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Kestrel FLEX Video Review

I wonder why the bridge connects and disconnects on the right. previously their bridge would connect/disconnect on the left and the lineman would go in the opposite direction. Keep the metal on opposite sides of the saddle is what I always thought.
 
Ontariofarmer said:
Great video. And super gracious comment from a pro staff member of Tethrd



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Agreed. This is obvious but for the record I have no affiliation to Aerohunter or New Tribe. Just an avid saddle hunter looking for what works best. Excited to receive my Mantis and be able to comment with more authority on the pros/cons of each system.

Saddles from Tethrd/Aerohunter have come leaps and bounds from what was commercially available only a few years ago. I am thankful to be on the receiving end of what these great companies are producing and am excited by how they are helping to "elevate" our collective hunting experience.

The rise in saddle hunting seems to coincide with a few things; the increased popularity of hunting public land and the thirst for real hunting knowledge vs. what the TV shows used to show. Mobile hunting setups and rigs that allow you to get farther into the bush have consequently surged in popularity and tree saddles seem to be leading the charge in this venue.
 
Erich said:
I wonder why the bridge connects and disconnects on the right. previously their bridge would connect/disconnect on the left and the lineman would go in the opposite direction. Keep the metal on opposite sides of the saddle is what I always thought.
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Good point.

Not sure about this. My Evolution has the same configuration as the Flex - Both adjustments or attachments connect on the right. The evolution just uses a prussic/figure8 to connect the bridge, no beener. If you get one without a spliced eye you could swap the bridge/lineman to your preferred settings.
 
Erich said:
I wonder why the bridge connects and disconnects on the right. previously their bridge would connect/disconnect on the left and the lineman would go in the opposite direction. Keep the metal on opposite sides of the saddle is what I always thought.
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The bridge is spliced on the left side so it can't be easily changed. I got the kit so the linemans belt comes attached and it's attached with a figure 8 knot on the left side, carabiner on the right. That can be easily changed, untie the knot and put it on the other side. The problem I have is being right handed I like to attach the carabiner with my right hand. The metal carabiner can be wrapped to lessen chance of noise. Of course you can remove the factory stock bridge and make your own either webbing or amsteel.
 
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