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For those that have a AH Kestrel Flex on order . . . . .

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Which bridge option did you go with and why?

I went with the rope bridge option because from a confidence standpoint, i just feel like my brain tells me to trust the rope more with rope friction hitch more than webbing with a load rated tri glide.

Its just on the back of my mind, what if i got a tri glide that had a metallurgical defect and it happens to fail under load? I have no doubt that there is no way AH would put out something that they had much if any potential to fail. But thats the reason i picked rope bridge option.

Also why i am using a distel hitch and tender on my tether rather than a ropeman. Anyone have more insight to statistical probability of a rope/knot failing vs a mechanical device manufactured from metal?

Maybe this is all dumb . . . . We are all using carabiners lol.

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I went with the fixed webbing bridge for mine. If I don't like it, can always go with amsteel. I think the odds of an issue are very low with the webbing and metal there, so I am comfortable with this option.

John H.
 
I went with he rope. It's my first saddle so the rope just felt right. I do have amsteel if needed though.

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I went with webbing and 'biner. With your way of thinking you are already taking the same risk with your carabiners, are you going to double up on those?
 
ImThere said:
Im holding off until i see what the used flex market does
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I'll sell you mine as soon as it comes in for $350! Based on the orders, it will be one of the first batch shipped out. :)

You can charge towing fees at Saddlepalooza to pay for it too!

John H.
 
Sewn webbing... not really sure why. I did Eeny, meeny, miny, moe
 
Bwhana said:
I'll sell you mine as soon as it comes in for $350! Based on the orders, it will be one of the first batch shipped out. :)

You can charge towing fees at Saddlepalooza to pay for it too!

John H.
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I’m thinking if people like them they won’t sell them. I can buy a new one but if they hit the classifieds, fire sale. I won’t need to try one! Lol


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I chose the rope since I am still trying to tinker with bridge length and that seemed to be the easiest to change on the fly. Once I get that dialed in, I can always change it out with amsteel or webbing.
 
I went with the Webbing, with carabiner. First saddle, I had no clue so I picked the one in the middle.
 
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