Is my Kestrel Flex too big?

[Shakeandbake]

I received my aero hunter flex today. I fall in between sizes at a 36” waist and ordered a size 2. I feel like I’m getting a lot of pressure in my groin (nut pinch). If I loosen the leg straps it gets better but not the best. Will this improve if I move down to a size 1? I have a Phantom that fits great and I get no pinch at all. I wanted to give Aero a try, I love how heavy duty they are.

 

[BOWHUNTER14]

have you tried adjusting tether height and also bridge length?

 

[enkriss]

What if you unclip the leg straps altogether?

Might be the location of the connection. The flex is much higher and comes right across the jewels. The Phantom has a lower connection comes across more of the thigh. Doubt a size one would help in that regard.

 

[backstrap19]

i have sat in a flex that had the leg straps removed. it was great. i so badly want to cut them off of my flex, but i'm a chicken. i don't want to lose resale in the event I want to switch saddles, but I don't see the need for them on the flex.

 

[Mschmeiske]

I’d also recommend sliding the saddle down a bit. I always had it above my belt starting out. Now it’s at belt height, if not below.

 

[Squatch]

Slide the saddle down a bit. You will notice sometimes it has a tendency to slide up, as the saddle
Is slid down the pleat will open giving you maximum comfort
I don’t have the leg straps on mine tight either for this reason
I find that if you find a good adjustment for the leg straps you won’t experience this moving forward, but we’re all shaped differently. I recommend you try it a few times and play with the adjustment of these things
I also have the loop of my bridge where it connects to the tether biner at about chin height so it gives a good cradle and eases more of the load into the bridge and off of the leg straps

Be safe

-Squatch
Aero Hunter Pro Team


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[lawrence]

Had the same issue (on the aero hunter) and same size issue. I bought the size one and am doing well with the flex. When I bought the original aero hunter i bought size 2 and had issues. You do not want that rubbing on your back or it could inflame a nerve.
One way to get around this is to loosen everything up while standing in it and push the belt 1-2 inches below where you would where a belt. For lack of a better term, wear it like a plumbers pants.
Then adjust from there.(at ground level)
If that doesn’t work ask to return for the correct size.