and others? Since Spring/Summer 2018. Mantis 2018. Phantom 2020?

JX3: Mr. John who took over Guido's Web. Not sure when but seems like late 2018 or early 2019. No idea on Guido's date.

Trophyline: Mysterious group (of possible saddle hunters) who rejuvenated old saddle line in the wake of the Tethrd surge. Mid 2019?

Tactisaddle: Not sure. Some guy that Jason Samkoviak (Traditional bowhunting & Wilderness Podcast) knows. Mid 2019?

TX5: Setex.... something or other sh.com member. Not sure when these first went on market.

Recon: Mark from Treehopper. 2020? Maybe some 2019s?

Cruzr: No idea.

H2: No idea. I think 2019 some time.

Hawk: Well...whomever owns Hawk treestands. Some huge conglomerate. Summer 2020.

Sorry to derail the thread. Cruzr's sound awesome. Very interested in one. Just curious who makes them? How big is the operation? How reliable is the product and company? How's the customer service?
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Don't be afraid to go on their website and email them via the contact link. I sent a quick message saying how happy I was with the saddle and received a response a few hours later. I've since deleted the email but I'm happy with the saddle and never needed to contact customer service in the multiple hours and hunts I've had in it so far.
I kind of like to hype up a company when my hard earned money goes to something that's actually comfortable and works well for me and hopefully others.
I'm sure others would be interested in the owner's saddle background and/or any other information he'd be willing to provide about the product as well!
 
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