If you’re 6’3, there’s no technical advantage to the narrower hybrid once you’re in the tree. Of course I like the idea of a smaller profile in the woods, and it is a nice thing. But you have to remember most people are 20” or wider.
The only reason I have continued to press john on it is because I think it will benefit shorter people shooting. I still think 90% of folks are just fine with the standard hybrid. Maybe 2 or 3 out of 10 would prefer the smaller model. His focus should be on catching up to the ridiculous number of folks waiting on a saddle. It sounds like he’s rounding the corner on that.