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New Aerohunter saddle

Chistavocat

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If anything white moves in the timber I would think a deer would notice it

I agree with this which is the reason I haven’t used a pattern with such light colors. They are great for elevated hunting, sky-lined trees, open timber or light grassy/rocky terrain but not so great on the ground in dark terrain/timber. I don’t mind looking like a limb in the tree with darker patterns. Everyone has to know there background and what movement they can get away with, but to each there own.

Anyhow getting back on track.

I can’t wait to hear some reviews on the flex. Because saddle hunting is the in thing now I truly think this will sell well. My feelings are that we’re going to see a lot of guys that are just getting into a saddle, maybe bought a used saddle or a mantis and haven’t really given it a good amount of time get everything figure out and maybe not as comfortable as they had hoped. They buy the flex thinking it’s a quick fix and more than likely find themselves in a similar situation. It takes time. For me, as a newbie, it was a full season to figure out what I was doing, get everything just how I like it, get into that “saddle shape” and into a system. Practicing for a couple hours is one thing, sitting still for a few hours is another when it comes to figuring out comfort.

And then you have the rest of us who will buy because we just like to try new things and can’t help ourselves.

Besides, yet again AH offers a saddle that gives people what they have been asking for. Options, camo, design changes and a function we haven’t seen before.


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Nutterbuster

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Where the skys are so blue!
If anything white moves in the timber I would think a deer would notice it
Absolutely. If anything realtree moves they'll probably spot that too. Just don't move. Problem solved. ;)

Seriously, I've watched great egrets fly past deer down on the riverbank. They noticed it, but they didn't associate it with danger like another deer's tail. If an all white bird with a 4ft wingspan doesn't trigger a reflex, I doubt a patch of white on your butt will.
 

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You are all afraid of a little white in your camo pattern to help try and break up your silhouette a bit but have no issue with 5 step aiders swaying in the breeze.... interesting....
 
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like.2.fly

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How much difference can the camo pattern make on a saddle anyway? Heck, it's only about one square foot on your butt... Patterns are probably more about pleasing the hunter than the hunted, which probably explains the reactions the new Flex patterns are getting. If I'm not uncomfortable in my Kestrel then I can't really think of a good reason to upgrade to a Flex (even though I do feel that urge to have the latest & greatest). I can always retrofit my Kestrel with a tubular webbing adjustable bridge (I wonder which 3-bar slider they are using?).

I do really like the Broadside Closer (to please the hunter)... but I hear it will still be several weeks before they get any of that particular fabric from the supplier.
 
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I’m surprised they don’t offer a third size. Is it just me or is the average adult male going to be close to “on the line” between a size 1 or 2.....


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How much difference can the camo pattern make on a saddle anyway? Heck, it's only about one square foot on your butt... Patterns are probably more about pleasing the hunter than the hunted, which probably explains the reactions the new Flex patterns are getting. If I'm not uncomfortable in my Kestrel then I can't really think of a good reason to upgrade to a Flex (even though I do feel that urge to have the latest & greatest). I can always retrofit my Kestrel with a tubular webbing adjustable bridge (I wonder which 3-bar slider they are using?).

I do really like the Broadside Closer (to please the hunter)... but I hear it will still be several weeks before they get any of that particular fabric from the supplier.

I asked about the tribar. This is the response I got:

“AL4035 Slot tri-bar adapter 4000lb rating alloy steel with resin coating”
 

enkriss

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I’m surprised they don’t offer a third size. Is it just me or is the average adult male going to be close to “on the line” between a size 1 or 2.....


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You should listen to the podcast Boswell and Garrett did. If you are between sizes Boswell said to get the size 1.
 

Sandor27

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How does the flex adjustment work exactly? Is it 5" or 0" only? Or can I adjust that to say 3" for a custom fit? I have not listened (yet) to the podcast. Is it like an expandable suitcase with a zipper? Is the flex area stretchy? I was going to get the Mantis to replace my DIY sitdrag this summer, but the Flex has caught my interest. Thx.
 

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How does the flex adjustment work exactly? Is it 5" or 0" only? Or can I adjust that to say 3" for a custom fit? I have not listened (yet) to the podcast. Is it like an expandable suitcase with a zipper? Is the flex area stretchy? I was going to get the Mantis to replace my DIY sitdrag this summer, but the Flex has caught my interest. Thx.
I am under the impression it is simply a pleated piece of webbing. There is no "flex" in this webbing but you can move the straps around kinda like an anderson tree sling.

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Can't believe no one is talking about the 3 different bridges. The biggest issue I have with the kestrel is the stock bridge. You shouldn't have to DIY a bridge as soon as you receive a new saddle. Looks like they were listening and addressed the problem. I'm sold on the adjustable wedding bridge. Wonder if they are going to make these options available to the kestrel or even sell something similar as an accessory?
 

bowhuntr09

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Can't believe no one is talking about the 3 different bridges. The biggest issue I have with the kestrel is the stock bridge. You shouldn't have to DIY a bridge as soon as you receive a new saddle. Looks like they were listening and addressed the problem. I'm sold on the adjustable wedding bridge. Wonder if they are going to make these options available to the kestrel or even sell something similar as an accessory?
I believe I saw them reply somewhere that they were not because its sewn in on at least one side.
 

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Can't believe no one is talking about the 3 different bridges. The biggest issue I have with the kestrel is the stock bridge. You shouldn't have to DIY a bridge as soon as you receive a new saddle. Looks like they were listening and addressed the problem. I'm sold on the adjustable wedding bridge. Wonder if they are going to make these options available to the kestrel or even sell something similar as an accessory?
The adjustable webbing bridge
Looks like a good option
Lighter
Packs better
Slippery
No carabiners - less noise

I ordered an adjustable bridge

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Still planting my food plot


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Vtbow

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The adjustable webbing bridge
Looks like a good option
Lighter
Packs better
Slippery
No carabiners - less noise

I ordered an adjustable bridge

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Still planting my food plot


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No wonder there arent any deer in Vermont. Word got out about your food plot and they all moved north!
 
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The adjustable webbing bridge
Looks like a good option
Lighter
Packs better
Slippery
No carabiners - less noise

I ordered an adjustable bridge

e839ca4ff92d1f4c71405c3486010bea.jpg


Still planting my food plot


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Feedin' them upright deer... you know the real funny hairless ones.
 

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Finally got around to listening to the podcast. @bowhunter15 asked some good questions. Bobby couldn’t answer them all but I guess we will know more in a few weeks.
 

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Can't believe no one is talking about the 3 different bridges. The biggest issue I have with the kestrel is the stock bridge. You shouldn't have to DIY a bridge as soon as you receive a new saddle. Looks like they were listening and addressed the problem. I'm sold on the adjustable wedding bridge. Wonder if they are going to make these options available to the kestrel or even sell something similar as an accessory?
I agree. I went with the sewn webbing bridge. Looks like it'll be pretty slim and out of the way.