I was hoping to hear that! I mostly sit and the mantis was painful compared to my old Trophyline. I'm a little concerned with trying a platform over a ROS for same reasonI think the biggest thing with a mantis is it works better for learners and low tethers. I’m a sitter mostly and have swapped over to the phantom with no complaints.
Nothing about it was "great" but I did find ways to make it work for me since it was pretty much the only commercially built saddle out there. Got into Saddle shape as we call it. Could've done the same with the Mantis if I had to but hoping the Phantom makes it easier. As a note I just made a new bridge which I could cinch both sides to do the same as the comfort loops but than seen the phantom came out and decided to sell but definitely could've made it work.My old trophyline was the worst saddle I’ve owned. It’s on loan but it’s never actually been to the woods with me.
I made a saddle that is a lot like the Mantis. I sewed the leg strap loop in the middle of the saddle bridge loops, but I put a double sided loop. I have another adjustable strap that is not load bearing that I can move around under my butt and tighten it to keep the saddle from riding up. It is easily removed and rolled up with my back rest band. Works amazing for meMine rides up too but it not uncomfortable. I pull it down when I think of it. The absolute biggest comfort factor for me was getting the Predator Platform that changed everything. I run my tether at eye level and mostly lean. I was in the saddle last weekend for 4.5 hours and never felt like I needed to sit or rest on my knees. When I do get to wanting a different feel I choke up on the tether which puts me more towards the tree and standing but not really........does that make sense? Also keep at it.....I've had mine since October last year and it wasn't until I go the platform that it all came together!